Commercial Producer, Telemundo T40 McAllen

Responsibilities: Under general direction produces, directs, creates, shoots and edits television commercials for advertisers. This is done by planning and coordinating various aspects of television production. Participate and coordinate all parts of the creation of a TV spot from inception to broadcast. Includes pre-production and planning meeting with account sales executives and clients, script writing, professional voice over and selection of music bed. Operating of all portable video (field cameras) and audio equipment. Transports and sets up all required lighting and audio equipment including lavaliers, wireless receivers, handheld and shotgun microphones. Provides limited troubleshooting and maintenance of field production equipment. Assists with costumes, props, music, or other additional equipment or personnel needed to complete the production. In post-production selects footage, tape logging, rough cuts, audio adjustment, edits, add graphics, voice over, music bed and include sound effects to create the final product utilizing Adobe Premiere Pro editing software, along with other Abode CC software (After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, etc). Compress video projects for output; make video copies for clients and broadcast. Responsible for the quality of each commercial produced. Quality control can involve several duties, such as verifying accurate information and placing legal disclaimers into advertisement spots if required. Producer must also verify that commercials meet certain legal and broadcasting standards. Review productions to ensure objectives are attained according to client requirements and ensures production is ready for air prior to start date. Perform all other tasks necessary to carry out the foregoing functions and any other functions consistent with, or reasonably inferable from, the foregoing. Participate at station promotional events as necessary.