Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

Overview and Responsibilities:

Louder with Crowder is looking for a Video Director who is responsible for translating Steven’s vision from the script to the screen. The perfect candidate will use their mastery of mise-en-scene and editing to establish comedic tone, style, and rhythm for all Louder with Crowder pre-filmed sketches, opens, commercials, and music videos. This includes:

• Directing actors
• Cinematography and Gaffing
• Staging props and other production design elements
• Editing
• Sound Recording and Design
• VFX compositing and editing
• Motion graphics

The Creative Director dual reports to the Unit Production Manager and the Post-Production Supervisor, who will initiate projects and set deadlines.

Fundamentals:

• Black Magic Cinema Camera
• SONY F-Series
• Lighting Soundstage/On-Location
• Lighting for compositing
• Adobe Creative Suite
• YouTube Studio
• Deep interest in news and current events
• Social media savvy
• You can work a flexible schedule, including days, nights, and weekends as needed. The workday starts early, and news is always happening, and you thrive in being in the daily media cycle.

Work Experience:

• 3+ years directing and producing content
• Experience leading a crew
• Experience working in advertising a plus
• Experience working with high-profile talent a plus

Louder with Crowder

CJRW is seeking a Creative Director with deep experience in creative concepting and copywriting to help lead strategy and creative development for some of the region’s top brands. This position supports and drives the overall efforts and strategic vision of the department by directing and mentoring a group of writers, art directors, designers, strategists, video editors and content creators. The Creative Director also works collaboratively with other agency teams to build and execute strategies that meet our client’s goals.

Responsibilities

● Drive creative strategy and execution with a digital-first mindset that yields holistic work that can be effectively translated across all channels

● Work collaboratively with Creative Directors to manage and mentor creative staff

● Write brand strategy documents that provide a clear overview of campaign

objectives and agency solutions across all platforms

● Write compelling copy across all digital media channels

● Understand and apply research to creative executions

● Work collaboratively with agency teammates from other disciplines

● Effectively present ideas internally and to clients

● Act as a thought leader by continuously identifying and finding opportunities to

improve our business and those we serve

● Work closely with the team and oversee day-to-day production of assets and

deployment of market-ready creativity

Qualifications

● 10+ years leading an agency creative team

● Expert written and verbal communicator with the ability to articulate abstract

creative concepts

● A deep portfolio of creative work, including complete cross-channel campaigns

● Strong grasp of current digital and social platforms as well as emerging mediums

● Proven ability to plan, execute and deploy a multichannel digital marketing

campaign from creative brief to launch

Employment-Type

● Full-Time

● Little Rock Office

● Option for remote day on Friday

Compensation and Benefits

● Competitive salary

● Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

● Potential for annual profit-sharing bonus

● 401(k) savings plan

● Flexible spending account for health and dependent care

● Generous insurance plans available (health, dental, life, AD&D, short-term and

long-term disability)

● Paid time off

● Company-paid holidays

● Paid parking

● Explore Arkansas (annual expense reimbursement for qualifying in-state

vacations)

● CJRW Cares (employee-guided non-profit giving program)

About CJRW

CJRW is an advertising agency that generates ideas to build brands, solve problems, change perceptions and generate success. We are driven by smart, passionate people who are committed not only to the prosperity of our clients but also to the positive growth of the communities we serve.

At CJRW, you own stock in the company you work for! All employees are owners through the agency’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The ESOP is a long-term, tax-deferred investment plan designed to reward all employee-owners for the financial success achieved by the company—when CJRW does well, we all benefit.

Apply

All interested candidates must submit a portfolio that demonstrates their ability to produce compelling and effective creative campaigns, including strategy and execution. Applicants without a portfolio will not be considered. Qualified applicants send resume and references to [email protected].

CJRW

At Gamefam our mission is to bring creator dreams come to life bigger and better with more fun through teamwork, collaboration and industry proven best practices. We have a history of delivering across the following areas, but there is no length we won’t go to help creators bring their biggest visions to life.

AMAZING EXPERIENCES FOR AN AMAZING COMMUNITY.

