Multi-Market Creative Producer

We are seeking a highly creative and versatile Multi-Market Creative Producer who can independently shoot, write, and edit compelling promotional content for various marketing within their region. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of storytelling, branding, and visual production techniques to create engaging content that resonates with local audiences and drives marketing objectives. This role involves end-to-end production, from concept creation and scriptwriting to shooting and editing.

Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities:

• Concept Development: Collaborate with other creative producers, regional marketing director and head of creative to develop creative concepts for commercials that align with brand messaging and target audience.
• Scriptwriting: Write clear, engaging, and persuasive scripts for marketing commercials, ensuring that the messaging is on point and supports the client’s objectives.
• Video Production (Shooting): Plan and execute video shoots, including setting up lighting, audio, and camera equipment. Capture high-quality footage for marketing commercials across various platforms, including television, digital, and social media.
• Video Editing: Edit raw footage into polished, professional commercials using video editing software. Ensure smooth transitions, appropriate pacing, and alignment with the brand’s tone and objectives.
• Field Collaboration: Work closely with regional marketing director, general manager and news director to gather feedback and refine creative concepts throughout the production process. Maintain effective communication and manage expectations.
• Creative Direction: Manage the overall visual style of the commercials, including framing, composition, color grading, and motion graphics, ensuring the final product meets high production standards.
• Post-Production: Add special effects, graphics, music, and voiceovers where needed to enhance the commercial’s effectiveness. Ensure the final cut is optimized for various formats (TV, digital, social media).
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, managing timelines and deliverables. Work under tight deadlines to meet client needs and campaign launch dates.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in media production, film, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in video production, including writing, shooting, and editing commercials or promotional content.
• Proficiency with video production tools (e.g., cameras, lighting, sound equipment).
• Advanced skills in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to create high-quality marketing commercials.
• Experience with scriptwriting and storytelling for short-form content.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage the full production process from start to finish.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clients and team members.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and social media advertising formats.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, color grading, and sound design

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.