Creative Services Videographer

NAB Leadership Foundation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Creative Services Videographer who can shoot and edit video for lifestyle and commercial productions. The role involves creating on-air promos, long-form stories, and assisting in live field production and events.

The ideal candidate will produce, light, shoot, and edit, with strong Adobe Suite skills and a reel showcasing work. Applicants should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred or industry-related production experience.
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to shoot and edit professional video content.
• Lighting and audio gear knowledge for quality productions.
• Must provide a reel of work with resume for consideration.
• Ability to work under pressure during live broadcasts; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Producer of Local Programming and the Director of Sales to complete duties.
• Create on-brand promos, shoot lifestyle segments, assist on commercial projects.
• Produce, light, shoot and edit video content.
• Operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with on-time delivery.
• Produce client-sponsored promotional content as assigned.
• Stay organized with solid project management; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Video production

Shooting

Editing

Lighting

Audio gear

Reel portfolio

Interpersonal skills

Deadline pressure

Education

Associate's degree

Industry production experience

Tools

Adobe Suite

Premiere

Microsoft

Job description

WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for a hardworking individual who loves TV & video production. The Creative Services Videographer will be skilled in video production, including shooting and editing with the Adobe suite. This position gives the ideal candidate the opportunity to shoot and edit video for lifestyle, and commercial production. This position will be responsible for creating on-air promotional videos, long format stories and commercial advertisements. This person will assist in live field production, promotional events and other duties as assigned.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the Executive Producer of Local Programming and the Director of Sales to complete assigned duties.
• Work to create on-brand station promos, shoot and edit lifestyle segments, assist on commercial production projects and other video projects as assigned.
• Produce, light, shoot and edit.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and ensure that all assigned projects are delivered on-time.
• Produce client sponsored promotional content as assigned.
• Be organized and have good project management skills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to produce, shoot, and edit.
• Proficient in computer software application (ex: Adobe Suite, Premiere, Microsoft).
• Possess strong video production skills utilizing new and changing technology and equipment.
• Working knowledge of lighting equipment and audio gear
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with all departments.
• Must be able to provide a reel of work examples- please include with your resume for consideration.
• Must be able to work under pressure during live broadcasts.
• Good team-oriented person.

Education/Experience: Associate's degree preferred or industry related production experience.

Training/Equipment: Videography & editing skills.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Must be able to lift equipment such as cameras, tripods, lights, etc.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.