Our mission is to deliver the highest quality, most authentic Roblox games. We combine experienced Mobile F2P producers, designers, and live ops managers with top native Roblox dev talent to create a one- of-a-kind, creative production and live operations hybrid powerhouse!

The Executive Producer is the visionary, the painter of imagination, the team’s spiritual leader and the sharpest and most critical eye in the room. They must be possessed of incredible passion for doing only the best work, and have the combination of creative and technical skills to make their vision a reality for their colleagues in production, programming, art, and marketing.

Job Responsibilities:

Game Design and Production

• Develop and guide game concepts from vision statement, mood boards, and game pillars down to finely detailed feature specs, layouts, and game logic-driven flow charts and spreadsheets
• Produce comprehensive GDD’s for original productions including working with art team on comprehensive style guides across game, UI, and branding needs
• Socialize GDDs amongst all key stakeholders including programming, art, production, and marketing to create excitement and inspiration around projects
• Produce detailed features specs including anything and everything needed to make it tangible and implementable for the programming and art teams
• Own the build notes process and give detailed feedback by whatever method will best communicate the note, including marked-up screenshots, paintovers, footage captures with voice over, etc.
• Meet with Gamefam’s 3rd party production partners, leading meetings and keeping partners fully engaged and excited about the status of the projects
• Coordinate with production team to keep meticulous track of design implementation and prioritization during production and live operation of games
• Coordinate with CTO and lead programmers to ensure game designs are being properly architected to allow for maximum flexibility and scalability of features and content
• Develop 90-180 day features roadmaps for each game in consultation with marketing and community teams
• Adjust and iterate on features roadmaps based on data, community feedback, and emerging platform trends

Partner with Marketing / UA

• Partner with marketing to ideate icon and UA ideas
• Support deployment of features in coordination with marketing and community teams

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in game design and creative production
• Experience leading development teams and delivering high quality productions on time and on budget – Superb written and verbal communication skills
• High detail orientation and comfort using various production tools and templates to manage transparent, detailed production calendars
• Deep experience working with global brands and building relationships with stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of game design and features, how mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics combine to create engaging, enjoyable, and profitable video games
• Art skills including at least strong hand skills and proficient in Adobe Photoshop
• Should be highly experienced and comfortable with user experience and interface design and how those functions facilitate great gameplay, retention, and monetization

Gamefam

GROUP CREATIVE DIRECTOR – ART & DESIGN (Ad Agency)

WE WANT YOU … TO WANT US

This is no Cheap Trick: Plan B is on the hunt for a dynamic, rockstar creative leader with serious art, design, and conceptual chops to help our inclusive, equitable, and sustainability-minded agency soar to even greater heights — and our talented band of creatives wants you … to want us.

See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj9dDSE3ceQ

WE WANT YOUR LEADERSHIP. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) is responsible for the overall supervision of the agency’s creative department and product – both design and copy, but with an emphasis on the quality of the design.

WE WANT YOUR STRATEGIC & CREATIVE VISION. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) interfaces with the client, account teams, creative department, production department, and management team, and is responsible for taking strategic marketing plans and interpreting them into “big ideas” with a unique point of view.

WE WANT YOUR SAVVY MANAGEMENT SKILLS. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) advises the Creative Directors regarding which creative team members to assign to which creative assignments. He/she works closely with creative staff to ensure quality results, fostering professional growth while working to bring everyone’s work to the highest standard possible.

WE WANT YOUR EYE FOR DETAIL. The Group Creative Director (Art & Design) ultimately approves all work before presentation to the client, reviewing it with account leaders and taking their requests into consideration. Most of all, the Group Creative Director (Art & Design) recognizes the importance of the creative product with regard to the future success of the agency and is a steward of excellence behind all work the agency produces.

This Group Creative Director (Art & Design) role is primarily an on-site position at our Chicago River North location. Regularly attending work in-person (5 days a week, M-F) is essential for the success of the company, our clients, and the entire Plan B team.

WE WANT YOU … TO APPLY NOW!

