at Nexstar Media Group in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Promotions Manager will be a highly motivated and creative individual. This position will be responsible for producing effective on-air promotional spots, digital marketing and special projects.- Work closely with Creative Services Director to conceive, write, produce, and edit compelling on-air promos and image campaigns either independently or as a team- Work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and ensure that assigned projects are delivered on time- Push the creative envelope to new heights while adhering to brand guidelines- Produce client sponsored promotional content, as assigned- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Requirements & Skills:- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience- Two years of news topical promotion or news producing experience at a local station preferred. – Strong writing ability and understanding of local news, local politics and benefit of coverage to the viewer- Must have ability to work daytime hours regularly and flexible hours including weekends when needed- Must have a valid driver’s license- Must be able to provide a reel of work examples - include a web address with your resume or cover letter. Strong non-linear editing skills- Extensive knowledge and proven experience in After Effects and Photoshop- Passion for strong image and promotion writing- Possess strong video production skills utilizing Canon Cameras- Working knowledge of lighting and audio gear- Possess excellent communication, presentation, organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks- Must be able to initiate projects and carry them to completion.- Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with all departments- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Cinema 4D is a plus
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.