KPRC 2 is looking for a full-time Promotions Producer to join our innovative and award-winning Creative Services team. Our ideal candidate has an eye for design, has continuously evolving ideas, is self-motivated and is an inspired thinker who understands how to grab viewers’ attention by crafting viewer-centric scripts (using non-traditional news promo writing and strategy) and using bold imagery, music, editing and shooting for all platforms which includes on air, digital platforms, and social media.

The perfect candidate will fit the culture of our team if they thrive on collaboration and bring a positive enthusiasm and passion to their projects.

This Promotions Producer will report to the Brand Manager and Creative Services Director and work closely with our on-air talent, news producers and the digital team to produce daily, weekly, and monthly campaigns. Expect three to four projects per week.

This team member is passionate and welcomes the opportunity to work extra hours to take projects from good to great.

Responsibilities:

• Write, produce, shoot, direct and edit exceptional, attention-grabbing promotional spots for special stories, topicals, POBs, and full-scale marketing campaigns to brand our products in alignment with KPRC 2 brand pillars, (including digital, on-air, web supplements, web articles, and social media), both independently and as a team.
• Be an advocate for our target demo by speaking up during meetings and sharing ways to improve our news and marketing tactics.
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and ensure that your projects are delivered on time.
• Craft production schedules and shot sheets ahead of production.
• Fill station promotional logs as needed.
• Generate and execute ideas to improve workflow and create efficiency within the department.
• Provide production support and timely, excellent customer service to all other departments.
• Available to work extra hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Occasionally work at off-site station events.
• Other projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in a mid-large television DMA is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, TV Production or communications is preferred.
• Attention to detail and capable of handling projects with little direction.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Excellent project management and time management skills required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro required.
• Applicants with intermediate to advanced knowledge of videography, lighting, and audio will have an advantage.
• Applicants with experience in After Effects, Arc Publishing, Social Newsdesk, Google Ad Manager, BlueConic, iNEWS and WideOrbit will have an advantage.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must have the ability to calmly multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage deadline pressures.
• Must be a spelling and grammar pro, both oral and written.
• Must be open to constructive criticism and be willing to pivot accordingly.
• Must have extensive knowledge of PC operating systems as well as expertise in tape-less workflows, file-based video codecs and conversions.

To apply: MUST HAVE A REEL!

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks. You must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Texas Law.

No Phone Calls Please

KPRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, KPRC will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person