Creative TV Promo & Social Video Producer

Gray Local Media, Inc; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA contributions

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability benefits

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary benefits

Paid Time Off

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media in Decatur, IL is seeking a production assistant to support the commercial production team in creating commercials and video content for clients. You will assist the promotions team with promos for our TV station using on-air talent and help develop social media content for our creative departments.

You will work closely with producers, videographers, and editors, handling equipment setup, basic editing, and social media deliverables to maintain brand quality across platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro; support in After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Media Encoder.
• Experience or portfolio showing class projects, commercials, promos, motion graphics, or social video work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize post-production files and perform initial cuts using Premiere Pro.
• Record B-roll, interviews, events and client scenes following shot lists.
• Capture and assemble content for social platforms (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook).
• Collaborate with producers, videographers, and on-air talent to match brand guidelines.
• Set up, test, and operate cameras, lighting, and audio equipment on location or in-studio.
• Monitor audio levels and ensure clean dialogue for client spots and promos.
• Assist in pre-production tasks such as location scouting and gear checks.
• Maintain and store cameras, lenses, cables, and lighting equipment after shoots.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Media Encoder

Social Media Acumen

Portfolio/Demo Reel

Job description

Gray Media in Decatur, IL is seeking a production assistant to support the commercial production team in creating commercials and video content for clients. You will assist the promotions team with promos for our TV station using on-air talent and help develop social media content for our creative departments.

You will work closely with producers, videographers, and editors, handling equipment setup, basic editing, and social media deliverables to maintain brand quality across platforms.