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Executive Producer - Digital
Tribune Company
Chicago, IL, United States
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Digital. And Then Some (DATS) :A content agency operating inside WGN Radio.
A charismatic leader with high emotional intelligence. You are equal parts technical project management expert, business lead generator and creative strategist. As a key member of WGN Radio’s revenue and content teams, you will help shape the direction of the financial, operational and cultural aspects of our business. You’ll work in partnership with Sales/Marketing teams & Programming leadership to maintain and build WGN Radio’s brand in audio, video and social. You will be a key contributor to client relationships, assessing opportunities and converting these into projects that hit our revenue targets. The Executive Producer will also play a significant role in building and mentoring our team of producers, shooters, editors, and creatives.
Responsibilities:
• Manage simultaneous pitches, client projects and internal initiatives.
• Solicit, evaluate and negotiate bids.
• Lead brand-building and brand strategy campaigns.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of all creative services projects.
• Identify new business opportunities to pitch and ensure the profitability of a significant portion of the studio’s annual revenue
• Cultivate a fun, engaging and balanced work environment.
• Inspire your collaborators with poise under pressure.
• Manage budgets, projects, timelines, and resources to ensure a quality experience on projects.
• Get your hands dirty – you’ll need to shoot, edit and produce as needed.
• Challenge leadership and your peers by having a collaborative and constructive point of view on how to run a successful creative business.
• Keep us connected to creative and technical trends and key players.
• Work closely with ad sales and marketing teams to maximize revenue opportunities and develop new, unique sponsorship opportunities.
• Work on a diverse range of projects and engagements with some of the world's most interesting brands.
• Develop and edit content through an established brand filter, collaborate and/or oversee internal and external video teams and editors to produce compelling video and content optimized for digital and social platforms.
• Bridge creative and logic; provides editorial and creative guidance under budget and time constraints, prioritizes efforts and budgets to achieve optimal results.
• Create and develop relationships with WGN talent in front of and behind the camera.
• Develop the overall look and feel of all new series, including development of storylines, formats, and graphics.
Qualifications:
• Self-starting leader, detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, quickly process information, and maintain confidential information.
• Previous experience of establishing, building and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to lead projects in high-pressure situations.
• Professional, outgoing, friendly, fearless.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
• 7+ years of experience within an advertising agency or production company.
• Experience with video production and familiarity with DSLR cameras, lighting, and editing.
• Motion graphics and/or graphic design experience a major bonus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
If interested, apply online or send cover letter and resume to:
WGN-TV Human Resources Department
2501 W. Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60618
Fax: 773-528-1387
Apply On-line: Please go to www.tribunemedia.com, click on careers and search for keyword “Executive Producer”.