WHYY serves the Philadelphia region with trusted journalism, eye-opening storytelling and intimate local arts programming. Our curiosity and commitment to this community is what drives our programming. It’s also what drives our hiring.
Below you’ll find an employment opportunity in the fast-paced setting of the Philadelphia region’s leading public media provider. The award-winning professional staff of WHYY sets the bar high in television, radio and online. Whether it’s preparing a program to air or a behind-the-scenes role in support, all positions are vital to continuing—and growing—our impact in our community.
WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about our Social Responsibility Program. It’s how we live.
About the Role
Searching for a creative marketing spirit with 10+ years to convey WHYY’s mission. This role requires sophisticated scripting and production editing abilities, deep technical and project management skills as well as advanced animation skills. As a team member, you’ll also contribute to department-wide initiatives including marketing planning and fundraising.
Responsible for overseeing the creation of audio/video broadcast and digital/social media promotional spots, including station branding, TV and FM program branding, event, sponsorship and community engagement spots along with station ID/show billboards. Comfortable with short turnaround times and multi-level approval processes. Must excel in Adobe Creative Suite, AVID software, motion graphics or similar; knowledge of audio and video editing systems is required.
Requirement: Please include link to portfolio/website showcasing scripting, production/editing and animation skills in order to be considered for the role.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Produce best-in-class promotional spots, accurately reflecting WHYY’s brand mission, from strategy through management approvals.
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Write killer scripts for audio and video to engage audiences.
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Organize promotional spot production schedule for video and audio spots needed for TV, FM, digital and social platforms.
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Come up with fun, new promotional spot ideas to drive WHYY’s initiatives.
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Experience in writing innovative :60, :30 and :15 video and audio promotional spots representing the station and individual program brands.
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Contribute to the placement strategy of TV and radio spots.
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Schedule and coordinate video and audio shoot date logistics.
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Ingest TV spots by deadlines, ensuring all spots meet technical requirements of centralized trafficking system.
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Become proficient with traffic system operation and processes, ultimately becoming the system expert.
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Mentor fellow producers to elevate skills with spot creation strategy, scripting, editing and spot technical requirements.
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Understand and adhere to public media guidelines.
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Execute reports that show the value of the team’s efforts – quantity and impact
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24-hour emergency contact for audio/video promotion spot issues
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Some nights and weekends.
