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Description
MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER
WHO WE ARE:
Serving the country's fourth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle as well through national shows Think and From the Top. For more than 65 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning.
As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
KERA is seeking a creative, fast-moving storyteller who can pick up a camera, find the shot, and turn it into something people want to watch, then repeat the process for multiple brands under the KERA family.
The Multimedia Producer will co-produce and direct with KERA colleagues across the organization. This individual will shoot and edit original content across all of KERA's brands including multi-media promotional spots, television fundraising campaigns, and stories that bring our community to life.
The ideal candidate is just as comfortable directing a shoot in the field as they are turning around a polished edit on a tight deadline. This individual will think like a marketer, not just an editor, and recognize that every cut serves the story and the brand.
KERA welcomes applicants who have never worked in a television setting.
This position is classified as FLSA exempt and is not eligible for overtime. The Multimedia Producer reports to the Creative Director and is a member of the Creative Services team.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Direct, produce, shoot and edit original video content across KERA's brands (KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, NTX Now, KERA Kids, Think, From the Top and more)
• Bring an eye for visually compelling, well-composed footage in the field (lighting, set choice, sound, subjects, edit, etc.)
• Edit quickly and efficiently for multiple platforms - broadcast, social, digital
• Produce organization promotional spots, sponsor spots, and TV fundraising campaign content, and comfortable with multi-cam directing in a live switch environment
• Apply marketing and storytelling instincts to make every piece purposeful, not just polished
• Collaborate with the Creative Services team to keep content moving across a busy, multi-brand pipeline
• Stay up to date on visual trends, tools, and platform best practices
• Occasionally empower colleagues across department to self-produce content
• Develop innovative ways to enhance and elevate all content
• Manage media assets and (or refine asset management practices at KERA)
• Perform other creative duties as assigned

As a KERA employee:

• Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA's mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Participate in fundraising activities as needed and assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned

This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds, with different skills, experiences, and passions. If you don't meet every job qualification but have some of these skills and think you're the right person for the job, we'd like to hear from you. Please apply and tell us more about yourself.

• 3 years' experience directing, producing, writing, creating video content
• Familiarity with web-based live streaming production tools and platforms
• Comfort with live, and live to tape workflows
• Proficiency of Adobe Premiere Pro required; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Audition, Adobe Media Encoder)
• Experience with cinema cameras, DSLR cameras, audio mixers, microphones, and lighting equipment
• Ability to remain calm and think clearly under pressure, react quickly to changes
• Excellent creative writing skills

BONUS IF YOU BRING:

• Experience with live video streaming/switching tools (e.g., Atem Pro and vMix)
• Comfort stepping into a technical director role for occasional live productions (training will be provided)

SALARY RANGE
$62,000 - $72,000 annually, depending on experience
BENEFITS

• Generous vacation (3 weeks), sick (8 days), personal time (2 days) and holidays (11)
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• KERA-paid short and long-term disability, basic life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work environment
• 401k plan with KERA-contribution after 6 months
• Robust employee assistance program available to the employee and all members of their household
• Strong company culture focused on connection, belonging and professional growth

LOCATION:
We expect that this position will work out of our Dallas office at least 50% of the time. (Equivalent to 20 hours per week)
Time in office requirements are subject to change based on the needs of KERA and/or the position.
HOW TO APPLY:

• Complete the application on KERA's employment page.
• Add an optional cover letter indicating why you're excited about joining the KERA team.
• Include a portfolio of your video work (link or PDF)

APPLICATION TIMELINE:
We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants.
KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.