Producer I, Commercial

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Commercial Producer to develop compelling advertisements from concept to completion in a fast-paced studio setting.

You will script, shoot, and edit content, direct on-camera talent, and coordinate with clients, agencies, and production teams to ensure on-brand results. You will manage locations, talent, music, voice-overs, and gear, while maintaining post-production workflows and high-quality design aesthetics across campaigns.

Qualifications

• 5 years commercial and/or promotion experience
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Broad understanding of marketing and design
• Advanced knowledge of cameras/DSLRs, lighting techniques, and sound acquisition
• Exhibit advanced editing expertise, graphic design, and motion graphic animation
• Adobe CC Suite including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder
• Strong organization skills with day-to-day multitasking across multiple projects
• Punctual and able to work independently or in a team
• Occasional weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts may be required
• Commercial production / promotional reel is a must

Responsibilities

• Create, shoot, and edit commercials from concept to final cut
• Collaborate with creative teams and stakeholders to produce on-brand content
• Coordinate asset exchange and maintain meeting notes
• Direct on-camera talent of varying experience levels
• Manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Plan locations, talent, music, voice-over and technical assets for shoots
• Ensure gear and software needs are available and up-to-date
• Develop briefs by gathering data to clarify design issues
• Meet deadlines and maintain production schedules

Skills

Video production

Storyboarding

Multi-camera directing

Lighting techniques

Sound acquisition

Graphic design

Motion graphics

Editing

Client collaboration

Time management

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Audition

Media Encoder

Job description

The Commercial Producer will be responsible for the development of creative commercial advertisements from concept to completion. Scripting, concepting, shooting, graphic design + animation, and non-linear editing experience is a must. Additional Job Description Creatively write, shoot, and edit content to tell compelling stories Collaborate with creative team and project stakeholders to produce videos and digital content that are on-brand and drive results Coordinate asset and information exchange and take meeting notes Direct on-camera talent of all experience types Maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client service skills Coordinate production, including working with clients, account executives, agencies, as well as planning location(s), talent, music, voice-over and reserving any other technical pieces (cameras, vehicles, etc.) needed for project Manage video equipment and software needs Shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots from concept to completion Interpreting the client's business needs; developing design briefs by gathering information and data to clarify design issues Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements & Skills

• 5 years commercial and/or promotion experience, college degree preferred
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Broad understanding of marketing and design
• Advanced knowledge of cameras / DSLRs and videography, lighting techniques, and sound acquisition
• Exhibit advanced editing expertise, graphic design, and motion graphic animation
• A passion to stay up-to-date on production trends and continually strive to push boundaries
• Live, multi-camera production experience preferred
• Software skills required include Adobe CC Suite production package including; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder
• Strong organization skills- position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority
• Punctuality is a must
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Occasional weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts may be required
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record as some travel may be required for commercial shoots and production meetings with advertisers of the station
• Possess a strong understanding of fundamental design, a strong sense of color, typography, and composition
• Storyboarding capabilities is a plus
• Meet all deadlines, fulfill scheduling commitments, and consistently achieve quick turnarounds in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Commercial production / promotional reel is a must