WBNS 10TV, the TEGNA CBS affiliate in Columbus, OH is looking for a creative Sales/Special Projects Producer. The person filling this role will be tasked with creating television and digital marketing materials which advertise our clients. Projects include working on short and long-form commercial production with our Sales, News and Marketing teams. This role includes shooting, video editing and graphic creation.
A successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud, professional lighting, field photography cameras, and a minimum of 3-5 years of professional video production experience. Candidates should have a demo reel showcasing examples of their work in shooting, editing and graphic treatments. A college degree is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Applying sound advertising strategy to develop and execute creative concepts across multiple platforms.
- Front-line employee for the station that represents the advertising brand externally by interacting with clients through all forms of communication, and internally by working closely across multiple departments.
- Highly skilled in Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects to produce high-quality material.
- Participation in client marketing meetings when appropriate to help ensure creative vision to help close deals.
- Participation in creative concepting, directing clients and talent on shoots and ensuring projects stay on task and on time.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in professional video production, preferably a media company and/or advertising agency working in marketing video creation, promotional assets and commercial production.
- Exceptional skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro.
- Demonstrated understanding of copywriting and scripting ability.
- Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record, as travel may be required for commercial shoots and production meetings with advertisers of the station.
- Must be able to lift, set-up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
