Thursday, February 27, 2014

Winter Breakup

This spot says what many are feeling this winter:


Wednesday, February 26, 2014

KPIX: Live & Work in the Bay Area

San Francisco is a fantastic city - and the people at KPIX are a great group of people. 

From news to art to creative services - the station has some real rock stars -- and they'd like you to join the club!

If you're interested, drop Cesar Chavez a note at cchavez@cbs.com




Topical Producer/Editor
KPIX TV / San Francisco
 
The CBS O&O in San Francisco has an immediate opening for a seasoned news promotion writer/producer/editor to join our talented team.   This position requires a candidate willing to work the evening shift.
  
Required Qualifications:   Excellent copywriting skills that can cut through the clutter while delivering a clear and compelling promise of coverage. Highly-skilled in non-linear editing, preferably on our current platform of Final Cut Pro.   A basic knowledge of After Effects is required, and advance skills in Adobe Creative Suite is a huge plus. Ability to perform under tight deadlines and to work as a team with newscast producers and talent.   Must be self-motivated and eager to develop new skills in the Bay Area’s rapidly-changing, highly-competitive environment.
  
The ideal candidate has a passion for local news, along with a great eye and ear for integrating visuals, graphics and sound to create effective promos.
  
College degree in broadcasting, advertising, or related area; at least 3 years television promotion experience preferred. Previous news topical writing and editing experience is a requirement.   Former or current news producers with technical and creative abilities are encouraged to apply.