CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCER - KBTX

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 KBTX:

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For over 65 years, KBTX has been the ratings leader and dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces six newscasts each weekday, three each weekend, a breaking news digital channel, and a daily lifestyle show, totaling more than 40 hours of programming each week. KBTX is routinely recognized among the best in the state by organizations including the Associated Press, RTDNA and the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2023, the station was honored to receive a National Edward R. Murrow Award, three regional Murrow Awards, a National Gracie Award and the Texas Association of Broadcasters’ Bonner McLane Public Service Award. KBTX is also a recent Texas AP Broadcasters/Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Station of the Year and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Station of the Year. KBTX has helped launch the careers of many well-known journalists, meteorologists, and network and production executives, and takes pride in helping talent grow quickly into the nation’s largest television markets.

Job Summary/Description:

KBTX seeks a Creative Services Producer to join its award-winning Creative Services Team. In this role, you'll put your creative thinking and skills to work to create exciting and emotion-driven advertising, station promotions, and content marketing alongside an innovative and dynamic team. You'll conceptualize, produce, write, edit, shoot, and share creative across many channels: TV, social media, streaming video & audio, and more.

This person will be responsible for developing cutting-edge commercial and promotional spots for the Bryan/College Station, TX market from concept to completion. Creative scripting, shooting, and non-linear editing experience is a must. This person will be expected to be a team player and participate in all commercial and station marketing production aspects. Must work closely with sales to conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit commercials and work with marketing team to assist in the production of station promos.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Concepting, writing, shooting, and editing compelling commercial work for broadcast and digital platforms, as well as assisting in promotional production.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter who can multi-task to meet deadlines and work both independently as well as part of a team.
• Assist with station-sponsored events.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, or equivalent experience in the field preferred.
• 2 to 3 years experience in commercial or broadcast production.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products, composition, and design. Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Photoshop.
• Experience shooting on DSLR cameras and other video equipment.
• Creative writing skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of production lighting techniques.
• Knowledge of ENPS and BitCentral a plus.
• Occasional weekends or after-hours may be required.
• Part 107 license a plus.
• A Strong Reel Showing Your Work.
• Must have a clean driving record.

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 resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

KBTV-TV/Gray Media Group, Inc. 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 vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Experience

Preferred

• 2 - 3 years: Experience in commercial or broadcast production.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals