Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

KOIN 6 TV/Portland’s CW, a Nexstar Media Group Inc. owned CBS and CW duopoly in Portland, Oregon is looking for dynamic and top-notch Creative Services Producer.

Job Summary: The creative services producer delivers and contributes top-notch news promotion that takes our efforts to the next level. Help create commercial integration projects for station partners. Write teases that keep the viewer engaged and glued on all platforms. Edit compelling promos that entice the viewer to watch and interact with our station and its content.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluating stories for best possible promotion content; writing compelling teases for promos, social media posts, in-show and various platforms.
• Direct, write, shoot, edit topical news promotional spots and content designed to compel the viewer to watch.
• Create promotional spots, public service announcements and other special projects as assigned.
• Create graphics and special effects for promotional content on multiple platforms.
• Monitor post-production processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
• Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.
• Write, produce and edit material that appeals to target audiences.
• Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Creative, progressive thinker with ideas to make compelling promotion on multiple platforms.
• Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.
• Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.
• Strong news marketing judgment and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.
• Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Ability to meet quality standards for service & evaluate customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency in ENPS preferred.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience may substitute + 3 years’ experience in television or radio broadcast/production.

Training/Equipment:

Utilize state-of-the-art TV technology, including Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Work may be conducted in extreme outdoor weather conditions. Position may require long hours, work on weekends & evenings, and holidays may be required. Some travel may be required.

The employee in this position 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 near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Position requires the use and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

TO APPLY: Please visit the Work for us page at KOIN.com: https://bit.ly/2IsKviW or at the Nexstar Website at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process.

To be considered for this position you must apply online via the Nexstar Media Group Career Portal: Please remember to attach your cover letter, resume, and a link to your demo reel or portfolio (if applicable).

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About Us: Broadcasting since 1953, KOIN-TV is Portland’s CBS affiliate, providing exceptional local news content on air and online (koin.com), CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington. KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week, featuring award-winning, in-depth investigations, news, weather, traffic, KOIN News AM-Extra and Game-On! KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland, OR. Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with a portfolio of 197 full power owned or serviced stations in 115 markets reaching approximately 63% of US television households. Today, as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America, Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism, diversity and trustworthy, unbiased broadcast journalism. At the same time, the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers, hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.

*****EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED****

KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KOIN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check

KOIN-TV

Creative Director

PepperPointe Partnerships is looking for an energetic, creative and forward-thinking individual who thrives in a collaborative role and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The marketing department manages 82 different dental practice brands comprising 132 locations in Kentucky,New York and Virginia. The creative director reports directly to the chief marketing officer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead creative team members, including graphic designer and social media coordinator
• Supervise all work completed by the creative team to support rest of marketing team
• Head brand campaign strategy, creative direction, design, and copywriting while also advising marketing managers on ad placements
• Lead development and maintenance of all design and copywriting associated with managing practice websites through our 3rd party web management company, Harris & Ward.
• Coordinate with Harris & Ward for all digital ad placement, design, and creative
• Coordinate all creative production with internal and external members, including photo/video/print production
• Support the messaging and copywriting needs of marketing managers to support their designated brands

Skills and Experience

• 3+ years experience in similar role
• Advertising agency experience strongly preferred
• Understanding of various advertising outlets and best practices for placement of omnichannel efforts
• Strong project organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of Adobe and Canva
• BS/BA in advertising, fine art, design or relevant field; MS/MA will be considered an asset
• Ability to collaborate and efficiently communicate with multiple personalities

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm at PepperPointe Partnerships’ location in downtown Lexington,KY

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K

PTO

● 3 weeks (15 days) – per calendar year

• *PepperPointe Partnerships is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PepperPointe Partnerships

The Creative Director will have a passion for creativity, leadership, and ministry. They will provide strategic vision and leadership for the creative team, lead all phases of the video production process, oversee all print and digital media & communication, and oversee the entire aesthetic of our property and facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership development and direction of our growing team of staff, freelancers, and volunteers, acting as the principal creative lead for the weekend experience
• Coordinate, produce, and project manage all phases of the video production process, including going from concept to script to talent management; then to production, editing, and packaging for final consumption
• Committed to timely deliverables and appropriate communication
• Collaborating in all phases of our multiple worship services and special event production, including all message development, media, graphic, and technical aspects from concept development through production
• Leading the creative messaging development process
• Oversee all communications, including print graphics, website content, social media, and videography, maintaining consistency of branding across all formats
• Creating a culture based upon church staff core values within the creative team
• Stay current on emerging trends in ministry, marketing, technology, and design
• Keep the creative team continually engaged in producing excellent results while staying on schedule and within budget
• Handle and manage all staff evaluations and administration for the creative team
• Working closely with church leadership and trustees to oversee the overall aesthetic of our property and facilities

As a Creative Director you will have these skills and qualifications

• Be a committed follower of Jesus Christ, seeking to know, love and serve God
• Exemplify the church’s values and uphold the staff covenant with integrity
• 5+ years experience in management with graphic design, marketing, and creative management with advertising agency experience preferred
• Able to create and implement a clear vision, including a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement communications within the vision of the church
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
• Able to navigate all aspects of media production, message development, design, social media, and marketing
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to excel at details, multi-task, and thrive in deadline-driven environment
• A passion for team, staff culture, excellence, and loyalty
• A willingness and openness to be coached
• Self-motivated, professional demeanor, and adaptability to pivot with a contagious “whatever it takes” attitude
• Ministry leadership experience and the ability to lead a large team and multiple projects & deadlines
• Keen ability to detect and solve problems effectively
• Experience planning and managing a department and team budget, including keeping detailed records
• Experience interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and developing multiple direct reports and building teams, empowering for growth
• Computer proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Google Workspace in a Mac environment is preferred
• Ability to prepare for training and speaking before specialized audiences and the general public

