Commercial Content Producer/Manager Job at Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters in

Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland Oregon
Hours: Full Time

Job Summary

Position/Title:
COMMERCIAL CONTENT PRODUCER/MANAGER – KPTV
Details:
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 KPTV:
KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Experience:
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 station’s 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 30-second commercials and can deliver engaging content for multimedia platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Working with lifestyle show hosts, and photographer/editor to produce, direct, and coordinate shoots, sales integrations, and direction of each show and segment.
3. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced producer with hands-on 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.
4. 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.
5. Manager will work with Sales, News, Operations, and Programming departments and should have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications/Requirements

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

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to Gray TV Careers, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

KPTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company. 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.