Producer - APL On Air Marketing

Position Summary: To write and produce promotional and marketing projects for the Network.

Responsibilities: 1. Conceptualize, write and produce advertising and promotion for Animal Planet. 2. Production of Special Projects: i.e. program opens, behind-the-scenes, and programming interstitials. 3. Writing and producing of internal projects: i.e. departmental presentation tapes, marketing and ad sales tapes, reels, etc. 4. The above duties may include some or all of the following: Responsibility for the entire production process. Determining the specific production needs. Creation of production schedules and budgets. Acquisition of stock footage and/or shooting additional footage. Write and/or evaluate scripts. Direct talent and supervise narration sessions. Oversee sound sessions Oversee production of original music and graphics. Perform and or supervise on- and off-line edit sessions. Contract with and supervision of outside facilities and vendor services. Supervise or assist with shoots.

Requirements: * A Bachelors degree or higher (or equivalent experience) is preferred. * Three to five years experience writing and producing promotion and marketing projects for broadcast or cable television. Hands-on experience with Avid Media Composer edit systems is a plus. A strong interest and background in broadcast design is highly desirable and a well-rounded and up-to-date knowledge of postproduction tools and the postproduction process are essential. Other film and television production experience a plus. * Candidate must be well organized, capable of handling several projects simultaneously, have the ability to work independently and possess excellent intrapersonal skills. * Candidate must have a commitment to excellence and to on-going education in video/film production and to the mastery of his/her craft. * Must be able demonstrate a track record of out-of-the-box thinking and break-though creativity expressed in high-quality work. Must have proven writing and producing skills. * Must have a great sense of humor, be flexible, welcome feedback, and consistently be able to keep a positive attitude. * Must have the ability to take on a variety of different roles within a creative team. Must be able to positively and consistently contribute the overall strength and growth of the team. * Must be able to consistently implement strategy and achieve marketing goals through strikingly original and entertaining creative that resonates with target viewers. * An appreciation and understanding of brand development is a significant plus.

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Category:	Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
	> Other Marketing
Location:	New York, NY
County:	New York County
ZIP Code:	10001
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Discovery Communications
Phone:	email only please
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