About Gray Media:
Gray Media 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 KCRG:
KCRG TV9 is the ABC affiliate in Cedar Rapids and is owned by Gray Media, Inc. KCRG's crew of dedicated reporters and staff serves the Eastern Iowa region. The station is a longtime leader in local news and programming in the region. KCRG 9.2 brings local live events to Eastern Iowa, including high school and college sports, show choirs, parades, professional baseball, hockey, soccer, and much more. KCRG is also part of Gray Digital Media (GDM), which offers high-quality and targeted digital services, both locally and in all 50 states.
Job Summary/Description:
KCRG is seeking a skilled writer/filmographer/graphic designer to write, shoot, and edit commercials for advertising clients as well as station promotions. Candidate must be a skilled visual storyteller with skills in writing, cinematography, and Adobe Creative Suite editing programs, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects. This individual is a hands-on producer with interpersonal skills to communicate needs to on camera individuals to achieve the best production results.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Work collaboratively with a diverse group of staff
• Usage of Adobe Creative Suite and its various programs
• Create ideas, write scripts, and coordinate commercial shoots with both sales staff and advertising clients
• Shoot and edit on multiple camera formats
• Maintain an ability to adapt to changes in work environment and locations
• Present ideas and gain approval and satisfaction from clients
• Practice self-motivation and demonstrate the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, both independently, as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Time management skills and day-to-day project flexibility are required
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience in film production/videography preferred
• Ability to communicate both internally with staff and externally with advertising clients
• Knowledge and proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility when it comes to scheduling and on occasion work an evening, weekend, and/or holiday
• Availability to be present at commercial shoot locations and in person for editing
• Capable of providing a valid driver's license and the ability to drive company owned vehicles
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media 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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.