This is a full-time opportunity working onsite in the Broken Arrow, OK area. 5+ yrs. experience and becoming a member of the church is required.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link/case studies for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply

i creatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talent will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in providing a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity and inclusion, because it truly fosters creativity.

icreatives

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

WDAY-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time First News Broadcast Director

WDAY-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time TV Broadcast Director.  This is an excellent opportunity for anyone eager to work for this regions dominant news leader. Be a part of an innovative, cutting edge team in an industry that will provide you with the opportunity to work in an exciting and challenging environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Direct First News broadcast and other live programming.
• Ability to operate other studio control equipment.
• Ingest commercials.
• Other assigned work as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Background in directing , broadcast production, or commercial production preferred
• Must be reliable, able to work unsupervised, and meet deadlines
• Must be able to work from 4am-12pm
• Must be able to work weekday/weekend shifts
• Must be able to work holidays
• Must have access to consistent transportation to meet required shifts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Must be able to operate equipment using two upper extremities at the same time

At Forum Communications Company, our legacy is deeply rooted in harnessing the power of communication to connect and inform people in the communities we serve. Since 1917, everything we do is driven by creating and sharing information, ideas and insights.

Today, we’re a leading media and technology company that’s home to a family of people whose passion and purpose is fueled by collaboration and innovation. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals and having fun.

Come for the perks: Excellent employee culture, competitive pay, 401(k), company-paid volunteer time, health and wellness initiatives for all employees. Additional perks for full-time positions include: comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time off, paid holidays and paid time off for birthday, paid parental and pregnancy disability leave for qualifying employees.

Stay for the people: Family-owned and operated since 1917, development and growth opportunities, inclusive, creative culture, safe working environment, employees of all ages and backgrounds, positive collaboration.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.

Forum Communications Co.

BBDO has been in the big idea business for over a century and is one of the most awarded advertising agencies in the world. Dedication to our craft is summed up in the BBDO mantra: The Work. The Work. The Work. We create work that changes user behavior, tells a brand’s story across all channels and media, and is an economic multiplier for our clients’ businesses. We uniquely combine world-class creative with content production agility and real-time analytics. Quite simply, we believe that in the absence of great work, nothing else matters.

Like BBDO Atlanta is looking for a talented creative team – apply together or come to us as your own separate geniuses. Jr Art Director and Jr Copywriter with a hunger to work across multiple brands to create impactful, award-wining work.

Description

Our Jr Art Director will work closely with producers, developers, and copywriters to articulate clear ideas to our clients and produce ad art that compels and inspires. The ideal person for this role doesn’t just have a keen eye for crafting a story, but also a mindset for visual strategy in digital, social, and traditional media spaces.

What you’ll be doing for us…

• Conceiving and executing advertising ideas that are consistent with the outlined strategy
• Partnering with other creative team members who share the responsibility on the given assignment
• Contributing to innovative solutions for the agency’s existing business and participating in creative engagement efforts for new business
• Developing a discipline and department standard for compelling creative visuals within interactive communications across all media
• Assisting in communicating and presenting your vision to internal teams and clients

What we’re looking for from you…

• 0-1 years of art direction experience in an advertising environment
• A portfolio of advertising samples
• Proficient in campaign integration across all media—digital, social, broadcast, and beyond
• Bringing large brand experience and/or genuine creative ideas to the table
• Proven understanding of brand identity structure—how the visual, verbal, and execution come together to create a holistic experience
• Solid presentation and communication skills
• Naturally collaborative, with a clear understanding of how a project team operates
• A curiosity about evolving social and digital landscapes, and a genuine love of advertising

Job Type:

• Full-Time
• Hybrid (In 2-3, remote 2-3 – in Buckhead)

Benefits:

• Health/Vision/Dental/Life Benefits including family planning (up to $20k)
• Matching 401(k) up to 4%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000 annually
• Hybrid or remote work options, depending on position
• Generous holiday and paid time off plans

BBDO Atlanta

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®

News 8 Now has an immediate opening for a dynamic Executive Producer to help manage the day-to-day operations of the newsroom and shepherd Morgan Murphy Media’s new J365 Producer program. The Executive Producer will work closely with the News Director on special projects, planning, and leading a growing team of award-winning journalists. They will also guide the next generation of Producers through an intensive year-long on-the-job training program designed to set them up for a long and successful career through a dedicated curriculum to include showcasing, newsroom leadership, understanding the audience, goal setting, digital producing and more.

What you’ll do:

–       Work closely with broadcast and digital producers, MMJs, photojournalists, and anchors to create compelling news content for all News 8 Now newscasts and platforms

–       Develop daily coverage plans and special content plans

–       Oversee J365 Producer program

–       Provide feedback to the news team

–       Produce newscasts as needed

What you’ll bring:

–       Newsroom management experience preferred

–       A strong newswriting and newscast producing background

–       Excellent communication and people skills

–       Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills

–       Ability to multi-task in high stress situations

–       Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to schedule changes

Morgan Murphy Media is a dynamic and progressive family-owned business since 1890 that values our employees, culture, and community. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, it operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, apps and a digital marketing agency across its seven locations. To learn more, visit morganmurphymedia.com.

Morgan Murphy Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities.

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