MARKETING PRODUCER - WXIX

Job Posting

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WXIX-TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri-state area, the nation's 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that's "Always Local, Always Now," produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays and the market's #1 (A25-54) late, local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri-State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime time schedule.

Job Summary/Description

FOX19 NOW is searching for a bold, creative, and sports-obsessed Marketing Producer. The ideal candidate is a multimedia marketer and year-round sports fan. Must possess exceptional videography, lighting, editing, graphic design, and writing skills.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Marketing Director, Creative Team, and our internal sports department to conceptualize, produce, and market original sports content. You will be responsible for driving viewership and engagement for our high-profile sports partnerships and original programming, creating high-impact topical promos, specialized opens, commercial client spots, and dynamic social media campaigns.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Sports Content Promotion: Conceptualize, write, shoot, and edit high-energy promos, image campaigns, and proof-of-performance spots for our original sports programming and major local sports partnerships.
• Motion Graphics: Design and integrate eye-catching motion graphics and visual elements to give our sports promos a modern, premium, network-level look.
• Original Content Marketing: Collaborate directly with our internal sports team to package, brand, and market original sports franchises and digital-first sports content.
• Field & Studio Production: Film station talent and commercial clients both in-studio and on-location.
• Social & Digital Engagement: Manage, schedule, and create engaging, platform-specific content (including sponsored posts and short-form video).
• Brand Strategy: Participate in ratings, research, and creative brainstorming sessions to develop and execute effective marketing strategies that grow our audience.
• Community & Partner Activations: Represent FOX19 NOW and engage with the public and partners at high-profile station events, game-day activations, and community initiatives.

Qualifications/Requirements

Education: BA in Marketing, Film/Video, Communications, or a related field is preferred (equivalent professional experience will be considered). Experience: 2+ years of experience in media marketing, sports promotion, advertising, or video production. A strong portfolio demonstrating sports-centric videography and editing is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: o Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, with a heavy emphasis on Premiere Pro and After Effects (motion graphics). o Strong hands-on experience with professional DSLR/cinema cameras (Canon C100/C300 or similar) and audio/lighting equipment.

Writing & Storytelling: Exceptional copywriting skills with the ability to write concise, engaging, and benefit-driven scripts. Key Attributes: A creative thinker with an eye for design, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Requirements: Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Submission Requirement: Applicants must submit a link to a demo reel or video portfolio showcasing recent production and editing work (ideally featuring sports or high-energy promotional content).

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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