Wilmington,NC
Gray Television
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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 WECT:
WECT News has been Where News Comes First in Southeastern North Carolina for over 70 years. We're the NBC affiliate in the rapidly growing Wilmington market, serving New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, and Bladen counties that make up the beautiful coastal Cape Fear Region. WECT is the most accessible local news outlet in our market, with wect.com, news & weather apps, and streaming platforms. WECT is the dominant #1 station in the market.
Job Summary/Description:
Fulfill your creative need to imagine, produce, and complete projects that can make a difference. Be a Creative Services Producer at WECT in sunny Wilmington, North Carolina, and have the tools and creative freedom you need. Create fun and effective commercials and promos with an outstanding team.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Collaborate with the Marketing Director to conceptualize and create content that will help expand our rapidly growing broadcast and digital media presence
– Independently write, shoot, edit, and produce promotional videos and multi-platform advertising
– Edit video needed for their work using our editing software on a desktop computer, including but not limited to Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects
– Create posts for social media and provide content for the web at the request of a digital content producer or other manager, including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Audience Development:
– Produce breakthrough advertising that advances the station's brand position and grows audience on all platforms
Revenue Generation:
– Provide creative consultation, marketing expertise, and customer service for Sales clients and initiatives to ensure their investments with the station deliver agreed-upon value
– Work closely with station sales employees and clients to conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit promos
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Film/Video or other related field preferred
– Must provide a creative reel demonstrating advanced knowledge of video production, especially Adobe Creative Suite software
– Previous professional experience or internship work in a creative environment, digital, or broadcast business preferred
– Experience with Facebook/Instagram/Twitter, Google Analytics
– Must be able to adapt and adopt any new changes in the workplace that include things like new technology
– Basic knowledge of current camera equipment and post-production
– Must be able to drive to meet with local clients and must possess a valid driver's license
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)
WECT-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.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.