CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCER - KPLC

Gray Local Media, Inc; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a creative producer to write, shoot, and edit commercials, promos, and short-form programming for television. The role collaborates with Sales, manages on-air and social media marketing, and contributes to promotions and branded content.

Candidate should have college/technical training, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects/Premiere Pro). MVR is required.

Qualifications

• College or technical education in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication and writing skills are essential.
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects/Premiere Pro.
• Ability to work well with a team is a must.
• MVR is also required.

Responsibilities

• Write, shoot, and edit commercials, promos, and short-form programming.
• Market the station on air and via social media, coordinating with sales.
• Script writing, videography, and postproduction using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Graphic design, producing, and directing responsibilities.
• Assist the News Department when necessary.

Skills

Creative writing

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Videography

Storytelling

MVR required

Education

College or technical education

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Job description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KPLC:

KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for its industry, booming economy, and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and is consistently one of the nation's most innovative and most-watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen-rated stations nationally throughout the year.

Job Summary/Description:

Our award-winning production team is seeking a creative, quality-conscious producer to write, shoot, and edit commercials, industrial videos, television station promotions, and short-form programming.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing for the station on air and social media
• Work with the Sales Department and Commercial clients
• Script writing, videography, and postproduction with Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic design, producing, and directing
• Assist the News Department when necessary

Qualifications/Requirements:

• College or technical education in a related field preferred
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite and Photo Shop-Illustrator-After Effects-Premier Pro.
• Being able to work well with a team is a must
• MVR is also required

KPLC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.