COMMERCIAL CONTENT PRODUCER/MANAGER - KPTV

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Working with lifestyle show hosts, and photographer/editor to produce, direct, and coordinate shoots, sales integrations, and direction of each show and segment.
• Managing and/or mentoring other commercial producers and being knowledgeable of advertising guidelines, restrictions, and requirements.
• Ideating, conceptualizing, and pitching commercial ideas and campaigns to businesses and brands.
• Exhibiting strong editorial judgment and producing successful commercials and content across multimedia platforms.
• Collaborating with Sales, News, Operations, and Programming departments.

Requirements

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