Commercial Production Tech IV at The E.W. Scripps Company in Lansing, Michigan

Job Description:

WSYM in Lansing, MI is seeking a Commercial Production Tech to join its team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Work with leadership to identify the most effective style and tone for commercials and promotional spots




• Identify opportunities to target specific viewers in the production of promotional spots and commercials




• Conceptualize, write, shoot and edit commercials for clients, on-air promotional spots for news, programming and special projects.




• Direct talent and operate camera on Live Remote commercial shoots




• Produce various lengths of any spot for use on all digital platforms including social media.




• Identify opportunities for using our promotion on digital platforms, including social media.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or Marketing related field preferred




• Minimum 3 years broadcast commercial experience. Social media experience preferred.




• Proven experience in photography, non-linear editing and creative software applications.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Proficient in writing compelling copy




• Ability to shoot a clear and effective video for all platforms we support




• Ability to tease effectively on television and digital platforms, including social media




• May be required to work a non-traditional schedule




• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. Scripps’ national networks reach nearly every American through the news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.