About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Commercial Producer:

WBND ABC57 in South Bend, Indiana is seeking a naturally curious, strong communicator, and organized Commercial Producer to lead and manage all aspects of television commercial production from concept through client approval.

About the Role

• Work collaboratively with the Creative Services Team, Sales Team, and clients to deliver high quality television commercials
• Perform Project Management tasks, including script writing, commercial conception, and managing shooting schedules
• Contribute to fostering station client relationships in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Do

• Work daily with the Creative Services and Sales team on commercial shoots and updates on current commercials
• Engage with Sales clients on commercial content preferences
• Coordinate shoot dates and execute writing, shooting, and editing for on-air and online commercials as needed
• Communicate effectively and proactively with cross functional teams
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience in a video production role within broadcast, digital, or cable environments (required)
• Experience with videography, lighting, audio production, and Adobe editing software (required)
• Drone Experience and license (Preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail with proven time management abilities
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel.

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance
• Retirement & Savings: HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match
• Time Off: Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Leave Support: Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave
• Family Benefits: Paid Parental Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.