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Creative Services Producer

KFVS

Cape Girardeau, MO 11-13-2024
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Job Description
Creative Services Producer - KFVS

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KFVS:

KFVS12 is the #1 local TV station serving as the CBS/CW/MeTV affiliate in the Cape Girardeau, Missouri/Paducah, Kentucky/Harrisburg, Illinois market. Founded in 1954, KFVS12 has a rich heritage of serving ''America's Heartland'' with the best local news and weather information, along with a legacy of community service and disaster relief. KFVS12 produces more local news than any other station in the market, currently offering over 50 hours each week, along with special high-profile, topical local news programming. Heartland News on KFVS12 consistently leads the competition in award-winning journalism having been honored this year with numerous Missouri and Illinois Broadcasters' Awards as well as prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards.

The Cape Girardeau market covers 45 counties in four states and is home to four division-one universities. It is where the North meets the South and the East meets the West. The area is rich with many diverse communities, including historic riverfront towns, that offer a variety of unique benefits and recreational opportunities. It is also conveniently located for easy travel to St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville, and Chicago.

The station has an exceptional staff that is committed to maintaining the legacy of the institution of KFVS. They are forward-thinking with news coverage in on-air newscasts and 24/7 on numerous digital platforms, consistently leading the competition in digital traffic across the board. This provides exciting opportunities throughout the station including News, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

KFVS-TV is seeking a full-time Marketing/Commercial Creator who will primarily produce local commercials. Candidate may also produce station promotion, digital and social media video content, other sales presentations, and help with station events.

Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work with Sales Dept. and station clients to produce creative, effective commercials for on-air and digital platforms
• Produce ''Business Break'' segments.
• Maintain communication with clients and Account Executives throughout the creative process.
• Use the current SharePoint system to track commercial progress and reconcile production billing.
• Produce special sales projects as needed including promotion for sponsored contests, events, and public service announcements.
• Help with overall station projects and community service events.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience in and willingness to learn DSLR video photography, field production, non-linear editing systems, Photoshop, AfterEffects, and other applications in the Adobe Cloud Suite needed.
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, both independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be organized, with the ability to communicate with local station clients and internal sales staff.
• Strong writing skills needed.
• Must have a positive attitude.
• Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a clean driving record.

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)

KFVS-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r08bj1-18-97-14-87-42 in your application.

Company Profile
KFVS

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.