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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. We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage Health Savings Account with Company contributions Flexible Spending Account Employer-paid life and disability benefits Paid parental leave benefits Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions Employee Assistance Program Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO Focus on Caring Salary/Wage: $36,000/annually Shift and Schedule: Mon. - Fri. Job Type: Full-Time ____________________ About WDBJ: WDBJ7, WZBJ, and WDBJ7.com is a gray-owned dominant CBS-affiliated media powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as Your Hometown Station , WDBJ7 and WZBJ serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produce more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market. Headquartered in a state-of-the-art digital broadcast center in Roanoke, Virginia, the station also operates Virginia bureaus in Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Lexington, and Danville. For more than 63 years, WDBJ7 has been the number-one station of choice for viewers from Roanoke to Lynchburg and across the New River Valley. Job Summary/Description: WDBJ7, the number one station in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a talented Creative Services Producer to join the creative department. The ideal candidate is a highly innovative, enthusiastic individual with the drive and experience to conceptualize, write, produce, direct, and edit promotion and sales materials to engage all audiences. Proficiency with cinema cameras, DSLRs, and non-linear editing is required. Must be a self-motivator, highly organized, and able to collaborate well with others. If you are a talented person and have samples of your work to prove it, we want to hear from you! This is an on-site position, but you ll be working for a Millennial leader. Planned out remote days happen. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Write, shoot, and edit news and weather marketing materials, as well as on-air branding campaigns. Light and shoot in buildings, our studio, newsroom, and various outdoor environments. Write, shoot, and edit client commercials and bring creative ideas to the table. Work directly with clients and marketing executives to incorporate ideas into commercials that will drive business to the client. Aid in planning and execution of station events; serve as a liaison between organizations. Learn content trafficking systems and aid in the placement of marketing messages. Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines. Savvy networker who can develop and maintain successful relationships internally and externally. Other duties as assigned. Must provide a creative reel demonstrating knowledge of video production, especially the Adobe Creative Suite to be considered. Qualifications/Requirements: Experience with cinema cameras, DSLR cameras, lenses, and filters. Professional video lighting and audio skills. Must be highly organized and have great time management skills. Able to collaborate well with others internally and externally. Ability to craft an engaging message focused on the viewer and/or client benefits. Adobe or other non-linear editing experience is required. Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and knowledge of other related Creative Cloud programs. Strong creative team player with a positive attitude. Some nights, weekends, and holidays will be required. Must have a stable high-speed internet connection to support seamless collaboration if working remotely. Must be able to carry, setup, and work with station equipment (20-30lbs), as well as sit and stand for long periods of time. Ability to occasionally work outside in all weather conditions. Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record. Applications without work samples or demo reel will not be considered. If you feel you re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to, 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 ) WDBJ-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company 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, 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. Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.