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Directs the creative product, striving for excellence from concept to completion of every project.
• Provides insightful, groundbreaking, and/or original creative concepts as required for specific assignments.
• Produces director-level art direction and design for mobile-first digital experiences, including websites, landing pages, emails, e-newsletters, microsites, and digital display ads across client accounts as needed.
• Collaborates with account group to joint estimate projects, assign resources, and define scope/schedule.
• Works closely with account teams to solve marketing problems through smart advertising and best practices.
• Manages Creative department, Creative Directors, Creative Production Services, and Freelance resources.
• Confirms delivery schedules with account teams and oversees assignment of jobs to creative team members.
• Oversees creative solutions produced by team and offers valuable input to elevate quality of creative product.
• Serves as client-facing representative of the agency and effectively “sells” creative at client presentations.
• Responsible for the selection and management of freelance services.
• Assists in screening and interviewing applicants for creative positions, hiring and terminating to ensure creative department is appropriately staffed.
• Actively promotes the agency’s growth and exposure via new business pitches, self-promotional efforts, and RFP response/proposal development.
• Maintains current working knowledge of computer-related skills, software, and programs to ensure entire creative department and staff remain on the leading edge of essential technology and skills.
• Makes recommendations to ensure profitability for the agency.
• Recommends hardware and software purchases to keep department current and efficient.
• Supports agency operations as a senior member of the agency’s management team.

WHY PLAN B?

Plan B is never boring. We’ve managed to maintain a flat organizational structure, an agile development style and the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up, even after 20 years in business. We work with both Fortune 500 companies and the innovative startups who move culture forward – so the work is rewarding, relevant and dialed into the exciting ambience of our connected world.

As a highly strategic creative boutique, we understand how game-changing, category-killing creative work emerges from powerful insights that are properly driven through complex multi-channel executions.

• Highly-Competitive Salary
• Equity/Profit-Sharing Program
• 401K
• Liberal PTO Program (including summer hours)
• Continuing Education Support Opportunities
• Full Health Benefits
• Limited Matching Contributions to Any Non-profit of Your Choice
• Decent coffee
• Smart, fun, passionate, ass-busting colleagues
• We don’t do weekends (or many late nights)

We also recognize the critical difference today’s companies can (and must) make with regard to corporate responsibility and environmental sustainability. The values of conservation and efficiency have long been core to Plan B’s cultural and operational foundation, and are even more of a priority today in light of how much our world is changing. In partnership, we work best with clients and vendors who share our passion for protecting the planet – companies whose operational and cultural priorities have shifted toward placing less value on GDP, and more value on GDH.

In practice, we are habitually seeking ways to do more with less, to reduce unnecessary waste and emissions, and to eagerly assist clients looking to promote their efforts to be responsible global citizens.

Plan B doesn’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

 DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience, including 3+ years of creative leadership and team management.
• Expertise with both traditional and digital tactic development and execution.
• Enough “scrappy” experience to never become paralyzed by time or budget realities that might restrict creative process. 
• A generous, collaborative spirit and a seeker of mentoring opportunities.
• A desire to innovate and help the creative team learn and grow on a professional level.
• Comfortable managing a multitude of projects simultaneously.
• A thinker, a day-dreamer, a non-traditional outlier who wants to believe in what they’re doing, who they’re doing it with, and who they’re doing it for.
• A stellar portfolio of cross-channel creative work.
• Expert working knowledge of current design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, After Effects and WordPress.
• A desire to work onsite at our River North office.

APPLY TODAY

Please send a short cover letter, link to your portfolio and attached resume to [email protected].

Local Chicago candidates only.

IF YOU ROCK, HERE’S HOW WE’LL ROLL …

You made the first cut! Now what?*

1.   First, we’ll email you a few additional qualifying questions (there are no wrong/right answers)

2.   Next, we’ll schedule you for a 30-minute Google Meet video call with some of our team

3.   If we think you’re the jam, we’ll have you take an online personality test (just to make sure you’re weird enough)

4.   And finally, an in-person interview with the Creative Team at the Plan B HQ, 116 W. Illinois St. #3W, Chicago (please be prepared to present a work case study)

(*We’re not looking to drag the process out! Our aim is to complete these steps within 10 working days.)

