Promotion/Writer Position

Hi everyone,
I hope you are all doing well.I took a bit of a break but am back now. Her eis a posting I just found on Workopolis. I wanted to post it right away.

Good luck to those that apply!
Anrea

Promotion Writer/Producer (CTV),

BELL MEDIA
Winnipeg, MB, CANADA
Posted May 3, 2011
1 Position(s)



Salary: C.E.P. Local 816M, Group IV. Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. Overtime as required.

Responsibilities:
• Write and produce sales promos, contest billboards, client commercials and CTV News image ads
• Research, write and produce weekly public service announcements
• Work with Promotion Director, Account Executives and clients on a regular basis to produce creative concepts that meet client and station marketing needs
• Ensure station image and branding needs are met in all creative projects
• Work with Promotion Assistant and Web Graphics Artist on the effective communication, coordination and implementation of all contest details
• Act as back-up for News Writer/Producer and Commercial Writer/Producer as needed
• Work with outside suppliers on production projects as required
• Ensure completion and timely delivery of accurate invoices and billing upon project completion
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma from a post-secondary Creative Communications or related program
• At least 3 years of previous experience in television promotion and/or commercial production
• Must be independent and able to take ownership of all projects assigned
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects using independent problem solving skills with a goal of delivering final product on-time and on budget
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven ability to turn around dynamic work under extremely tight deadlines and pressure
• Ability to direct and effectively work with on-air talent, graphics, and editors to ensure efficient use of production resources
• Good sense of graphics, music, sound and editing with an understanding of the application of Avid non-linear editing effects
• Knowledge of the internal workings of a newsroom is an asset
• Must possess a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license

Application Deadline: 10 May 2011

Application Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.bellmedia.ca, or forward a current resume, demo and references in confidence to:

Human Resources
CTV Winnipeg
400-345 Graham Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 5S6

E-mail: winnipegcareers@bellmedia.ca