Creative Services Producer

Job Description

About WVLT:

WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition to producing 50 hours of newscasts each week on CBS affiliate WVLT, the station takes advantage of its co-owned CW-affiliate to expend its news audience by producing two hours of additional weekday morning news and nightly 10 p.m. newscasts.

At the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is home the competitive 60th largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet in a city that retains a small town feel.

Job Summary/Description:

The Creative Services Producer will develop and produce creative concepts to support all station advertising, promotion, news image and special projects. This position will fulfill a variety of multimedia functions which include shooting and editing video, writing and conceptualizing creative projects for commercial clients, station promotions and other station projects. Candidate should have a strong eye for layout and design, and truly enjoy creative thinking and visual problem solving.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Write, Edit, Shoot & Produce commercials for station clients.
- Write, Edit, Shoot and Produce promotions for station branding.
- Work collaboratively with other departments on station projects.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator. Cinema 4D or Element 3D motion graphics experience considered a plus.
- Knowledge of production lighting techniques.
- Must have strong organizational skills and be skilled at presenting ideas and gaining the approval and satisfaction of clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Candidates must be comfortable in both Mac & PC environments.
- FAA licenses and/or experienced with drone videography considered a plus.
- A four-year college degree is required or equivalent professional experience.
- Must be self-motivated and demonstrate the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, both independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Time-management skills and day-to-day project flexibility are required, along with a sense of urgency to deliver projects under tight deadlines.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb722o-3-14-70-203-42 in your application.