Media General, Licensee of Station WKRN-TV, Nashville, Tennessee, has a career opportunity for the following position.
Creative Services Senior Writer-Producer
Job Description: WKRN-TV, the Media General ABC Affiliate in Nashville, TN, has an immediate opening for an experienced Creative Services Senior Writer-Producer who understands broadcast, social, digital and mobile space. We are looking for someone to create compelling on brand promotional messages that reflect our station’s commitment to news and entertainment programming. This position will be responsible for producing and editing daily news topical promos, station image campaigns and public service announcements. Work closely with Digital and Creative Services teams to develop and execute brand-building content across social and mobile platforms.
Skills: (Essential and Preferred) Writing for television, non-linear editing, motion graphic design, lighting, digital cinematography, creative direction, location scouting, brainstorming, directing talent, project management, collaboration and a willingness to learn. Applicant must also work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and be able to collaborate with the newsroom and other departments. Excellent communication skills are a must as well as the ability to management multiple projects and deadlines at once.
Experience: (Essential and Preferred) Minimum three years of experience as a producer is preferred. Expert non-linear editing skills, digital cinematography, motion graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite programs are required; experience with Edius Non-linear workstations is a plus. The ideal candidate would understand the broadcast, social, digital and mobile space with ways to use it to engage the audience. A college degree in multimedia production re related field is preferred.
Send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV
Attn: Human Resources
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
email to: humanresources@wkrn.com – No phone calls please.
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WKRN-TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment with our company.
(03-24-15)
