• Creative Services Producer

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Portland, ME)


    **WGME CBS 13/WPFO FOX 23** in Portland, Maine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Creative Services Producer. The person will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, shooting and editing cutting edge commercials for our clients. Live production experience is a plus.

    Although every day will not look the same, here are some of the main day to day responsibilities of our Creative Services Producer:

    + Coordinate with internal and external clients to meet deadlines and monitor equipment maintenance and usage

    + Properly coordinate and schedule all aspects of Commercial Production, including working with clients, sales staff and agencies

    + Work with Sales Management and Account Executives to create a mutually beneficial relationship with clients in the community

    + Accurately and promptly turn in all client billing to Department Manager

    + Operate remote trucks for events such as satellite up-links and multi-camera remote productions

     

    What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

     

    + Non-linear editing experience using Adobe Premier

    + Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots

    + Ability to write, shoot and edit content that tells a compelling story

    + A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition

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

    + Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client service skills

    + Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques

    + Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems

    + Strong interpersonal skills to navigate internal and external client relationships

    + Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record

    + Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment in excess of 40 lbs

    + Live, multi-camera production and microwave truck experience preferred

    + A college degree is preferred

    EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

    Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

     

    Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.