Category:
News
Position/Title:
EDITOR (Part Time)
Details:
WEAR/WFGX has an excellent opportunity for an experienced News Editor. Your duties will include editing videos for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces. Also, taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations. You will need to collaborate with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts. Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment is a must.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/23/2015
Closing Date:
5/23/2015
City:
Pensacola – 32506
State:
Florida
Experience:
College degree or minimum 1 year of relative experience in the field required.
Requirements:
knowledge of Final Cut Pro and Avid NewsCutter XP editing technology is a definite plus. The ability to work with a multitude of people and personalities while maintaining a professional work environment is crucial.
Additional Information:
Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Contact:
Please apply online by going to www.sbgi.net/employment

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(05-23-15)

A unique opportunity awaits you at EWTN Global Catholic Network! Traffic Assistant needed in Birmingham, AL!

JOB TITLE: Traffic Assistant
REPORTS TO: Director of Programming
DEPARTMENT: Programming Traffic
LOCATION: Birmingham, AL
FLSA STATUS/TYPE: Full Time Non-exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Traffic Assistant operates computer proficiently to create a log for use by On Air Operations. Coordinates various sources of information in a professional manner, with attention to detail to create and maintain the programming log.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Scheduling of Program episodes, events, and interstitials.

•Insure database has all pertinent information for scheduling and Viewer Response, if applicable, maintain database.

•Coordinates scheduling information with Web Services.

•Address and solve problems, which result from miscommunication, error damage, or loss.

•Coordinates closely with Programming Department to ensure the completion of any last minute changes as well as assuring those changes properly handled.

•Print reports; handle inquiries about specific episodes or programs.

•Ability to work flexible schedule.

•Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in broadcast/cable TV production/programming

•Strong computer software experience including, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.

•Demonstrated understanding of the Catholic Faith, liturgical year and EWTN’s mission

•Strong attention to detail and follow through

•Efficient in time management; ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines.

•Technical knowledge and competences.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
•Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting or equivalent experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
To learn more about EWTN and our mission, please visit our website at www.ewtn.com.

Please submit cover letter including salary requirements and resume via email to humanresources@ewtn.com for consideration.

(05-23-15)

News
Position/Title:
Photographer
Details:
WALA is the Meredith Corporation owned Fox affiliate serving the Mobile/Pensacola DMA. FOX 10 is a first class media organization that is committed to providing our viewers and web users with information that significantly benefits and enriches their lives. We are searching for candidates who are equally committed to media excellence. FOX10 and fox10tv.com are located in the picturesque Gulf South – home to Mardi Gras, sandy white beaches, year-round outdoor activities and world class seafood. If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly and passionate team that is focused on customer satisfaction and committed to our viewers, then we would like to hear from you. The photographer shoots and edits video of various news events an is responsible for capturing the visuals news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms and special reports. This position shoots stories in compelling and brand-focused way to attract the largest audience available to the station’s newscasts. Must effectively operate high tech multi-media equipment including ENG vehicles. 30%Photographs news, weather, and sports materials.20%Performs creative editing of news, weather and sports materials.10%Sets up and operates lighting equipment. 10%Operates ENG van and associated equipment.10%Transmits and records news, weather and sports video and/or audio feeds, including ENG feeds. 10%Performs limited newsgathering functins.5%Photographs and edits promotion and public service material.5%Performs minor repairs of ENG equipment and cameras.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/21/2015
Closing Date:
6/30/2015
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama
Experience:
Two to five years of shooting and editing local news content.
Requirements:
Strong editing and shooting skills. Ability to gather news with or without a reporter. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to edit with Non-linear editing. Edius preferred. Ability to operate microwave truck and related equipment. Attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast paces team oriented environment.
Additional Information:
Completion of high school, or equivalent. College degree preferred.
Contact:
To apply go to: Fox10tv.com / Careers

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(06-30-15)

WKRN-TV, Media General’s ABC Affiliate in Nashville, TN, is looking for a next generation Broadcast and Digital Content Producer. This producer will manage “Right Now” breaking news and enterprise content, plus coverage throughout the day on all platforms. Your charge will be “to produce the day, just as you’ve produced newscasts.” The ideal candidate has an understanding and knowledge of Social Media and the ability to leverage these skills to share stories throughout the day. Candidates will have a minimum of three years newscast producing experience.

Skills (Essential and Preferred):
A BA in Journalism or equivalent experience in a Newsroom.

Experience (Essential and Preferred):
The ideal candidate has an understanding and knowledge of Social Media and the ability to leverage these skills to share stories throughout the day. Candidates will have a minimum of three years newscast producing experience.
For consideration: No phone calls please.

Please tell us how you found out about the job opening, send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV – Human Resources (News)
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
email to: lsnyder@wkrn.com – |
Be sure to include your name and the job title in subject line.
For more information about current job openings, please refer to www.wkrn.com under Contact, then Employment. WKRN-TV is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug testing and background investigations. Media General, WKRN-TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment with our company. We earnestly solicit your assistance in obtaining employees and request you refer prospective applicants to us at the address below.

