Entertainment Careers Casting Calls and Auditions

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within our community! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, character-driven stories that are important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 30 + local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to tell amazing stories that mean something to our communities. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories across multiple platforms. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

What we’re looking for: An Associate Producer who can Research and write news scripts for assigned shows and newscasts. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in shooting, scripting and editing as directed as well as coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability
• Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines
• Effective skills and excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with the local market
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately
• Basic editing skills

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of television news experience

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WDAM:

WDAM 7 is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on WDAM 7 NBC and WDAM 7 ABC. Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 168 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry and Wayne). WDAM 7 is less than two hours driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

WDAM 7 is looking for a standout Marketing Producer ready to help us reach viewers across all screens. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and strong communicator with hands on knowledge and experience in video production. If you have initiative and creativity, we want you on our team. This position will be responsible for the development of cutting edge & eye-catching station promos and commercials.

*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Prior experience with script writing, shooting, proper lighting techniques, non-linear editing and graphics is a must (Adobe Cloud preferred). This position will report to the Marketing Director.

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

As “total experience experts,” CG Creative Studios produces powerful live and digital experiences enabling clients to reach audiences and achieve their goals in deeper, more meaningful engagement. The company produces virtual and live corporate events and conferences on almost every continent, as well as video, communications campaigns and digital projects globally. Through its digital production arm, CG Creative creates digital stages to broadcast virtual events to audiences worldwide. Our clients include organizations as diverse as the Fortune 50 and technology startups.

About the Role

As a Creative Producer, you are responsible for the overall management, execution, and final delivery of creative content. Experience in all creative & content deliverables accepted, but specifically motion graphics/animations and live video shoot production experience required.

DURATION:

• TBD, based on project assignment

Client Management:

• • Maintaining and fostering positive client relationships
  • Sharing client/project information + challenges to colleagues to foster a mutually supportive environment
  • Managing client expectations on budget, timelines, project progress, etc

Budget Management:

• • Developing creative deliverable budgets, working with the account, creative, production and technical teams to adequately scope for the project
  • Providing weekly updates on hours/budget within each project, pulling weekly reports on timekeeping program
  • Approving vendor/contractor invoices against budget line items

Project Management:

• • Setting up projects, with clear objectives, in the project management system and up keep of schedules, tasks, budgets
  • Establishing and communicating timelines and expectations with internal staff in line with client expectations
  • Responsible for collaborating with Traffic Management to schedule creative resources within a software system
  • Developing project briefs for each kick-off meeting with creative teams
  • Overseeing and driving creative excellence and brand integrity within the project both internally and externally
  • Retrieving and providing the required assets for projects and maintaining the approved file structure
  • Overseeing weekly project status updates with interdepartmental teams and/or supervisor
  • Prioritizing and manages multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Providing debrief feedback with designers and production

Production (Video Shoots):

• • Assign and manage key production positions such as Video Director, Director of Photography, and Lighting and audio crew members
  • Scout and secure filming locations
  • Cast and hire professional talent
  • Facilitating the exchange of information between client and production crew members
  • May be required to conduct interviews and direct on-screen talent as needed
  • Familiarity with HD and 4K professional cameras (Canon C300, Sony F700, Red Epic or similar) required
  • Familiarity with basic lighting, grip and audio recording equipment for studio and field production required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 + years in project management related to video production, motion graphics, brand design, marketing, digital content channels for creative agencies
• 5 + years on-set experience producing live video shoots
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop) preferred
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Ability to anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management and make effective decisions to balance creative constraints
• Knowledge of Brand and Identity development a plus
• Knowledge of information architecture, UI and UX Design a plus
• High ethical standards. Ability to creatively problem-solve and exercise good business judgment
• Proven leadership and management ability, demonstrating innovation, flexibility and best-in-class attributes
• Ability to delegate tasks and implement changes appropriately and effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a remote capacity. In-studio filming may be required on a limited basis.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST

TRAVEL

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

EEO STATEMENT

CG Creative provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CG Creative Studios complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Our team has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Creative Services Multi-Platform Producer.

