Creative Services Writer Producer

Salinas, CA (On-site)

$45K/yr – $50K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

The role owns end-to-end promo creation and editing for news, image promotions, and cross‑department storytelling, while collaborating with news teams and managing time-sensitive deadlines across social and digital platforms.

  • Lead promo production from brief through delivery.
  • Coordinate multi-project workflow under tight deadlines.
  • Partner with news producers, anchors, photographers, and managers to drive viewer engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write, shoot, and edit attention grabbing news topical and image promotion.
  • Use station's social media and digital platforms to drive viewer engagement.
  • Produce image, targeted sweeps stories, and investigative promos.
  • Produce entertainment and programming promotion.
  • Edit using Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.
  • Shoot using Canon C300 Mark III, DSLR’s, and an array of lenses.
  • Work closely with news producers, anchors, photographers, and managers.
  • Deal with the challenges of time-sensitive deadlines without compromising.
  • Creative contribution across all departments.
  • In-person attendance required.

Requirements

  • Media or television station professionals preferred.
  • Television Writer/Editor/Producer experience preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects preferred.
  • Strong editing skills: Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
  • Experience creating compelling promos.
  • Extremely high standards.
  • Ability to write, produce and edit promos start to finish.
  • Meet tight deadlines and adapt to whatever the project calls for.
  • Highly organized with attention to details.
  • Handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet you and your family\'s needs
KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV logo

KSBW 8 NBC • Central Coast ABC • Estrella TV

KSBW is the California Central Coast’s broadcast/digital media leader, providing news, weather, sports, community service and entertainment on multiple platforms including KSBW 8 NBC, Central Coast ABC, Estrella TV Costa Central, KSBW.com, and the KSBW mobile app. Founded in 1953, KSBW is committed to its mission to serve the Salinas-Monterey-Santa Cruz region with quality local content. In addition to over 28 hours of KSBW Action News 8 coverage each week, original offerings include local news magazine specials focused on issues social equity, health, and the environment. The station has been honored with numerous prestigious broadcasting honors including regional RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards for “Best Newscast” and regional Emmy’s, and Associated Press Awards for “Breaking News Coverage.” KSBW is owned by Hearst Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst, a leading media company whose global holdings include 33 television stations. Follow us on Facebook (ksbw8), Twitter (@ksbw), and Instagram (ksbw_8).

Salinas, California, USA
56 employees (34 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.1M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.8%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
4.7%
Social
6.3%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~56

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
22 (39% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1