441 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210
Main office: 615-369-7222(05-20-15)

WCOV-TV, Montgomery’s FOX Affiliate, is seeking a General Sales Manager. The right candidate for this position will have strong leadership and broadcast sales management skills in order to lead the sales team to achieve station goals.

The right candidate for this position should have the following:
•Five years minimum of successful television advertising sales management experience with a verifiable history of positive results.
•Sales experience in multiple markets.
•Inventory management skills.
•Microsoft Office and WideOrbit proficiency.
•Experience with a Fox or other independent affiliate a plus.
•Effective leadership, motivational, and management skills.
•Effective training skills necessary to share knowledge with local sales staff.
•A positive attitude and excellent people skills.
•Creative abilities that help close sales to the benefit of both client and the station.
•Must enjoy making calls with sales staff and advertisers.
•Relocation to Montgomery, Alabama required.

WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a non-smoking facility.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

WCOV-TV
Attn: HR / GSM Position
One WCOV Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36111
Email: kathy@wcov.com

Or fax to (334) 288-5414

(05-20-15)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Office Director I (Director of Production) (PIN 0154)

DEPARTMENT: Production

ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: Competitive

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Mississippi Public Broadcasting, a statewide television and radio network, is seeking a seasoned, highly creative television producer to lead our production department. The incumbent will be responsible for administration and development of content for television programs. Successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to produce documentary style and series productions from conception to broadcast.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university (AND) eight (8) years in the special experience defined below, five (5) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision; (OR) A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, (AND) seven (7) years in the special experience defined below, five (5) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision. Special Experience: Employment must have been in an administrative, professional capacity in an area of work related to the functional responsibility of the agency in which the position exists. In those agencies where registered specialists provide the primary source of functional and technical knowledge for planning and accomplishing the mission of the agency, the incumbent must be registered and experienced in that profession. Work experience must have included supervising and coordinating a variety of functions. This position is classified as Non-State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for complete job description (www.mpbonline.org). SUBMIT: Applicants may create an account and apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board (www.mspb.ms.gov) until May 5, 2015. MPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

(05-16-15)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Senior Producer/Director (PIN 0224)

DEPARTMENT: News & Public Affairs

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking an experienced multimedia journalist to join our award winning news team. This person will produce NPR-style news stories and features on issues of local and regional interest. Candidates should be comfortable and competent with social media and reporting on multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong news judgment who’s enterprising and capable of generating story ideas. This position is also responsible for producing long form, sound rich features for insertion into daily newscast. The reporter may be asked to anchor newscasts and host programs. Applicant must have expertise in news-gathering, writing, editing and radio production for short-form and long form-reports. Ideally would be familiar with public radio news programming.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) two (2) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) three (3) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), (AND) seven (7) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) Above graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), directly related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. This position is classified as State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for compete description (www.mpbonline.org). SUBMIT: Applicants may create an account and apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board (www.mspb.ms.gov) until May 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

(05-01-15)

WHNT NEWS 19 in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist. If the words innovative, creative, motivated, and smart describe you, we look forward to receiving your application. This is a great opportunity to work for one of the best broadcast companies.

A Multimedia Journalist must be able to perform the following functions:
-confidently and skillfully shoot & edit digital video
-accurately report on a variety of subjects
-write/produce clear, easy to understand stories including producing packages
-deliver compelling on-air live shots & stand-ups
-willingness and ability to set up own Skype shots/Ustream shots and possibly own microwave live shots
-passion to post and support the station’s web and social media sites.

We don’t have time to hold your hand. If you’re not already doing these things successfully, please do not waste your time.

It’s not clear yet what shift or in which newsroom the person hired for this position will work. It’ll be dependent on where your skills are best suited and the potential for other internal reassignments.

Core Job Functions:

• Shooting, editing, reporting writing and producing stories for on-air and online.
•Must have a solid grasp of how to tell stories with words, video, sound and graphics.
•A superior ability to develop enterprise story ideas, develop sources & contacts, and research stories.
•Aggressive response to spot news, breaking news and severe weather.
•Set-up live shots from spot & breaking news and deliver live reports on-air.
•Web Posting: Post video and text content to station’s website.
•Other duties as assigned.

Interested parties should email online links, resume and references to Denise Vickers at denise.vickers@whnt.com.

If you must snail mail, the address is:
Denise Vickers
VP of News
WHNT-TV
200 Holmes Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801

WHNT News 19 is owned by the Tribune Media Company. Candidates MUST apply online: www.tribunemedia.com/?page_id=15562

(05-15-15)

Applicant must be skilled in camera shooting and reporting and possess excellent writing and editing skills. Applicant must also be aggressive in getting to the bottom of stories and be able to shoot with a crew or individually.

A decision will be made as soon as possible for all positions. Qualified applicants should send a resume, references, and non-returnable tape/DVD to Human Resources, 815 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302. Faxes may be directed to 601-693-9656. Emails may be sent to humanresources@wtok.com. Human Resources may also be contacted by phone at 601-693-1441. Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace, equal opportunity employer and also participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify program.

(05-14-15)