Plan B®

Job Title:                                 Art Director 

Immediate Supervisor:           Creative Director 

Description

Join our independent experiential marketing agency with a celebrated history of effective campaigns for fun brands in the sports and entertainment industry. 

Our Art Directors are immersed in our project lifecycle from concepting to onsite production, including sketching guest experiences and environments. AD’s work alongside their Copywriter, Spatial Designer and reporting into Creative Director. 

We are looking for an Art Director with an eye for thoughtful perspective and a high level of aesthetic environmental design. You push idea boundaries and challenge the current —seeing creative possibilities in any assignment with a unique eye for experiential environments. Ideally, candidates will have 2-3 years as a Jr. Art Director working with established brands and a good grasp of workflow, software and time management basics.

Expectations 

• Translate marketing objectives into strategic and purposeful creative
• Apply a variety of existing brand guidelines/identity across multiple channels (web, social, print, environments, etc)
• Present ideas with rationale and holistic vision
• Provide quality assurance for all creative work
• Delegate and collaborate with other designers, copywriters and developers
• Remain agile, flexible, resourceful and collaborative

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years proven Art Direction experience in advertising agency, inhouse creative group, or related field.
• Portfolio showcasing your most current work 
• Ability to handle a high-volume environment with rapid turnaround times and manage multiple tasks and project details.
• Culturally astute and aware of trends in soccer, music, and fashion space. 
• Social media knowledge and/or experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Strong computer skills on required software to meet the needs of your briefs.
• Strong time management skills and solid work ethic.
• Resourceful researcher, keeps abreast of design movements, social trends & culture

Extras

• 3D rendering skills
• Illustration capabilities
• Video & Photography experience

Salary & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• $55,000 – $65,000 DOE
• 20 -18 days of PTO/year during the month of December 
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

Summary

Our Art Directors play a major role in creating concepts and visual designs that meet the strategic parameters of the creative brief. Manages the visual design elements (e.g. illustration, storyboarding, photography, final art, deck layout, etc.) from concept through execution in collaborative environment while assisting the Creative Director (or Associate Creative Director) in the planning and execution.

elemento L2

Sesame Workshop is looking for a Senior Art Director. Multi-disciplinary brand creative leader to drive the brand vision and creative strategy for Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street and new IP and deliver effective brand solutions across multiple media platforms including on-air promo, video, digital, web, social content + campaigns, experiential, etc. Manage creative professionals: designers, writer, producer, and foster a culture of brand design-led thinking to enable the Workshop to reach its business goals. This role will report to Vice President, Branded Content with the Brand Creative team.

­­­Please Note: The stated salary range in this posting is an average and may not be reflective of individual circumstances. We will review specific salary information during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Develop vibrant visual identities for the Workshop and new properties across major consumer touch points for multiple audiences: trade, families, kids, and fans.
• Lead brand Creative for digital, video, print, and events
• Partner with Brand Marketing to inspire and elevate storytelling solutions for all video/promo, partnerships, digital and social media channels.
• Work closely with Brand Marketing, Media & Education and Social Impact & Philanthropy to elevate creative from distribution partners (HBO, PBS), sponsors, name & likeness campaigns, advocacy work etc.
• Lead cross-functional team for consumer engagement, brand design strategy, and production for marketing campaigns on all platforms, image campaigns, show opens and packages, experiential branding, key art and print and more
• Oversee video and photography shoots for promo, sizzles, show opens, key art, consumer products and other projects.
• Direct and collaborate with production, photographers, illustrators, retouch artists
• Work closely with the Project Managers and Production to inform schedules, team assignments and project deliverables
• Build and maintain effective relationships with partners across the department and organization
• Stay current and up-to-date with new design trends, techniques and processes; seek out and recommend new best practices; drive creative design evolution and innovation
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages intelligent risk-taking, innovation and creative excellence. Provide clear goals, support and actionable feedback for team growth.
• Oversee external creative agencies and outside vendors as needed.
• Act as a brand steward to stakeholders both internal and external.
• Hands-on leader who can build and lead a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of brand creative experience within a management role at a branding agency, entertainment brand, or with a consumer/educational brand.
• Expertise driving brand promotion with media partners (HBO/ PBS/ / Apple/ Homer / Sea World, etc).
• Sophisticated leader and storyteller to inspire strong to deliver on our mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger and kinder.
• A rigorous operational executive with a bold and innovative aesthetic- this person will be seen as an impactful leader, a thought partner with a commitment to creative and products that deliver an engaging user experience
• Deep experience in brand creative cross-platform expertise: digital, motion, print and experience
• Excellent creative leadership and management to inspire and motivate team
• Highly collaborative leader and team player with a talent for influencing cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to build relationships and navigate change
• Ability to self-start, self-manage, and meet deadlines
• Possess a passion for media, entertainment and social impact
• Proven experience completing cross-functional complex creative projects
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects, InDesign)
• Flexibility and adaptability; comfortable working in an often changing environment

