MARKETING/GRAPHIC DESIGNER/COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION - WALA

About Gray Media:

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 US 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 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About Wala:

WALA FOX10 is the most-watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market (DMA #57), producing the most hours of live news, weather, and original programming for the market's Gulf Coast. The main studio is located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras). WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in its winning culture and its renowned and historic commitment to the community. The Mobile/Pensacola market is a unique region blending southern charm, a warm climate, and white sand beaches.

Job Summary/Description:

WALA FOX10 is seeking a talented Graphic Designer/Commercial Production Producer within the Creative Services/Marketing Department. The individual we hire will be responsible for designing graphics for digital sales and station branding on all platforms and will serve as one of our commercial production producers.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• - Develop station and franchise-branded materials
• - Create client logos, digital ads
• - Client PowerPoint pitch graphics/presentations
• - Write, shoot, and edit commercial spots and longer form Creative Services CTV productions
• - Position is Mon-Fri 8- 5 p.m. with flexibility to work assigned station events

Qualifications/Requirements:

• - Must be result-oriented, enthusiastic, and passionate about all aspects of the creative process
• - Proficient use of Adobe Creative Suite, including After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Illustrator, and Photoshop experience
• - Advanced knowledge of DSLR videography and commercial production techniques
• - Strong understanding of design and ability to maintain a clear and consistent look in broadcast graphics
• - Manage all aspects of assigned projects to meet requirements and deadlines set by CSD.
• - A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple commercial and graphic projects at once

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WALA-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 laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which 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.