Commercial Content ProducerManager - Kptv

Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality 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 KPTV:

KPTV is a Foxaffiliated television station licensed to Portland Oregon. Owned by Atlantabased Gray Television it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver Washingtonlicensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary/Description:

KPTV/KPDX FOX12 Oregon is looking for an experienced Commercial Producer with exceptional managerial skills highly organized and meets all deadlines. The position reports directly to the Creative Services Directors and is responsible for producing effective advertising campaigns and content for local brands and businesses to air on KPTV/KPDX and its other media assets. This producer also serves as a strategist for the stations local lifestyle shows Around the House Northwest and Outdoor GPS. This producer must be a skilled storyteller and creative marketer who thinks beyond just traditional 30second commercials and can deliver engaging content for multimedia platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Working with the Creative Services Director and Sales Managers to produce and provide efficient effective commercial production and work alongside a local lifestyle production unit producing compelling commercials and content.
Working with lifestyle show hosts and photographer/editor to produce direct and coordinate shoots sales integrations and direction of each show and segment.
The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced producer with handson writing shooting editing and graphic & sound design skills and has managed and/or mentored other commercial producers and is knowledgeable of advertising guidelines restrictions and requirements.
The ideal candidate thrives when working with businesses and brands to ideate conceptualize and/or pitch commercial ideas and campaigns. They must exhibit strong editorial judgment and be willing to do what it takes to produce successful commercials and content across multimedia platforms.
Manager will work with Sales News Operations and Programming departments and should have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum 5 years writing shooting editing in a commercial production position preferred
Minimum 3 years of management or supervision
Must provide a resume reel highlighting writing editing and shooting skills
Bachelors degree in Marketing Advertising Film/Video or equivalent training/experience
Advanced video production and cinematography skills Drone certification a plus.
Ability to lift and carry equipment including tripod camera and lights
Ability to produce content in the field independently
Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
Excellent communication and organizational skills

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal

KPTVTV/Gray Media is a drugfree 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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