CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCER - WTVG

GRAY MEDIA; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WTVG-TV/Gray Media is seeking a highly motivated Creative Services Producer for our full-time team in the Toledo area. The role involves shooting, editing, and producing client marketing content, including promo and digital segments, while helping produce The Nine daily show.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and deadline-driven skills, with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, DSLR cameras, and lighting/production basics. Collaboration and creativity are a must.

Qualifications

• Video editing and compositing skills.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Knowledge of DSL & Digital cinema cameras.
• Strong lighting, grip, electrical gear, and sound mixing knowledge.
• Ability to work under deadline pressures.

Responsibilities

• Edit for client marketing projects and produce promos/commercial content.
• Shoot/produce for client marketing projects, including The Nine segments and digital content.
• Help produce The Nine, a live daily lifestyle show.
• Collaborate with in-studio and remote productions.
• Utilize Adobe Premiere and other Creative Suite programs for edits.

Skills

Video editing

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

3D graphics plugins

ENPS

DSLR cameras

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WTVG:

WTVG is located in Northwestern Ohio. Our viewers and customers are extremely friendly and down-to-earth. We are a region of proud automotive workers home to Chrysler and GM plants. We are extremely passionate about our collegiate sports teams, including The Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of Michigan Wolverines, the University of Toledo Rockets, and the Bowling Green University Falcons.

We enjoy all four seasons and the activities that come with each. Nature is always a short distance away, with many surrounding parks and Lake Erie for recreation. The roller coaster capital of the world, Cedar Point, is just a short drive from the television station. We have two minor league sports teams. The Toledo Mud Hens have a rich baseball history and loyal following. Not to be outdone are the fans of our hockey team, the Toledo Walleye. We also love our food. There are many outstanding restaurants and local festivals throughout the year.

Since 1948, generations of families have grown up counting on WTVG to be a window to their world on-air and now digitally. Our people, on-air and behind the scenes, are trusted friends and neighbors in the community. There is a culture within our walls that recognizes the responsibility we carry to continue what was started seventy years ago. We take pride in our ratings, our content, our status, and the need to maintain the work ethic that got us to where we are.

There has always been a family atmosphere at WTVG. We care about each other, and know that we are stronger as one team than as many individuals. We take our jobs seriously, and know that we can be successful and have fun at the same time.

Now let our team tell you why our viewers say “This Is Home.”

13abc's Creative Services Department is in search of a highly motivated, organized, and creative person to fill our full-time Creative Services Producer position. A successful candidate will possess superior communication skills, as well as shooting, lighting, and editing abilities. Will shoot/produce for client marketing projects, including but not limited to promo/commercial production, community programming, The Nine segments, and digital content. This person will also be responsible for helping produce "The Nine," a live daily lifestyle show.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Must be able to edit in Adobe Premiere and use other Adobe Creative Suite programs, e.g., Photoshop and After Effects. Experience with 3D effects and animation software is a plus.
• Knowledge of DSL cameras.
• Strong motion/title design skills.
• Passion for client marketing, promo/commercial production, community programming and digital content.
• Superior attention to detail, time management, organizational, and media management skills.
• Must be able to shoot and edit under deadline pressures.
• Make hands-on contributions to in-studio & remote productions and edit various department projects.
• Creativity, collaboration, and a great attitude are a MUST.
• Experience as a news producer, field producer, and/or with ENPS software is a plus.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a valid driver's license & provide MVR & insurability.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Video editing and compositing skills.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and related 2D or 3D graphics and editing software and plugins.
• Operating knowledge of PC's.
• Knowledge of DSL & Digital cinema cameras.
• Knowledge of lighting, grip, electrical gear, boom operation, and sound mixing.
• Familiar with green screen usage, both with filming and editing.
• Ability to perform tasks associated with basic office duties.
• Good organizational filing skills.
• Good people skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good phone skills.

WTVG-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.

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