Sesame Workshop

The Gig:

We’re on a mission to create the world’s most irresistible travel brand and are searching for a

talented, cutting-edge, innovative, resourceful, sea-based entertainment rock star to help make

that a reality. Entertainment onboard our ladyships is one of the key elements to executing a

brilliant sailor experience, so are you up to the task?

The Entertainment Technical Manager is the human who makes sure all of the complex

entertainment technical systems onboard are in tip-top ship-shape. They will lead a large,

multidisciplinary team of expert technicians while keeping a laser focus on the consistent and

safe operation of all gear and equipment.

Virgin Voyage’s entertainment experience will be truly revolutionary and it takes a very special person to ensure that all of the pieces that make the magic happen are in perfect condition. This is a complex, multifaceted assignment where technical knowledge, creativity, strategic planning, strong management skills, exquisite communication chops, and a genuine passion for Virgin Voyage’s incredible entertainment are the keys to success.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Manage a large and diverse team of technicians and specialists
• Manage the operation of professional lighting, audio, automation, rigging, pyrotechnics and video systems
• Manage the maintenance and repair of entertainment technical equipment
• Manage and update technical documentation and inventory of entertainment technical equipment
• Create an open environment by apprising crew of performance goals while actively promoting the shared values (crew creeds) onboard
• Maintain safety standards in varied venues, indoors, outdoors and off-site
• Attend all production meetings
• Collaborate with entertainment management on schedules for cast, technicians, Shows, Happenings, Parties, Music and rehearsals
• Manage the operation and data entry of our digital scheduling tool for technical events and technician work hours
• Lead regular meetings with direct reports and attend departmental meetings as necessary/requested
• Write and conduct evaluations for direct reports.
• Oversee the general and logistical needs of direct reports.
• Lead sign-on and sign-off of direct reports working with the onboard crew/sailor services department.
• Ensure training is up to date for direct reports.
• Field and action maintenance requests for direct reports.
• Be on call to assist with medical or safety emergencies for direct reports.
• Oversee direct reports crew perks and ensure their compliance with all rules and regulations
• Audit and submit direct reports work hours to people and culture, as needed.
• Actively address the concerns and needs of their direct reports
• Write regular voyage reports on your areas of the sailor experience, as deemed necessary by reporting structure
• Work with the shoreside team to implement additional programming for charters, holiday parties and special events
• Preserves artistic integrity and intention of all productions
• Other duties as assigned
• General safety duties, as dictated by the Safety Officer onboard
• Embody the Virgin brand with passion and joy

Superpowers Required:

• Minimum of five years professional experience in live event, broadcast or theatre industries
• Bachelor’s degree in theatre, stage management or technical arenas with knowledge of international theatrical production preferred
• Strong knowledge of the techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in the operation of stage settings, rigging, scenery and lighting system
• Exceptional communication and collaborative skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people
• Knowledge of broadcast technical systems a plus
• Cruise ship experience is an asset, but not required
• Able to work in loud, disruptive spaces
• Ability to work outside in the sun
• Must have an outgoing personality with excellent communication, language and social skills with a genuine interest in entertaining people
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• A self-starter, who can roll up their sleeves and make ship happen with little supervision
• Great energy and attitude of optimism
• Ability to move mountains without relying on others to do the heavy lifting
• Work experience outside of the United States, in cross-cultural settings, preferred
• Knowledge and experience in using key business tools (MS Office, Google Apps, etc.)
• Conversational English ability is required
• STCW training required

What Matters to Us:

As our founder, Richard Branson famously said, “Company knowledge and job-specific skills can be learned, but you can’t train a personality.” With this in mind, we encourage you to come as you are and be the best version of yourself. Smart and strategic are great, but so are intuitive, passionate, and kind (it’s cool to care).

