Promotions Writer & Producer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with Creative Services Manager and the creative services team on branding and marketing strategies across all platforms
• Embrace the use of process language, in writing, and sell brand distinction in special reports, news topicals and image marketing
• Develop, shoot and produce custom, creative concepts for TSRs, proof of brand (POBs) news specials, station events and programming spots
• Develop, shoot and produce custom, news marketing messages for streaming, digital and social media platforms
• Develop, shoot and produce custom, creative concepts for syndicated programming
• Work with Sales Specialists with custom, client-advertising campaigns, spec spots, and samples scripts for all platforms
• Assist client services in the writing/producing of commercials, and other sales marketing projects when necessary
• Must be skilled in shooting with cinema cameras, lighting, and editing with full Adobe Creative Suite with emphasis on Premiere PRO
• Work with station Graphic Artist or the FTS GRAPHICS HUB to create and ensure innovative, visually interesting graphic designs
• Must be a passionate self-starter who works well in a collaborative team environment
• Take initiative and present BIG ideas, and find new and innovative production techniques
• Incorporate research into projects, and handle tight deadlines
• Have excellent communication skills and be collaborative across all station departments
• Afford assistance at station-sponsored events as needed/assigned
• Contribute to daily operational duties of the Creative Services Department

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Broadcast Production, Marketing or broadcast-related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in creative services or the newsroom at a television station
• Have hands-on experience with a local news product
• Prefer experience using iNews and WideOrbit