Commercial Writer/Producer - Global Edmonton TV

Division: Global Edmonton TV 

Work Status: Temporary Full Time (Parental Leave Coverage)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid)

Do you seek to generate the next big idea in video creative but also have the know-how and calm mindset to juggle multiple deadlines, budgets, and resource requirements? If you know how to use video production to make clients happy and win the hearts & minds of viewers, you might just be the person we’re looking to join our team!

About the Role:

Global Edmonton is currently seeking a Commercial Writer/Producer to join their Corus Creative Services team. This position is temporary full-time for parental leave coverage, and will be primarily responsible for the production of commercial creative and will report to the Senior Manager of Creative Services.

Corus Creative Services is an experienced team of Writers, Producers, Directors, Voice Artists, Editors, Graphic Artists, Audio & Camera Technicians. We are experts in developing effective customized advertising and marketing campaigns across all platforms. We offer our clients a full-service production facility for the creation of multiple length television and radio commercials, corporate videos, public service announcements, promotion and contesting, image/brand campaigns, multi-platform on-line/videos, long format programming and more. The successful candidate will work in an extremely competitive market and join our award-winning team… Edmonton’s most complete in-house production center. This is a Group F position under the current collective agreement.

You will contribute by:

The following is a paraphrase of the primary functions and does not outline all the duties and responsibilities for this position. The successful candidate will:

• Support account representatives and prospective clients with all Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production requirements.
• Meet, present, and sell production concepts with prospective clients and account representatives as needed.

• Provide achievable creative concepts and establish processes to develop, write, produce, and direct the production of various creative types to meet client needs for both short and long form broadcast material.
• Multitask, formulate, develop, implement, and complete creative projects on tight timelines.
• Balance creative concepts with designated budget and resource restrictions.
• Understand industry rate cards and the quoting process with an eye and confidence to increasing production revenue when possible.
• Provide prospective clients with written quotes, workback schedules, story boards, pre-production booklets and overall pre-planning as required.
• Complete monthly invoices, summaries and reports as required.
• Have exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Have an exceptional knowledge of the production process including but not limited to well-honed creative writing skills, production processes/planning, casting, familiarity with HD and SD formats, directing EFP and Studio shoots, familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro Editing, animation, motion graphics, directing voice over talent, sound design etc.

Skills and experience you bring:

The successful candidate will:

• Possess at least five years of demonstrated success as a Commercial Writer/Producer in television commercial production, collaborating directly with clients and the Sales team.
• Have a minimum of five years of proven experience directing field productions, including providing guidance to Camera Operators and managing complex production shoots.
• Have post-secondary education in television broadcasting or equivalent.
• Be professional and collaborative with excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Have proven success developing client relationships.
• Have a general understanding of project accounting and budgeting.
• Be able to work seven days a week and will be flexible about working longer than an 8-hour day or over weekends, depending on the client’s production needs.
• Have a willingness to learn new equipment and software programs for production.
• Be able to travel when required.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Internal candidates: Thank you for your interest and your dedication to growing your career at Corus.
Please ensure you have spoken with your leader before applying. You must meet eligibility requirements. Your application will then be assessed against the requirements of the position. 

We are committed to providing an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.  

Please let the recruiter or the hiring manager know if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or email us in confidence at accessibility@corusent.com.

If you have any additional questions or concerns please, contact us at recruitment@corusent.com.