Responsibilities

• Independently creates on-air and digital promotions. Maintains the editorial style and branding of 5 Eyewitness News and 45TV. Works closely with news department and all other stakeholders to gather details and incorporate the appropriate tone and context. Attempts to solve issues that may arise and create solutions independently.
• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others, especially those in the news department. Builds effective working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public. Acts as a professional, level-headed, team player able to work well in a fast-paced environment under constant deadline pressure.
• Produces on air TV promotions by concepting, producing, shooting, writing and editing assigned projects.
• Scouts, schedules and oversees promotional shoots in the studio and off site.
• Addresses challenges to keep projects moving ahead to completion while meeting all assigned deadlines.
• Participates in the planning and execution of each stations media plans and strategy.
• Reports to work on time and works established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned or required to complete a project or task.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements Lifts up to 50 lbs occasionally (camera equipment). Sit or stand for extended periods of time, in a confined area. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and other controls in studio as well as other equipment.
• Working Environment Works in a professional, collaborative team environment. Works with members of a very fast paced and demanding news department on a routine basis. Works in confined studio/editing space.
• 2+ year work experience as a promotion, digital or newsroom editor/photographer/writer preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud software, editing and production techniques.
• Demonstrated experience writing and producing as well as Premiere video editing and After Effects production skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent listener who is flexible yet confident with the ability to assimilate opinions and feedback of others into the final product.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving history as determined by the company (driving record will be checked).

Preferred

• 2+ year work experience as a promotion, digital or newsroom editor/photographer/writer preferred but not required.