Marketing Producer - WOWT

Marketing Producer - Wowt

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Wowt is a modern facility equipped with state of the art technology, and with our leading broadcast news, we provide award winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions that can't be matched, from the World Famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for our downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.

Job Summary/Description: Wowt First Alert 6 is recruiting a Marketing Producer with a passion for video production. The ideal candidate will be able to craft creative and effective marketing messages for a variety of clients. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Duties/Responsibilities (but not limited to) the following:

• Write scripts, shoot video, and edit video and graphics for a variety of marketing videos, including station promos and client commercials.
• Design still and motion graphics for multiple platforms.
• Ability to conform to, maintain, and police the station's visual brand guide.
• Meet with clients and account executives to determine the clients' marketing needs and brainstorm creative advertising solutions.
• Work directly with news producers and reporters to write scripts that promote daily news stories and special reports.
• Work with Marketing Director and News Director to generate ideas and write scripts for station image promos.
• Help plan and staff station and community events.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Good communication skills
• College degree or equivalent job experience
• Proficient videography and lighting skills.
• Advanced video editing skills with experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Graphics and compositing skills using Adobe After Effects.
• Ability to ideate and write creatively for multiple media.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and occasional weekends.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (will be reviewed)
• Pre-employment drug screening and random drug testing is possible throughout employment.
• Work schedule will vary due to production demands or possible permanent schedule changes
• Able to transport oneself with company vehicle to client meetings and on location shoots.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

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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