Producer / Writer (Contract to Hire)

Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking an experienced Producer/Writer to join the Production team.

We are a network that produces family content, and we work with production companies who produce content for us. The Producer/Writer is a true brand fan and a leader that is skilled in all aspects of development, pre-production, production, and post-production. The Producer/Writer is responsible for the production of video to support Great American Media’s network priorities and has the ability to manage diverse teams in various programs and promo creation.

If you’re passionate about creating family-friendly content, and you’re excited about the prospect of working with diverse teams to manage high volumes of content including promos, we want to hear from you!

This is a contract-to-hire position and is fully on-site at our Fort Worth, TX Headquarters.

The Production and Post Teams Story

Production and Post-Production is more than just a team of creative specialists. We are a driven, detail oriented, quirky, passionate, fun, diverse collective of gifted collaborators striving to break boundaries in telling engaging family stories. 

We value our teammates and want to see each one grow and achieve their full potential. We know our employees are the core of our success and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our growing team.

We strive to be known for pushing the limits of brave storytelling. We are seeking technical-minded individuals who want to develop fresh and distinctive ideas that connect with our viewers. 

Responsibilities

• Manage creative and execution of various projects at the same time for multiple brands (Great American Family, Great American Living, etc.).
• Organize large volumes of content to create scripted assets for air.
• Script short, mid, and/or long form video content.
• Produce content to the highest creative standards within budget and on time.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is a true fan of Family-Friendly content.
• Has strong scripting/story skills. Story producing credits are a plus.
• Has experience as a producer of short, mid, and/or long form video content and excels in the production of multi-platform video projects for various internal clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in film, television production, communication or related field.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience as a Producer on short, mid, or long-form digital and/or linear projects. Experience working within a network environment is a plus.
• Experience in both field and post-producing.
• Experience in Promotional work, family content and/or repurposed content is a plus.
• Experience in direction and working with talent.
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and Adobe Suite. Ability to edit string outs of projects with Adobe Premiere is a plus.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills are required.
• Must be comfortable working a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Must have the ability to work independently and efficiently to meet various deadlines under strict time constraints.
• Knowledge or experience in spreadsheet and database applications like Smartsheet and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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