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SalaryCUMULUS MEDIA | CHICAGO is hiring a full time Creative Digital Producer. This position will focus on visually aligning Cumulus Chicago radio stations within all aspects of digital media, with an emphasis on video filming, editing, social media content, and basic graphic design.
Who we are:
CUMULUS | Chicago is home to three legendary radio stations. Q101 – Chicago’s Alternative Station, WLS-FM 94.7 – Classic hits of the 80s & 90s and WLS-AM 890 conservative news/talk. At Cumulus Chicago, we strive to hire passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who can evolve and adapt to ensure success.
The Creative Digital Producer position is a full-time, in office role. This position will be responsible for content creation, trend analysis, fan/listener engagement, and brand promotion that is unique yet entertaining to each platform as well as our advertisers. The position must be able to create all media formats (video, static images, gif/memes) in ways that are best optimized per each brand or advertiser. They will also be responsible for creating video forward content that aligns with team goals and KPIs. Analyzing engagement data, trendspotting, community growth and strategic planning is a primary focus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the end-to-end video production process, including scripting, filming, editing, and post-production tasks while ensuring timely delivery of content
- Create and edit video content, including ad campaign videos, event videos, Lounge/studio streams, and live sessions.
- Incorporate motion graphics, animation, VFX, and logo animation in videos.
- Organizing and categorizing raw footage for easy accessibility.
- Update station websites, upload podcasts and various content as needed
- Stay updated on video trends, technologies, and social media platform updates to implement innovative strategies for maximum impact and audience engagement
- Create and collaborate on social-forward concepts that will elevate and expand the brands
- Graphic design of station branding, content campaigns, event branding, promotions, & e-commerce product in the form of logos, graphics, digital ads, print for stations and advertisers.
- Communicate with the sales team to execute creative needs for client digital campaigns
- Upgrade design elements and layout within sponsorship decks and sponsorship overviews.
- Support the team with planning and project management for content initiatives
- This position is in-office, five days a week with some flexibility as needed.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- BA and minimum 5 years experience in applicable field
- Demonstrated ability to write engaging social media copy across a range of topics/audiences
- Experience with established and emerging social media platforms
- Strong interest in viral marketing and social media trends
- Proven experience in video production, preferably in a social media or digital marketing context, with a strong portfolio highlighting successful video campaigns and content creation
- Strong storytelling skills with the ability to translate concepts into compelling visual narratives
- Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Premier), Microsoft Office, Google Suite
- Knowledge of video production, including DSLR cameras and audio recording desired
- Independent, self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate project needs and timelines
- Ability to accept constructive criticism and work on projects collaboratively
- Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record
What we Offer:
- Professional growth and career path
- Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance coverage
- 401K with company match to plan for the long-term
- Paid Vacation, Holidays and PTO
- Parental leave time off benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness, and an employee referral bonus program
CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
