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Creative Services Producer

KRGV Channel 5 News
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KRGV-TV5 in Weslaco, Texas, has the following vacancy:

KRGV-TV, Channel 5 News, the ABC Affiliate and #1 news station in the McAllen- Harlingen- Weslaco-Brownsville, Texas market (#83), is looking for an experienced Creative Services Producer. 

Qualified candidates must be self-starters with hands-on knowledge and experience with shooting videos, strong writing skills, and understanding of proper lighting techniques. 

The Creative Services Producer must be able to work closely with business owners, television sales executives, and management. The candidate must be able to listen to a business owner’s advertising needs and translate them into a written script, capture footage, and compile that information into a television commercial. The position requires the candidate to create promotional spots. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with creative camera and editing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Strong communication skills are required.

This Position is Full Time.

Responsibilities:

  • Client Management:
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients throughout commercial production.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their goals and needs for commercial production.
  • Assist with creative direction to ensure the final product aligns with client objectives.
    • Plan, set up, and execute video shoots for commercials.
    • Capture high-quality still images as needed for projects or client campaigns.
    • Operate a range of professional cameras, lighting, and other production equipment.
  • Videography & Photography:
  • Project Planning & Development:
  • Develop and present creative concepts, storyboards, and scripts.
  • Create and manage project timelines and production schedules to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Work with internal teams, freelancers, and contractors as needed for project execution.
  • Production Execution:
  • Ability to shoot all video and content production aspects, including pre-production, shooting, post-production, and final delivery.
  • Monitor shoots, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and quality standards.
  • Ability to edit all aspects of video.
  • Creative Direction:
  • Provide input on creative elements, such as visuals, graphics, animations, and other components, to achieve a high-impact commercial product.
  • Post-Production Supervision:
  • Oversee editing, audio, color grading, and any special effects work.
  • Ensure the final product meets client expectations and maintains high production values.
  • Facilitate client reviews and make necessary revisions based on feedback.

 

  • Collaboration & Communication:
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and creative teams to align on project goals and client needs.
  • Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and internal staff throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Equipment Management:
  • Maintain, transport, and set up production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and sound equipment.
  • Ensure all equipment is in working order, perform regular maintenance checks, and troubleshoot any technical issues during shoots.
  • Stay updated on new gear, tools, and technology that can enhance production quality.

Required Qualifications:                  

  • A bachelor’s degree is a plus. 
  • Bilingual is a plus. 
  • 3+ years of experience in commercial, video, or related roles.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating successful commercial productions for clients.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in video production tools and software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects).
  • Exceptional communication and client relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of industry trends and an eye for innovative content.
  • Experience working with clients from various industries is preferred (auto, retail, home services, healthcare, furniture, legal)
  • Familiarity with digital marketing and social media video production is preferred.
  • Experience in scripting, directing, shooting, and editing preferred.

KRGV (ABC) is located in the warm and beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. (Harlingen – Weslaco – Brownsville – McAllen, Texas DMA #83) Privately owned by the Manship family since 1964, KRGV offers its employees excellent benefits and use of state-of-the-art technologies. Channel 5 News is a hard news brand that drives market leading ratings in a fast growing area with significant breaking news. 

Noticias RGV “La Voz del Valle” is the only Spanish News station that brings news coverage you can trust from the most experience news team in the Valley.

KRGV-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. The Federal Communications Commission specifically prohibits discriminatory employment practices. 

Informing you and your organization of the above employment opportunity is an affirmative action on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. Through your assistance we want to ensure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of minority groups and to women. 

KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.  

If you are qualified for the above vacancy send resume to Elizabeth Gaona, Director of Human Resources, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599 or email to egaona@krgv.com.