Production Assistant Job Opening
Job Summary:
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is the world’s largest radio and outdoor advertising company with leading market positions in each of its two business segments: Radio and Outdoor. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market – a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web) and building significant positions in the HD arena.
The Assistant Production Director role is a demanding creative position, requiring leadership and networking skills. The APD works with the Production Director and assists with, among other things, the execution of commercials. This role may require writing, dubbing, voicing, archiving commercials and on-air announcing and board operator duties.
Required Experience:
Assist in management of commercial production staff and work load
Work with AEs and clients to create customized spec spots.
Consult with clients about creative
Write, produce, and voice commercials
Read or ad-lib to identify station, introduce and close shows, and announce station breaks
Work closely with traffic and continuity to assure all commercials air correctly
Monitor commercial content to meet legal, ethical, and decency standards.
Work with PD’s on any commercial content challenges to meet legal, ethical and decency standards.
Create any other kinds of production AEs need for presentations or wrap ups.
Assist in checking missing report nightly to correct any discrepancies in the following day’s log.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity.
Depending on skill level, work an approved and previously agreed upon air shift.
Maintain a website personality page. Must be kept up-to-date with relevant material that is appropriate for the given station.
Participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events.
Make regular approved appearances at paid, and non-paid, station events (community events, station concerts, etc…).
Work hours likely to be staggered; meaning your day could start on 9:30 or 10 a.m. until 6:30-7 p.m. Possible to be Noon-8 p.m. on Friday’s
Be on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature.
Required Skills:
Knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to work well under pressures
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
Excellent communication skills
Should have the ability to take initiative and be proactive as well as have the flexibility and assertiveness to get things done
Valid driver’s license
Minimum two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and air check demo to:
Please do not send your resume’s directly to the radio station or contact us by phone. Because of EEO regulations, you will need to apply through the above website. Otherwise, your application will not be reviewed.
Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
(08-10-14)
