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Creative Marketing Producer, VFX Editor/Compositor

Nexstar Media · Chicago, IL · $85,000–$110,000 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Walk me through a high-end image promo or sizzle you edited and the VFX work in it.

What they are checking: Whether they have real compositing and visual storytelling skills, shown through their own work.

Tell me about a time you planned a shoot or voiceover session on a tight budget.

What they are checking: Whether they can produce within budgets and deadlines.

Tell me about feedback on your creative work that you disagreed with. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can take direction while still standing up for good creative ideas.

What would you do

A promo is due tomorrow and the Creative Director wants major changes. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle late changes and still meet deadlines.

Another producer asks you to do compositing on their project while you're busy with your own. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate and manage their workload as a team player.

About the work

Which editing, compositing and color tools do you use, and how do you move a project between them?

What they are checking: Whether they can work across tools like Premiere, After Effects and color software efficiently.

How do you approach color grading a promo that mixes studio footage with field footage?

What they are checking: Whether they can act as colorist, which the posting names.

How do you write a promo that drives tune-in for a news show without overselling?

What they are checking: Whether they can write as well as edit, and keep news promos credible.

How do you keep graphics on brand when several designers contribute to one campaign?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate and supervise graphic work.

How would you adapt a TV promo for social platforms?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pacing, format and audience differences across platforms.

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The full job description

As published by Nexstar Media.

NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing television network, is looking for a Creative Marketing Producer, VFX Editor/Compositor to join our Creative Marketing team. The ideal candidate can write but is also an excellent visual storyteller with an eye for editing and strong VFX and compositing skills. ROLE To produce, write, film, and edit promotional materials for the television network, NewsNation within assigned budgets and deadlines with a focus on editing and visual effects for high end image promos and sizzle reels. Promotional materials may also include social promos, sales videos, and other content. RESPONSIBILITIES • To collaborate with Creative Director, fellow Writer/Producers and Creative Marketing Team to concept, develop, produce, write, and edit assigned promotions projects to increase ratings or exposure of programming. • To collaborate with Creative Director, fellow writer producers and Creative Marketing Team to edit and create visual effects for high end image promotion and sizzles. • Assist other producers by acting as the Colorist and VFX/Compositor on other projects as assigned. • To produce, plan, organize, schedule and coordinate any production shoot, voiceover sessions, or music composition necessary for the execution of assigned promotion campaigns. • To coordinate and supervise all graphic work created in the execution of assigned promotion campaigns. • To provide creative inspiration to graphic, print, and motion design artists. • Other duties as assigned. • Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 Annually • #LI-Onsite Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement. Scam Alert: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv . REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS 5 years of Creative Services experience in a cable, broadcast, on-air, boutique agency, or post-production environment including writing, producing and direction commercials for on-air promotions. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve. Experience is a collaborative post-production environment with knowledge of industry standard equipment and practices. Experience with A.I. platforms such as Adobe Firefly and Higgsfield.ai a plus.

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