In return for your epic talent, we’re committed to providing you with engaging and rewarding programs, events, activities, benefits, and perks, with the ambition to make Virgin Voyages your best gig ever.

Virgin Voyages is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LI-JN1

Virgin Voyages

The Art Director will be the lead for our in-house studio photography and evolve the creativity and projection of the floral, plant, food and gift brands we create and oversee. This role will be responsible for a small team of stylists and cross functional partners, such as photographers and retouching. The ability to plan, concept direction and manage tight deadlines and large volumes is a must. The scope of work is photography and photo production, and draws heavily on strong visual acumen, problem solving, conceptual thinking, plus deeply collaborative communication skills.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Maintain and evolve on-brand creative from initial concept through creative reviews and dailies

· Ensure all work visually supports the cohesive creative projection of each season

· Support leadership in creative exploration of test ideas

· Collaborate with cross functional teams from Merchants to Product Development to produce

on-brand and on-brief photography

· Deliver a highly creative level of art direction for all projects by established deadlines

· Create and present forward thinking but on-brand seasonal set development/moodboards. Be able to persuade teams and present detailed ideas in collaborative way.

· Oversee on-set art direction, and maintain cohesive style guide for all photographers internal and external.

· Create retouching ziflows and approve all retouching

· Partner closely with leadership to support and roll-out seasonal directions and ancillary campaigns

· We are a learning focused creative team: as a leader you will be required to coach and develop overall junior creative team, giving opportunities to learn and hone new skills

· Lead and empower team through roadblocks and unexpected problems

· Manage and hire freelancers for internal/external shoots and videos when necessary

· Stays relevant creatively & technologically by owning patterning and researching current

design/industry photography trends. Present seasonally new and refreshed directions

· Cross functional partnership and collaboration are a large part of this role

Qualifications:

· Excellent creative and conceptual thinker

· Ability to manage a small photography studio at different skill levels

· Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages and meet deadlines

· Highly organized with extreme attention to detail

· Strives to make each project exceed expectations

· Self motivated and independent thinker

· Strong leadership and problem solving skills

· Understands the brands and have a high creative taste level

· Must be flexible and able to work with challenging/vocal personalities

· Strong communication and presentation skills

· Willingness to work late when deadlines dictate

· Expert knowledge of ecommerce and direct marketing/e-marketing best practices

· Expert knowledge in ecommerce photography

· Positive, collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member

Enterprise wide:

· Ability to multitask, handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment without a lot of direction or oversight

· Self-starter with strong work ethic and a can-do attitude

· Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques

· Communicate effectively among peers and senior management

· Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict

· A balance of art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with strong business mindset

· A Problem-Solving mindset and willingness to challenge the established norms

· Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking

· Passion for big iconic brands and desire to leave a mark

· Know your stuff – bring the capacity to ask meaningful questions and challenges, access data and cull it into sharp insights that justify great decisions and work

· Understanding of peak time periods, and working some weekends and off-hours during peak periods is a must.

Experience Required:

· Bachelor of Fine Arts degree required

· 8-10 years of photo art direction experience

• 2-3 years managing direct reports in a leadership role within a creative team

• Strong retail, home goods or fashion, and eCommerce experience

• Proven talent in photographic direction

• Video and motion experience desirable

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite

Essential Functions:

· Ability to manually operate a computer

· Ability to lift 25 pounds

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

Calling All Creatives! A Creative Services Producer position is open at KTAL NBC 6, KMSS FOX 33, KSHV V45 in Shreveport, Louisiana. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals with a creative vision along with a great work ethic who can help execute campaigns that draw attention and inspire action – whether they’re for the TV stations, their digital properties or for a commercial client.

