Commercial Producer

Commercial Producer

Join our dynamic commercial production team and play a pivotal role in bringing brand stories to life. Think like a creative agency act as an in-house powerhousecollaborating closely with our sales team and a diverse portfolio of advertising clients to deliver impactful results-driven campaigns.

WCVB Bostons powerhouse ABC affiliate is seeking a driven resourceful and detail-oriented Commercial Producer to join our fast-paced production team. The ideal candidate will lead the creation of high-quality television and multi-platform advertising campaigns from concept to final delivery while helping to elevate our production standards and sustain strong collaborative relationships with our valued clients.

Responsibilities:

• Create marketing-driven campaigns that get results for clients.
• Manage all facets of commercial productionfrom scheduling and coordination to executionwhile collaborating with clients sales managers account executives sales teams and agencies to craft effective messaging and branding campaigns tailored to client goals.
• Write shoot edit and produce commercial content to create high-quality marketing content for clients on all platforms (television and digital).
• Support other production staff on commercial shoots specifically in the areas of shooting lighting audio and basic grip functions.
• Possess an internal drive to stay informed on emerging production technologies creative techniques and advertising trends both locally and nationally.
• Set and meet deadlines with clients and staff while managing equipment maintenance and usage.
• Apply strong graphic and production sensibilities to create visually compelling and brand-aligned marketing materials.
• Assist with the production workflow of various sponsored WCVB on-air service elements including billboards commercial tags programming line ups public service announcements contest web drivers etc.
• Assist as needed in production of station promotion projects for the WCVB Creative Services team.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

• Work individually and lead projects through all phases of production including creative development pre-production production/shooting post-production finishing/delivery of video assets unsupervised.
• Be able to transform initial marketing discussions with clients (and agencies) into fully developed creative concepts culminating in a formal campaign presentation.
• Be able to take specific creative and collaborative direction from co-workers and supervisors.
• Manage logistics by booking crews scheduling shoots of all sizes casting (when applicable) and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro After Effects and Photoshop as well as hands-on expertise in videography lighting and audio.
• Maintain excellent time management skills and perform well under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate a client-first mindset with a positive can-do attitude and a proactive hands-on work ethic.

Requirements:

• Preferred 35 years of practical experience in commercial production or within a closely related commercial production environment.
• Knowledge of Canon EOS Cinema and Sony Alpha cameras preferred.
• Must be able to have flexible hours to meet high volume demands periodically throughout the year.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends when necessary to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to lift and move production equipment weighing up to and occasionally exceeding 50 lbs.
• Valid drivers license with good driving record.

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical Dental Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs