CREATIVE SERVICES PRODUCER - KCRG Job at KCRG-TV9 in Cedar Rapids

Job Details

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency, and additional media properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios.

KCRG‑TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, KCRG is dedicated to serving its community and keeping it informed. The station produces 7+ hours of news each day, supports a robust social media and digital platform, and airs dozens of live sports and community events each year with its live production unit.

Job Summary/Description

KCRG is seeking a skilled producer with writer/filmmaker/graphic‑designer experience to write, shoot, and edit commercials for advertising clients as well as station promotions. The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller proficient in writing, cinematography, and Adobe Creative Suite editing programs, specifically Premiere Pro and After Effects. This hands‑on producer must communicate effectively with on‑camera talent to achieve the best production results.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse group of staff
• Use Adobe Creative Suite and its various programs
• Create ideas, write scripts, and coordinate commercial shoots with sales staff and advertising clients
• Shoot and edit on multiple camera formats
• Maintain flexibility to adapt to changes in the work environment and locations
• Present ideas and gain approval and satisfaction from clients
• Practice self‑motivation and manage multiple projects simultaneously, both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Exercise time‑management skills and daily project flexibility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in film production/videography preferred
• Ability to communicate both internally with staff and externally with advertising clients
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with scheduling, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Availability to be present at commercial shoot locations and in person for editing
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company‑owned vehicles

Apply

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click the "apply now" button, then upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees may 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 nondiscrimination laws in every location where 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.