WPHL-TV is hiring a full time Creative Services Producer!
WPHL-TV/CW is hiring a creative and motivated producer to join our Creative Services team in Philadelphia. The Creative Services Producer will be responsible for the development of cutting-edge commercials, promotions, Lifestyle Show packages and public service announcements from concept to completion. Creative scripting, shooting and non-linear editing experience is a must.
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with Creative Services Director and other department staff with conceptualization and production of client commercials, packages for our Lifestyle shows, on-air station image and topical promotion with primary focus on news, weather, public affairs that are on-brand and drive results.
- Fill daily station logs with promotion and public service announcements
- 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 projects
- Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots and packages from concept to completion
- Perform other duties, as directed by the Creative Services Director
Requirements & Skills:
- Minimum 3 years commercial, promotion, long form production experience
- Must be a positive representative of PHL17 & Nexstar while on assignment throughout the Delaware Valley community.
- Ability to move quickly with high energy, punctuality, self-sufficiency, resourcefulness and challenge themselves technically and creatively highly desired.
- Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
- Contribute and manage content on station’s website (WordPress) and social media channels
- Produce segments for “Weekend Philler”, a bi-weekly 30 minute variety show
- Produce segments for “Positively Philly”, our daily lifestyle show (launching Fall 2025)
- Broad understanding of marketing and design
- Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras (DSLR), 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, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
- 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
- Working Knowledge of Wide Orbit, WordPress and ENPS Software preferred, but not required
