Promotion Writer Producer

Job Description

Fox Television Stations is one of the nation's largest owned-and-operated network broadcast groups, comprising 29 stations in 18 markets and covering over 37% of US television homes. This includes seven duopolies in the top 10 markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington, DC and Houston; as well as duopolies in Minneapolis, Phoenix, Orlando and Seattle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for the next generation of writers and producers! We have a rare opportunity for a Promotion Writer & Producer. The primary function of the Writer & Producer is to create compelling and innovative promotional messages for FOX 35, FOX 51, and FOX35 PLUS, on every platform, with a focus on excellence in writing and best-in-class production skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Work closely with VP Creative, Promotion Managers 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 promotion
• Develop, shoot and produce custom, creative concepts for news and weather image spot, investigative special report promos and proof of brand (POBs) 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
• 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
• Must take initiative and present BIG ideas, and find new and innovative production techniques
• Must incorporate research into projects, and handle tight deadlines
• Must have excellent communication skills and be collaborative across all station departments
• Assist at station-sponsored events as needed/assigned
• Stay current on promotional trends in the industry
• Assist with filling daily logs in Wide Orbit as needed
• Contribute to daily operational duties of the Creative Services Department
• Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled
• Required to maintain valid driver's license and drive company vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
• Regularly stand; walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus

QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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
• Have flexibility in working hours to meet high-volume demands and tight deadlines
• Prefer experience using iNews and WideOrbit

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Broadcast Production, Marketing or broadcast-related field preferred

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjep92-3-145-131-28-42 in your application.