KESQ - TV is looking for an extremely creative, hardworking, self-motivated commercial writer / producer / photographer / editor to support our Account Executives and service our clients with a highly creative and concept driven commercials. The Commercial Producer is responsible for conceptualizing, coordinating, supervising, writing, shooting and editing commercials and other program material.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conceptualize, write, and coordinate all video and audio materials necessary for production of high quality concept driven commercials for station clients.
- Shoot video elements with the eye of a cinematographer using 4k equipment and DSLR lens techniques.
- Light scenes using a variety of industry standard lighting techniques using a variety of different lighting and grip equipment.
- Design and create motion and still graphics for on-air, web and print.
- Edit video projects using the Adobe Creative Suite. Specifically, Premiere Pro, Photo Shop and After Effects.
- Develop relationships with Account Executives and clients.
- Work with sales managers and account executives to help meet and exceed present and potential client needs.
- Create sales videos for presentations
- Coordinate and schedule commercial productions and personnel
- Work in a fast-paced, deadline driven and creative environment.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned by station leadership.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well with others.
- Must demonstrate openness and capacity to seek new opportunities and adopt new ways of doing things.
- Strong ability to write conversationally.
- Able to work independently, proactively, take initiative and manage a flexible schedule with multiple projects and deadlines Must have outstanding skills in time management and setting priorities.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a huge plus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds as necessary.
- 1 year prior experience as a Commercial Producer preferred.
Pay Range: $55k-62,500k annually. Based on experience.
If you are ready for the challenge, tell us more about who you are and share your work.
Aside from living and working in the beautiful Coachella Valley, Gulf California Broadcast Company offers employees a wide range of benefits consisting of medical, dental, vision, life and disability, holidays, PTO, and a generous 401k plan.
When applying for this position, please note your referral source, and go to KESQ.com under About Us, choose Jobs/Internships. All applicants must apply through the website. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Finalists must furnish evidence of employment authorization and identification.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.
Gulf California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting closes when position is filled.
Skills Required
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others
- Strong conversational writing ability
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds as necessary
- One year of prior experience as a commercial producer
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills
What We Do
We are the local FOX, ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliate for the Yuma - El Centro DMA
