Producer, Creative

8 News NOW – KLAS is looking for a creative and energetic person to fill the position of Creative Producer. This is a fun and challenging role that requires hands-on experience in BOTH broadcast marketing and promotions as well as commercial production. You’ll work alongside our news director and experienced producers, editors, and writers assisting in the process to create effective promos from concept to air. You will also work independently with clients, serving as creative script writer, videographer, director, editor and graphic designer to help tell their unique stories. Occasionally, you will have a role in our daily lifestyle show, known as Las Vegas Now, shooting and editing long form segments.The ideal candidate is a versatile, hands-on creative with the ability to shoot, write, and edit. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously while elevating and maintaining the look, feel, and voice of a legacy brand.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Participate in station marketing meetings and contribute creative ideas and assist in the creative process from concept to completion; sometimes working alongside in-house talent and videographers and sometimes working through our promotion’s hubHelp lead television station branding and promotional initiatives in the communityWork on independent commercial production projects for clientsWrite, shoot and edit News, marketing, CBS network and special projectsMeet directly with clients and work closely with a sales team to develop strong, professional relationshipsDirect the on-camera performances of clients, professional actors, and News talent as neededOrganize and coordinate shoots with talent agencies and businessesAct as station photographer and create collateral for publications when requestedBe the liaison between our station and Nexstar’s corporate production and graphics hub. You will provide them with all essential elements including but not limited to video footage, logos, project vision/direction, timelines, and moreManage multiple projects and meet deadlinesPerform other duties as assignedRequirements & Skills:Minimum of three years of experience in writing, shooting, editing, and lighting, photography and graphic design a plusHave advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management, and encoding video to various formatsExhibit advanced editing expertise in Adobe Creative cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media EncoderKnowledge of Sony FX 30 camera or similar a plusA valid driver’s license and good driving record is a mustAttention to detail and strong personal communication skillsAbility to collaborate as part of a teamAbility to find solutions when the process is challengedMust have exceptional creativity, combined with a flexibility, and a get it done mentalityMust be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment up to 25 lbsPhysical Demands & Work Environment:The Commercial Producer must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Commercial Producer must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled