The Creative Services Producer will be responsible for the development of cutting-edge Promotions, Public Service Announcements and Commercials from concept to completion. Creative scripting, shooting and non-linear editing experience is a must.
Essential Duties:
Collaborate with Creative Services Director and other department staff with conceptualization and production of on-air station image and topical promotion with primary focus on news, weather, public affairs and client commercials that are on-brand and drive results
Attend daily news editorial meetings
Fill daily station logs with promotion and public service announcements
Coordinate asset and information exchange take meeting notes
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 (camera’s, vehicles, etc.) needed for project
Manage video equipment and software needs
Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots and packages from concept to completion
Perform other duties, as directed by management
Requirements & Skills:
Minimum 3 years commercial, promotion, long form production 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 High-definition (HD) cameras, DSLR technology and videography, motion graphics and proper lighting techniques
Exhibit advanced editing expertise
A passion to stay up-to-date on production trends and continually strive to push boundaries
Software skills required include Adobe CC Suite production package including; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder on PC platform
Able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite
Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority
Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
Occasional weekends, evenings, and holiday shifts will be required
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record as some travel may be required for client shoots and production meetings with advertisers of the station
Possess a strong understanding of fundamental design, a strong sense of color, typography, and composition
Meet all deadlines, fulfill scheduling commitments, and consistently achieve quick turnarounds in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Understand and use social media
Working Knowledge of Wide Orbit and ENPS Software preferred, but not required
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Creative Services Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Creative Services Producer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
https://www.abc27.com
WHTM-TV, a Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. company, is an ABC affiliated, full-power commercial television station licensed to the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York market. The station provides five and a half hours of local news, weather, sports and information programming each week day and produces a half hour lifestyle program highlighting South Central Pennsylvania. WHTM also serves the community by providing free air time and involvement with many local charities and organizations, and is known as “abc27…Your Local News Source!”