Position: Part Time Assignment Editor
Available: April 11, 2013
Department: News
Hiring Manager:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Develop and produce original and engaging platform content. Supervise daily production and execution of newscast elements, including format, news content, graphics, franchises, etc. Prepare format/rundown for assigned newscast. Write and publish stories to the web. Assign and review news scripts for assigned newscasts. Ensure that all additional production details are completed, including graphics, chyrons, etc. Provide control room supervision with regard to timing and content, and coordination and execution of live shots while program is on-air. Contribute story ideas on a daily, weekly, and long-range basis, maintaining daily, frequent communication with Assignment Desk personnel. Engage and grow audience utilizing various social media outlets. Post content to ABC 33/40.com and our Facebook site daily. Produce or assist in the production of special projects outside of regularly assigned newscast. Ensure that all additional production details are completed, including graphics & chyrons.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum 1 year TV newscast producer experience preferred.
2. Strong organizational and writing skills.
3. Geographical knowledge of coverage area an asset.
4. College degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or equivalent work experience.
5. Able to attend work regularly.
6. Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
7. Must possess a valid Drivers License and able to operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
8. Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements:
•Ability to understand and orally communicate in English;
•Ability to read computer monitor information (words and data);
•Ability to hear detailed spoken communication;
•Ability to remain sedentary;
•Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands and fingers;
•Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write; and
•Ability to perform under the stress of deadlines.
Send Your Resume To ABC 33/40 News:
Alabama’s ABC 33/40
Human Resources Department
800 Concourse Pkwy – Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35244
Or email us at hr@abc3340.com or fax your resume to 205-982-3928
No Phone Calls Please
It is the Station’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national, origin, sex, or other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law, in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Also it is the Station’s policy to promote the realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law (01-11-14)
