Client Content Producer/Host, KBZK (Food Services)
KBZK, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate for Butte/Bozeman, Montana, is searching for a Client Content Producer/Host. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Butte and Bozeman, MT, offer a unique blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant cultural experiences, and small-town charm. As the Client Content Producer/Host with KBZK, you'll have the opportunity to showcase the region's stunning landscapes, thriving arts scene, and tight-knit community to a growing audience.
In this role, you'll drive sales revenue by researching, writing, and capturing visually compelling local lifestyle stories and sponsored content for multiple platforms. Whether you're hosting non-news programs, independently producing video content, or collaborating with clients and the creative team, you'll play a vital part in elevating KBZK's presence and engagement within the Butte/Bozeman community.
Leveraging your passion for storytelling and expertise in multimedia production, you'll create innovative content that resonates with viewers and supports the station's commercial objectives. If you're ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic lifestyle and culture of Montana, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a thriving media market.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Create and develop paid content ideas for multiple platforms specific to platform type.
Learn and leverage knowledge of the local community to develop timely and relevant video concepts.
Independently produce and host sponsored video content.
Independently perform video recording and photography for a wide range of station projects, including feature packages, tease bumpers, sales presentations, promotional spots and programming.
Work with clients, talent, account executives, sales leadership, digital director, and commercial production with proficiency in on-location and studio production to develop sales sponsored content.
Attend sales meetings, client brainstorming sessions, and occasionally attend client meetings exploring the concept of a paid segment or video series.
Conduct pre-production calls with clients to set expectations of their paid content segment.
Coordinate client shoots.
May develop non-paid lifestyle content for local broadcast day shows.
Collaborate with creative teams to improve editing styles for greater viewer relevance.
Periodically appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration or as host.
May report live from the field or events.
Write social post descriptions and paid content on station website.
Maintain local programming video and music library.
Maintain photography equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Proven success in developing, growing, and maintaining a social following using creative video; viewed as a local influencer
Skilled in videography and non-linear
Skilled in professional shooting and editing
Highly creative and versatile
Highly self-motivated and driven
Ability to independently shoot and host video segments
Ability to create and build upon brand growing viewers and subscribers from multimedia platforms
Working knowledge of advanced camera equipment, audio and lighting equipment
Ability to edit video on various editing applications
Broadcast quality lighting and editing skills
Confidence to direct and coach others
Familiar with digital based storage and servers
Familiar with on-location shooting and editing
Working knowledge of After Effects
Proficient computer literacy
Strong team collaboration skills
Effective communicator and presenter
Ability to work well under pressure and daily deadlines
Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
Ability to work independently on larger, moderately complex projects
Ability to work effectively with sales clients
Ability to create motion graphics
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Sitting, walking and standing
Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings, possible overtime hours and on call
May require overnight and weekend travel
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
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