About Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 the Creative Services Team (Gray Media Group):

Gray Television’s Premier Creative Services team provides nationwide marketing and advertising support for our stations. Our team works directly with national and local sales teams to develop industry-leading marketing solutions with a focus on expertise in their respective categories.

Job Summary/Description: Job Pay (Hourly/Salary): $75k-85k

Do you like bringing a team together so all the pieces fit to create story-driven video content at the right moment? Are you organized and able to communicate project goals and processes? Can you ask a client about their business and convert that conversation into a dynamic video campaign? If so, Gray Television is looking for you. Our growing broadcast and digital video team is seeking a Commercial Video Producer to help lead the Premier Creative Services team.

This position will manage both the client and creative sides of the project pipeline. This person will be expected to develop innovative concepts and pitch them back to the client. They will also be responsible for traveling on-location to lead a creative production team in executing that concept. This requires a solid commitment to deliver projects for review online and in-person and receive and communicate feedback between the client, our stations, and our creative department.

Lead video projects. Develop all phases of production, including creative development, pre-production, storyboarding, shooting, post-production, finishing, and delivery

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

· Deliver video projects on schedule and within budget
· Effectively communicate ongoing project status with the client, production team, department director, and stations
· Generate on-brand ideas that are within the project scope, quickly and effectively conceptualize and create high-end video content for a variety of media and campaign platforms, including broadcast, digital and social channels
· Direct shoots, manage production schedules, coordinate resources, and execute high-impact edits
· Source and manage vendors, contractors, and freelancers
· Manage budgets and aggressive timelines
· Troubleshoot and solve problems quickly and independently
· Travel at least 50% of the time to small and large onsite productions

Qualifications/Requirements:

· 5+ years of experience in this role or a similar role
· Experience with pre-production planning, production management, and post-production
· Experience leading and overseeing both field productions and post-production pipelines
· Working knowledge of the post-production process with Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects
· Excellent grammar and written communication skills
· Experience with scheduling and project management tools
· Solid time management for self and the team
· Flexible, positive attitude in the face of high-pressure and stressful situations
· An open mind and learning-oriented

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references

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

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.