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 WNDU:
WNDU-TV is a great place for experienced television professionals to make their next career move. Located on the campus of The University of Notre Dame, WNDU is a top-notch multimedia company who has invested heavily in the latest news gathering and production technology to better serve our community. WNDU is the market leader and South Bend Indiana’s NBC, Antenna TV, Circle TV, and The Grio affiliate. WNDU serves more than 279,000 households in the 96th television DMA. It’s an ideal location close to Chicago and Indianapolis and just 30 minutes from Lake Michigan. Home to The University of Notre Dame, Indiana University South Bend, and Saint Mary’s College, the South Bend area is a thriving destination for first-rate education, sports, arts, and entertainment.
Job Summary/Description:
Cut through the clutter and rise above the competition by joining the WNDU-TV Creative Services team. If you have an appreciation for news and a passion for creating content that pops, then this job is for you! This is a great opportunity for a talented promotion or news professional looking to make a move. Duties will include creating daily social media marketing, enterprise topical promotion, proof of performance, and assisting with station image campaigns. Candidate must have broadcast promotion, newsroom, or creative services writing experience and experience with non-linear editing systems. Electronic field production and Adobe Cloud applications experience preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Creating and placing daily social media marketing materials.
- Producing enterprise topical and proof of performance promotions.
- Assisting with the creation of station image campaigns.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Video production experience
- Non-linear editing experience (Adobe Premiere, After Effects and/or Edius experience is a must)
- Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator is preferred (ability to produce digital and print graphics)
- Experience shooting on a DSLR and/or professional grade video camera
- Ability to write, shoot and edit content that tells a compelling story
- Experience with engaging social media audiences
- FAA Drone Certification a plus
- College degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Marketing or another related field preferred
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
- Voiceover experience is a plus
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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.
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