Promotions Producer

WDAF-TV/FOX4, the #1 station in Kansas City, is looking for a Promotions Producer to join the Creative Marketing team.  Our ideal candidate is a bright, motivated team player with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for creativity and innovation. If you can write attention-grabbing copy and edit compelling visuals into effective promotional spots, we want you to apply. Be a part of something big, with an award-winning team that thrives.

Essential Duties:

• Collaborate with decision makers and contributors with conceptualization and production of on-air station image and promotion with a primary focus on news
• Maintain various projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong customer service skills
• Extensive experience editing, writing, shooting, and motion graphics for projects on deadline
• Working within After Effects, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management systems  

Requirements & Skills:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in promotion or commercial production
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Experienced in marketing and design. Ability to translate brand visual identity and style guides into day-to-day project creation.
• Software skills required include Adobe Creative Suite production package including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, and Media Encoder on a PC platform
• The position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility in breaking news situations
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team
• Possess a strong understanding of fundamental design, a strong sense of color, typography, and composition
• Meet all deadlines, fulfill scheduling commitments, and consistently achieve deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Must have strong communication skills to communicate project status, assets needed, and expectations, and provide customer service skills across a large group.   
• Ensure creative aligns with the Director’s brand guidelines, legal requirements, and vision
• Stay updated on industry best practices to incorporate innovative ideas into projects

This is an in-office position located in Kansas City.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Marketing and Creative Services Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.  In addition, the Creative Services Producer must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  Repetitive movements are required.  Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.