Although every day will not look the same here are some of the main day to day responsibilities of our Creative Services Multi-Platform Producer:

• Work with the Creative Services Director (CSD), our news digital team and on-air talent to create compelling teases and promos to convince viewers to watch Local 12 News on multiple platforms
• Coordinate projects as well as key information to make certain specified deadlines are met
• Additional duties include basic design work when applicable

Here are the skills you need to be successful in this role:

• Non-linear editing experience using Adobe Premier
• Core understanding of shooting and scripting of both on-air and social media promos
• Ability to write, shoot and edit content that tells a compelling story
• A strong knowledge of fundamental design, sense of color, typography, and composition
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles
• A baseline understanding of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
• Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
• Strong story-telling abilities that can be written in a conversational manner
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment in excess of 40 lbs.
• A college degree is preferred

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

MALKA is seeking a Creative Producer with experience producing content and owning creative alongside commercial brands and managing client relationships, delivering unique digital promo content for our commercial productions. We’re looking for a highly creative, strategic thinker to direct outside agencies/partners and manage all aspects of a campaign from concept through final delivery, ensuring that all elements conform to the brand.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Develop and execute project scopes, timelines, budgets, and staffing plans
• Main creative lead on projects and own creative staffing for projects
• Support Creative Director and other creatives on campaigns ensuring the concept sold through in the pitch/development stage is delivered to client
• Communicate with internal and client teams effectively to ensure expectations are set and all deliverables are met on schedule
• Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness to meet project milestones, internal team needs, and client expectations
• Construct clear, concise, and error-free written and verbal communications that provide the details required for project stakeholders
• Manage and/or mentor junior project managers
• Manage client expectations and experience very closely

About Us

MALKA is a creative studio with the instincts of a creative agency, but built on the backbone of an agile production company. We don’t just dream it, we create it; because we know how and we have everything we need to do it. We produce feature documentaries, shows, and podcasts, represent talent in the NFL, UFC, and esports, develop ad campaigns and creative for some of the biggest brands in the world, produce daily live streams and entertainment for virtual audiences, and create thousands of pieces of video, design, and animated content across every visual medium that exists. We took what was typically done by multiple vendors and built it under a single roof. Not only does that allow our creatives to expand their capabilities—it elevates every piece of content that comes out of our studio. This is content at the speed of culture. With facilities in Santa Monica, CA, and Jersey City, NJ and over 180 creatives, we plug in anywhere, anytime, on projects large and small, for clients across every industry.

At MALKA we are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V.

Requirements

• 4-6+ years of work experience in a client-facing organization or marketing/advertising agency
• Experience in leading creative for projects
• Possess a strong creative perspective and an impressive reel demonstrating a range of creative executions
• A deep understanding of production and post-production processes
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills, as well as good interpersonal skills are required
• Must be able to negotiate estimates on jobs as well as stay on budget and follow through with all required legal requirements between agencies and partners
• Knowledge of edit, VFX and design process and platforms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills- Strong decision making skills
• Strong creative and project management skills- Ability to operate with significant autonomy and discretion
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to manage creative teams, inspire great creative and problem solve
• Ability to track budgets on creative projects and negotiate estimates
• Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Voluntary Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Unlimited PTO

WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced journalist to work as Executive Producer in our room.

In this position, you will work with the on-air, producing, production, and digital teams to drive the gathering, creation, presentation and distribution of engaging, compelling content across all broadcast and digital platforms. This leader will work closely with the News Director and other newsroom management to continue to grow the station’s ratings, brand, and create content with an audience-focused, inclusive journalism strategy.

Our ideal candidate has strong news judgment, thrives during breaking news, utilizes analytics, social listening, research, and at least 8 years of news producing/newsroom leadership experience to help make sound editorial decisions for the newsroom.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and oversees daily newsgathering efforts at night.
• Oversees early evening and late night newscasts.
• Assigns daily stories and projects to reporters, anchors, photographers, and digital team and monitors the progress of story development throughout the evening.
• Focuses on accuracy and strong writing in our scripts, copy editing and closely working with reporters and producers to create accurate, informative, and engaging content.
• Works with management team to approve all on air scripts prior to news broadcasts.
• Aggressively covers breaking news for all platforms.
• Champions story planning and works with entire team to produce engaging storytelling through strong writing, visuals, use of sound, graphics, and other production techniques.
• Boldly participates in the newsroom editorial meetings to make editorial decisions.
• Works with editorial team on developing best practices and innovating our newscasts.
• Collaborates with news team on potential story ideas and planning for both on-air and digital coverage.

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