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Creative services Producer

CompanyNews-Press & Gazette Company
LocationThousand Palms
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 15, 2026
About The Company
The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG, stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St. Joseph, Missouri, with the publication of the first Gazette in 1845. Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated s by the Bradley family since 1951. Now in its fourth generation, NPG now has extensive holdings in broadcast television and newspapers. NPG’s leaders are also pursuing further investments in media, technology infrastructure, manufacturing and education technology through the BERKS Group. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Headquartered today in St. Joseph, the company has been owned and operated since the 1950s by the Bradley family, now in its fourth generation. Still going strong in the newspaper business, the NPG family now includes broadcast operations, spanning several states, and commercial printing. This diversification provides a solid foundation for growth. Yet, the company takes greatest pride in the quality of its employees – those who have contributed to its past successes, and the individuals and teams working tirelessly to help the company to grow and innovate today.
About the Role

KESQ - TV is looking for an extremely creative, hardworking, self-motivated commercial writer / producer / photographer / editor to support our Account Executives and service our clients with a highly creative and concept driven commercials. The Commercial Producer is responsible for conceptualizing, coordinating, supervising, writing, shooting and editing commercials and other program material.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conceptualize, write, and coordinate all video and audio materials necessary for production of high quality concept driven commercials for station clients.
  • Shoot video elements with the eye of a cinematographer using 4k equipment and DSLR lens techniques.
  • Light scenes using a variety of industry standard lighting techniques using a variety of different lighting and grip equipment.
  • Design and create motion and still graphics for on-air, web and print.
  • Edit video projects using the Adobe Creative Suite. Specifically, Premiere Pro, Photo Shop and After Effects.
  • Develop relationships with Account Executives and clients.
  • Work with sales managers and account executives to help meet and exceed present and potential client needs.
  • Create sales videos for presentations
  • Coordinate and schedule commercial productions and personnel
  • Work in a fast-paced, deadline driven and creative environment.
  • Perform other duties as needed or assigned by station leadership.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well with others.
  • Must demonstrate openness and capacity to seek new opportunities and adopt new ways of doing things.
  • Strong ability to write conversationally.
  • Able to work independently, proactively, take initiative and manage a flexible schedule with multiple projects and deadlines Must have outstanding skills in time management and setting priorities.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a huge plus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds as necessary.
  • 1 year prior experience as a Commercial Producer preferred.

 

 

Pay Range: $55k-62,500k annually. Based on experience.

 

If you are ready for the challenge, tell us more about who you are and share your work.

Aside from living and working in the beautiful Coachella Valley, Gulf California Broadcast Company offers employees a wide range of benefits consisting of medical, dental, vision, life and disability, holidays, PTO, and a generous 401k plan.

 

When applying for this position, please note your referral source, and go to KESQ.com under About Us, choose Jobs/Internships. All applicants must apply through the website. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Finalists must furnish evidence of employment authorization and identification.

 

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS.

 

Gulf California is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posting closes when position is filled.

Key Skills
Commercial writingVideo productionPhotographyVideo editingCinematographyLighting designMotion graphicsAdobe Premiere ProAdobe PhotoshopAdobe After EffectsCommunication skillsTime managementProject managementClient relations4k equipment operationDSLR lens techniques
Categories
Creative & MediaMarketingSales
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceHolidaysPaid time off401k plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Commercial Producer is responsible for conceptualizing, writing, shooting, and editing high-quality commercials for station clients. They must also coordinate production schedules and collaborate with Account Executives to meet client needs.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$55,000 - $62,500
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
780
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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