Freelance Film Script Writer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WXIX:
WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that's "Always Local, Always Now," produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market's #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime schedule.
Job Summary/Description:
FOX19 NOW is searching for a bold and creative Marketing Producer. The ideal candidate has exceptional videography, lighting, editing, graphic design, and writing skills to create new, unique, and innovative content. As a Marketing Producer, you will work closely with the Marketing Director and Creative Team to produce topical special report promos, proof-of-performance and image spots featuring our "NOW" brand and commercials for clients across the tri-state. Marketing Producer also works on special station projects such as our original sports programming, Bengals Now.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Conceptualizing, shooting, and Script Writing for station brands, commercial clients, and nonprofit organizations
- Manage and schedule sponsored social media posts
- Film talent/clients in-house and on location, as well as shooting b-roll for projects
- Attend meetings regarding ratings and research to help execute a marketing strategy
- Work closely with reporters and producers on special assignments and creative content
- Engage the public during station events in a professional setting
- Create motion graphics for station and commercial projects
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A BA in Marketing, Film/Video, or another related field is preferred. Can be substituted for 2+ years of experience in media marketing, advertising, or promotion
- Compelling writer. Recognizes how to craft an engaging message focused on viewer benefit
- Experience with DSLR cameras and audio equipment. In-depth knowledge of Canon C100 is a plus
- Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on After Effects and Premiere
- Ability to complete projects with little supervision and practice good editorial judgment
- Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
- FAA Part 107 Drone Certification helpful
- Eye for design and a creative thinker
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Applicant must submit video examples or comparable multimedia composite of work.
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)
WXIX-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.
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