Client Content Producer/Host, KBZK (Part-Time)

KBZK, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate for Butte/Bozeman, Montana, is searching for a part-time Client Content Producer/Host. Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Butte and Bozeman, MT, offer a unique blend of outdoor adventure, vibrant cultural experiences, and small-town charm. As the Client Content Producer/Host with KBZK, you'll have the opportunity to showcase the region's stunning landscapes, thriving arts scene, and tight-knit community to a growing audience.

In this role, you'll drive sales revenue by researching, writing, and capturing visually compelling local lifestyle stories and sponsored content for multiple platforms. Whether you're hosting non-news programs, independently producing video content, or collaborating with clients and the creative team, you'll play a vital part in elevating KBZK's presence and engagement within the Butte/Bozeman community.

Leveraging your passion for storytelling and expertise in multimedia production, you'll create innovative content that resonates with viewers and supports the station's commercial objectives. If you're ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic lifestyle and culture of Montana, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a thriving media market.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create and develop paid content ideas for multiple platforms specific to platform type.

• Learn and leverage knowledge of the local community to develop timely and relevant video concepts.

• Independently produce and host sponsored video content.

• Independently perform video recording and photography for a wide range of station projects, including feature packages, tease bumpers, sales presentations, promotional spots and programming.

• Work with clients, talent, account executives, sales leadership, digital director, and commercial production with proficiency in on-location and studio production to develop sales sponsored content.

• Attend sales meetings, client brainstorming sessions, and occasionally attend client meetings exploring the concept of a paid segment or video series.

• Conduct pre-production calls with clients to set expectations of their paid content segment.

• Coordinate client shoots.

• May develop non-paid lifestyle content for local broadcast day shows.

• Collaborate with creative teams to improve editing styles for greater viewer relevance. 

• Periodically appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration or as host.

• May report live from the field or events.

• Write social post descriptions and paid content on station website.

• Maintain local programming video and music library.

• Maintain photography equipment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

• Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proven success in developing, growing, and maintaining a social following using creative video; viewed as a local influencer

• Skilled in videography and non-linear

• Skilled in professional shooting and editing

• Highly creative and versatile

• Highly self-motivated and driven

• Ability to independently shoot and host video segments

• Ability to create and build upon brand growing viewers and subscribers from multimedia platforms

• Working knowledge of advanced camera equipment, audio and lighting equipment

• Ability to edit video on various editing applications

• Broadcast quality lighting and editing skills

• Confidence to direct and coach others

• Familiar with digital based storage and servers

• Familiar with on-location shooting and editing

• Working knowledge of After Effects

• Proficient computer literacy

• Strong team collaboration skills

• Effective communicator and presenter

• Ability to work well under pressure and daily deadlines

• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

• Ability to work independently on larger, moderately complex projects

• Ability to work effectively with sales clients

• Ability to create motion graphics 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Sitting, walking and standing

• Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings, possible overtime hours and on call

• May require overnight and weekend travel