KOIN 6 TV/Portland’s CW, a Nexstar Media Group Inc. owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon is looking for dynamic and top-notch Creative Services Producer.
Job Summary: The creative services producer delivers and contributes top-notch news promotion and commercial production that takes our efforts to the next level. Help create commercial projects for station partners and promotional campaigns to support station news operations. Write teases that keep the viewer engaged and glued on all platforms. Edit compelling promos that entice the viewer to watch and interact with our station and its content. Create short and long-form commercial products for a wide array of clients and community partners.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for evaluating stories for best possible promotion content; writing compelling teases for promos, social media posts, in-show and various platforms.
- Direct, write, shoot, edit topical news promotional spots and content designed to compel the viewer to watch.
- Create promotional spots, public service announcements and other special projects as assigned.
- Create graphics and special effects for promotional content on multiple platforms.
- Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
- Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
- Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
- Creative, progressive thinker with ideas to make compelling promotion on multiple platforms.
- Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
- Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
- Strong news marketing judgment and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
- Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
- Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
- Proficiency in ENPS preferred.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute + 3 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production.
Training/Equipment:
Utilize state-of-the-art TV technology, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Work may be conducted in extreme outdoor weather conditions. Position may require long hours, work on weekends & evenings, and holidays may be required. Some travel may be required.
The employee in this position must be able to 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, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Position requires the use and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
TO APPLY: Please visit the Work for us page at KOIN.com: http://bit.ly/2IsKviW or at the Nexstar Website at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process.
To be considered for this position you must apply online via the Nexstar Media Group Career Portal: Please remember to attach your cover letter, resume, and a link to your demo reel or portfolio (if applicable).
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This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians (NABET) and subject to union dues and fees.
About Us: Broadcasting since 1953, KOIN-TV is Portland’s CBS affiliate, providing exceptional local news content on air and online (koin.com), CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington. KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week, featuring award-winning, in-depth investigations, news, weather, traffic, KOIN News AM-Extra and Game-On! KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland, OR. Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with a portfolio of 197 full power owned or serviced stations in 115 markets reaching approximately 63% of US television households. Today, as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America, Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism, diversity and trustworthy, unbiased broadcast journalism. At the same time, the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers, hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.
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KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
KOIN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check
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