Creative Services Writer Producer

Hearst; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television seeks a Creative Services Writer/Producer to write, shoot, edit and design promotions for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. You will collaborate with marketing and production teams and report to the Creative Services Director.

This role requires creating compelling promos across news, entertainment, and programming while meeting tight deadlines on California’s Central Coast. The ideal candidate will have experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, strong

Qualifications

• Experience writing, shooting, and editing promotions.
• Experience creating compelling promos for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Strong editing skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, shoot, and edit attention grabbing promotions for multiple platforms.
• Use station's social media and digital platforms to drive engagement.
• Produce image and promotional segments and entertainment promos.
• Edit using Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Shoot with Canon C300 Mark III and DSLR lenses.

Skills

Promo writing

Video editing

Producing

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Canon C300 Mark III

DSLRs

Job description

KSBW-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC, ABC, and Estrella affiliate serving Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, and all of California’s Central Coast is looking for a Creative Services Writer Producer to write, shoot, edit and design promotion for all media platforms.

You will collaborate with the marketing and commercial production team to develop, write, produce, and deliver campaign content for broadcast, streaming, paid media, digital, and social platforms. While the job focuses on creativity, the position also requires strong organizational skills from someone who is a responsible self-starter. We are looking for a team player who is passionate about producing attention-grabbing marketing content that cuts through the clutter. You will report to the Creative Services Director.

This position is responsible for writing, shooting, and editing compelling promotion that drives viewers to KSBW Action News 8 and other media platforms that advances our brands in a competitive landscape. This person will creatively execute a variety of news, weather, sports, and entertainment messages and assist in the execution of station events, campaigns, and marketing projects. The Creative Services Writer Producer also collaborates and supports production of a variety of research-driven objectives and goals, as assigned. If you can think creatively and are motivated with a great attitude, then this job could be ideal for you!

Through compelling writing, editing, and shooting, candidates will work closely with the news and creative services department to identify the most promotable content and create effective marketing messages that drives viewers to on-air, social, and digital platforms.

You could work for Hearst Television, one of the most respected multimedia companies, while living in the most beautiful media market in the country. From the dramatic panoramas of Big Sur to the majestic surf and redwood-covered mountains of Santa Cruz, you will be truly inspired by living and working on California’s Central Coast.

Responsibilities:

• Write, shoot, and edit attention grabbing news topical and image promotion.
• Use station's social media and digital platforms to drive viewer engagement.
• Produce image, targeted sweeps stories, and investigative promos.
• Produce entertainment and programming promotion.
• Edit using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
• Shoot using Canon C300 Mark III, DSLR’s, and an array of lenses.
• Work closely with news producers, anchors, photographers, and managers.
• Deal with the challenges of time-sensitive deadlines without compromising.
• Creative contribution across all departments.
• In-person attendance required.

Requirements:

• Media or television station professionals preferred.
• Television Writer/Editor/Producer experience preferred.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects preferred.
• Strong editing skills: Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
• Experience creating compelling promos.
• Extremely high standards.
• Ability to write, produce and edit promos start to finish.
• Meet tight deadlines and adapt to whatever the project calls for.
• Highly organized with attention to details.
• Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Work efficiently under time constraints.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.