• Can you shoot video creatively?
• Can you edit using Adobe Premiere / After Effects?
• Can you write scripts?
• Can you light subjects so they look their best?
• Do you love to find just the right music to round out your production?

Then you belong with us! Apply today!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Promotions/Commercial Producer will create on-air promotion spots from conception to completion.
• Daily projects may include news topicals, proof of performance, image, web and social drivers for the news products, as well as local can network sports / entertainment.
• Duties may also include graphic support for digital, social, corporate materials, etc.
• Work with vendors and clients
• Create and execute original production shoots
• Deliver top-notch projects in a timely fashion.

Requirements and Skills:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience at a TV station, agency as an on-air writer/producer/videographer/editor
• Highly creative individual with strong writing, video and editing skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized and use time efficiently
• Proficient in non-linear editing, specifically Adobe Premiere
• Proficient in After Effects
• Graphics and animation experience a plus
• Fluent in Social Media

OUR COMPANY

With 199 television stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest TV station operator in the country. But we are more than that. We’re also a technology company. Along with a broad range of broadcast opportunities, Nexstar staffs a growing and diversified digital media operation encompassing content management and mobile platforms, content marketing, targeted advertising products and strategic digital design and advertising operations. From newsroom to sales to operations to digital technology, joining Nexstar Nation offers unlimited opportunities for your career endeavors.

OUR VALUES

We respect our audience, customers, team members and owners. We encourage every individual’s contributions and personal growth. We honor diversity. We foster work environments that provide personal pride through job satisfaction and a balanced life. We embrace the communities in which we operate. We promote open communications, innovation, and creativity. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors. We are in the local content business, providing multiple platforms for news, entertainment, and successful marketing solutions, enriching each community we serve. Each of our television stations are local service businesses.

OPPORTUNITY

With markets ranging from small to major, Nexstar has a place for every experience level. Whether you’re just starting your broadcasting career or ready to make the leap into a larger market, Nexstar offers a broad range of opportunities. And that same market diversity allows Nexstar to give team members room to grow and progress in their careers. As your experience, ability, talent, and ambition grows, so too will your options within Nexstar Nation.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer digital streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the newly announced platform FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for 20 consecutive years, while FBN currently ranks among the top business channels on cable. Owned by FOX Corporation, FOX News Media reaches 200 million people each month.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a creative, thorough, and hardworking Associate Producer/Writer to join Outnumbered. As an Associate Producer/Writer, you will be responsible for selecting/building video and graphic elements in a team environment. You’re well versed in politics, culture, and current events — and innately curious about everything else. You are a talented writer and excellent researcher who sees value in discovering unique elements to stories. As an Associate Producer/Writer, you will also work under tight deadlines and breaking news situations. You have a positive attitude and a team player.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ordering the graphics and/or video for reporter hits, guest segments, intros, and teases for daytime news shows and entering them into the rundown
• Work with the graphics PAs to ensure elements are spellchecked and editorially/factually correct
• Communicate with editors and PAs regarding video and soundbites to ensure they are cut properly both editorially and technically
• Understand the stories and all the nuances to stack appropriate videos for segments
• Select elements such as sound, video clips, and graphics to help tell a story
• Make elements on the fly in a live control room environment and make last-minute changes and updates
• Work closely with producers and writers to ensure their vision is properly executed
• Make the editorial decision on which full screens should be lined into guest segments based on the topic(s)
• Make suggestions to improve images better whenever possible
• Conduct in-depth research
• Additional responsibilities based on your unique talents/abilities
• Able to work weekends and overnight hours

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of prior television (or similar) experience
• Strong knowledge of news, politics, and current events; familiarity with popular influencers, commentators, and opinion-makers
• Ability to identify and produce compelling video and graphics
• Ability to work with others under intense deadline pressure
• Ability to work independently and make educated decisions independently
• Willingness to listen, learn and grow from constructive criticism

ABOUT YOU

• You find the best part of a story and make it matter to a national audience
• You are creative and think ‘outside the box’

Interested candidates can send their resume to Katie Curcio at [email protected].

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $59,500.00-74,500.00 annually for New York City and Westchester County, NY. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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