Job Description
About WAFB:
WAFB, Louisiana's News Channel, is the market-leading, award-winning CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge. The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana.
Job Summary/Description:
WAFB is seeking a hardworking and innovative Creative Services Producer. You will fulfill a variety of multimedia functions which include shooting and editing video, conceptualizing, and writing 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. We are seeking a team-oriented person who thrives while working with clients, including our News Department and Sales Departments.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
* Commercial and station promotion production, including shooting video, lighting, editing, and script writing
* Build audience affinity for the WAFB News brand to grow an audience on broadcast, digital, and social platforms
* Develop new and creative ideas to market clients, news, and programming
* Responsible for all internal and external marketing messages and placement
* Aid in planning and execution of station events and serve as liaison with community organizations
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Professional experience in creative, commercial, and/or promotional marketing
* Advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop
* Strong knowledge of DSLR cinematography
* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external clients
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Collaborative worker aimed at helping clients achieve positive results
* Savvy networker who can develop and maintain successful internal and external business relationships
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)
WAFB-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm0no6-3-17-181-3-42 in your application.