About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WVIR:
WVIR-TV/GVIR-TV 29News is the dominant media station in the desirable Charlottesville market. 29News is consistently the top-rated station in all news day parts. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.
Job Summary/Description:
29News is seeking a self-motivated Creative Services Producer to join our award-winning team. In this role, you'll put your creative thinking and skills to work to create exciting and emotion-driven advertising and content marketing alongside a creative and dynamic team. Be a part of a successful team that strives to exceed customer expectations.
Duties/Responsibilities (but are not limited to:
- The Creative Services Producer will be responsible for creating innovative commercial and promotional spots for WVIR and GVIR, from concept to completion.
- Experience in creative scripting, shooting, and non-linear editing is essential.
- This role requires a team player who is involved in all aspects of commercial production.
- You will need to collaborate closely with the sales team to conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit commercials, as well as work with the marketing team to assist in the production of station promos.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience in marketing and/or commercial production preferred.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and demonstrated strong skills in camera and editing.
- Familiarity with DSLR equipment is an advantage.
- It is essential to interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVIR employees and external organizations.
- Some nights and weekends may be required
- A clean driving record is mandatory
- A college degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
- The job requires working well under pressure and thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with attention to detail.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WVIR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
