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 45 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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$18.50/hr. + based on experience
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Fri. (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) (Additional hours, including holidays and weekends, may be required).
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
Are you a visual storyteller? We're looking for a Commercial & Promotions Producer who lives for the "hook" and knows how to create connections. You're the secret weapon... crafting high-impact multi-platform campaigns for a local client, and assisting with marketing for our TV, radio, and digital platforms.
No two days are the same. You'll jump from station promotion to commercial production, keeping your creative skills sharp. You'll see your work helping local businesses grow in Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. WGEM invests in the gear and software you need to do your best work across all platforms. You're joining a group that values humor, urgency, and supporting one another. Ready to make WGEM and our local partners the talk of the town? Let's talk.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work with the Sales Department and Commercial clients
- Script writing, videography, and postproduction with Adobe Creative Suite
- Helps with daily promotion scheduling and log management.
- Work with the Marketing Manager in writing, shooting, and editing image campaigns, promotions for station projects and events.
- Works on projects with other departments as needed.
- Being able to work well with a team is a must.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must have at least one year of video production experience (may include college projects)
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to: Adobe Premiere, Adobe Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Audition, and Adobe Illustrator
- Must be self-motivated and a visual storyteller, and able to produce station promotions and commercials. This includes writing scripts, shooting, editing, and the production of graphics.
- Drone experience and certification a plus
- The ability to make fast, accurate judgments.
- Must have/maintain a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record to be able to go to the client site for commercial production.
- The job requires manual dexterity and physical agility to move quickly and lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
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)
WGEM-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.
