What are the responsibilities and job description for the CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCER - KXII position at Gray Media?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KXII:
KXII-TV’s market dominance begins with a prime offering of CBS, FOX, MyNetworkTV, and Telemundo; and a delivery of daily newscasts across multiple broadcasts and digital streams. KXII-TV, the area’s leading news broadcaster, has a main studio located in Sherman, Texas with a bureau & secondary studio in Ardmore, Oklahoma and serves a combined population of over 300,000 in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
At home to many successful broadcasters, KXII-TV has a reputation for preparing reporters, producers, and anchors for their next move, which includes moves to larger metro markets. The KXII-TV family is one where integrity, ethics, and personal growth are fostered.
Job Summary/Description:
KXII is looking for an energetic professional to work alongside our Creative Services team in our Sherman, Texas studios. Strong editing & videography skills, along with multitasking and attention to detail are some of the primary skill sets you'll need during your shift as you help create station promotion and commercial content for North Texas and Southern Oklahoma. Whether you are new to the business or just want a change of scenery, come be a part of a creative team that's close to big city life in Dallas, Texas, or the open landscape of Southern Oklahoma with Lake Texoma right here in our backyard.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Advancing your knowledge of new technologies to perform daily tasks
- Writing creative copy for local commercial and station promotion
- Shooting broadcast-quality video using a cinema camera and a drone
- Editing with the Adobe Suite to create engaging media and prepping Syndication & Network spots for air
- Station programming filler to reach an audience with a strategy
- Work with Station Account Executives and business clients to help build and retain strong relationships during the creative planning and execution process
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Some education or experience in television/radio broadcasting or creative production is preferred.
- Editing skills in Adobe products such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator are essential.
- Graphic Design and Photography skills are preferred.
- Accuracy, attention to detail and a team-oriented attitude help drive our team to be the best team it can be.
- College or technical degrees are strongly considered but not required.
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)
KXII-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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 Gray’s 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.
