Creative Services Producer

Job Description

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 WYMT:

WYMT is the CBS affiliate and dominates number-one station in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky. This regional station is located in the small town of Hazard, and has three bureaus and serves more than 25 counties. WYMT provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage. WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities we serve, participating in numerous charities and causes.

A second channel, Heroes & Icons (H&I), allows WYMT to offer even more local programming, including dozens of live high school and college football and basketball games each year. The WYMT/Food City Mountain Basketball Classic has generated more than four and a half million dollars for local students and schools. WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks. Several anchors and producers have moved on to the Top 20 markets in the last couple of years.

You can enjoy all four seasons … from snow-covered mountains in the winter to blooming dogwoods in the spring. With miles of trails and lakes, it is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing. The people of Appalachia are full of pride in their home and culture, and are some of the most welcoming you will find. We have a strong work ethic and are always willing to help our neighbors. You will certainly find a ''mountain family'' atmosphere at WYMT.

Job Summary/Description:

Join WYMT Mountain News' multi-award-winning creative services department in Hazard, Kentucky as a full-time creative services producer. Love to shoot, edit, and have fun? We are looking for you!

Great station! Great company!

WYMT is seeking a Creative Marketing Producer to write, shoot, and edit news promos and commercials. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, enthusiastic individual who can conceptualize, write, produce, direct, and edit news promos, commercials, and local shows. Must be an idea-generator and able to collaborate well with others, including clients, account executives, and other creatives. Requires balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines, managing, training, and mentoring other creative services producers. You must be a self-motivator and highly organized. This job requires hands-on production in every aspect: shooting, editing, and graphics. The job may also include on-air promotion and other duties. If you are the person above and have a reel to prove it, we want to hear from you.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, primarily Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Cinema 4D or Element 3D motion graphics experience is considered a plus.
- Knowledge of production lighting techniques.
- Must be proficient with DSLR and Canon gear and demonstrate strong cinematography skills.
- 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.
- A four-year college degree is preferred 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.

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)

WYMT-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-gkjvj4-18-119-140-252-42 in your application.