Producer, Creative

8 News NOW – KLAS is looking for a creative and energetic person to fill the position of Creative Producer. This is a fun and challenging role that offers the right person an opportunity to be a part of one of the nation’s top television broadcasting companies!

The ideal candidate will be experienced in many skill sets and that person could be YOU! One of those skill sets is creative writer. You will be responsible for helping write compelling stories that fit in 30 seconds or less. From that, you will have the opportunity to be the director, videographer, editor, and graphic designer to help tell that story.

But wait, that's not all! The successful candidate will be collaborating with a team of creative individuals just like yourself. You will be instrumental in helping with the station's image spots, topical promos, and other in-house projects. Occasionally, you will have a role in our daily lifestyle show, known as Las Vegas Now, shooting and editing long form segments.

Be the liaison between our station and Nexstar’s corporate production and graphics hub. You will provide them with all essential elements including but not limited to video footage, logos, project vision/direction, timelines, and more.

Have a general understanding of television station branding and promotional initiatives and can lead projects to help made station managements’ vision become reality.

Write, shoot and edit commercials for clients, News, marketing, CBS network and special projects

Meet directly with clients and work closely with a sales team to develop strong, professional relationships

Direct the on-camera performances of clients, professional actors, and News talent

Organize and coordinate shoots with talent agencies and businesses

Act as station photographer and create collateral for publication when requested.

Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Minimum of three years of experience in writing, shooting, editing, and lighting, photography and graphic design a plus

Have advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management, and encoding video to various formats

Exhibit advanced editing expertise in Adobe Creative cloud, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder

Knowledge of Sony FX 30 camera or similar a plus

A valid driver’s license and good driving record is a must

Attention to detail and strong personal communication skills

Ability to collaborate as part of a team

Must have exceptional creativity, combined with a flexible, get it done mentality

Must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment up to 25 lbs

Physical Demands & Work Environment:The Commercial Producer must be able to 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 in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Commercial Producer must 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.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.