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WXIX-TV, in Cincinnati, Ohio seeks a Morning Anchor/Reporter. The successful candidate should have at least five years of experience as a primary anchor/reporter in mid-size market or five years of experience as a reporter/anchor in a major news market. Candidate must be able to demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Candidate must be comfortable with doing non-scripted reports – either from the studio or in the field. Candidate will be required to write print-style stories for the internet. Candidate will be required to generate story ideas and be an active participant in the editorial process. The successful candidate will be energetic, engaging, and responsible for maintaining a fresh and professional on-air look. Candidate will be required to connect with viewers using social media, and engage community members through speaking engagements and other special events. The goal is for the successful candidate to recruit viewers to an already strong news operation. Candidate must be able to work weekends, holidays, overnights, extra hours, etc. Please send cover letter, resume, and a non-returnable DVD to: Matt Miller/News Director, WXIX-TV, 19 Broadcast Plaza, 635 West Seventh Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. No phone calls or e-mails please. EOE-M/F/D/V
Reporting to the Executive Producer – Eastern Region in Ottawa, we have a full-time
career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for submitting
daily television news stories for broadcast on APTN National News.
Key responsibilities:
• Structures, writes and delivers News & Current Affairs stories for daily and/or weekly
show(s)
• Identifies, researches and submits ideas
• On-camera presentation of News & Current Affairs stories
• Evaluates leads/tips
• Receives assignments
• Writes and/or voices on-camera scripts, copy stories and voice overs
• Acts as interviewer on and off air
• Oversees technical staff working on assigned stories
• Oversees editing of re-package pre-taped video news material
Requirements:
• Minimum of two years experience in meeting the deadlines of daily news in television
• A journalism degree, certificate or equivalent experience
• As an on-air representative of Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples – must be of First
Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry
• Must be able to articulate social, economic and cultural issues relevant to Aboriginal
communities
• Ability to travel
• Proof of valid driver’s license (driver’s abstract) must be forwarded upon
commencement of employment
As this position is part of a bargaining unit, the successful candidate will operate under
the collective agreement with the Canadian Media Guild.
Remuneration: DOQ/DOE
Please submit a demo tape with 5 stories you have completed in the last year, a
paragraph stating how you would focus and visualize a current Aboriginal story of your
choice, and your resume quoting Competition 09/10-37 and where you saw this ad, by 3
p.m. (CST), Thursday, September 2, 2010 to:
Human Resources
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
339 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2C3
Fax: 204-943-2368 E-Mail: careers@aptn.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Aboriginal employer we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to apply.
General Assignment Reporter WAVE 3 Television, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for a General Assignment Reporter. We need an experienced multimedia journalist with a proven ability to identify issues, have a track record of solid reporting, deliver on a strong brand, and hold the powerful accountable. Candidate must possess the ability post news as it happens, write for multiple platforms, and shoot/edit video. Strong organizational and on-air delivery skills, including the ability to report live on-air clearly & succinctly are additional requirements for this aggressive, award-winning newsroom. Please send your resume, references, and DVD or email link to Kathy Hostetter, News Content Director, WAVE 3 TV, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203. EOE
Sports Multi-Media Journalist: WAVE 3 Television, Louisville, Kentucky’s NBC Affiliate: Sports news is big news and we are currently looking for a Sports Multi-Media Journalist to add to our team. This position requires shooting, writing, editing, reporting, web-posting and fill-in anchoring on multiple platforms for our sports department. WAVE 3 heavily covers sports at the high school & collegiate level – we’re also home of the Kentucky Derby! Interested applicants should send a resume, references and non-returnable DVD to: Kathy Hostetter, News Director, WAVE 3, 725 S. Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Or email khostetter@wave3.com. No phone calls please. EOE
KSLA NEWS 12, the #1 station in the market, is seeking a multi-media anchor/reporter. Applicant should have at least three years anchoring/reporting experience. Applicant should be an aggressive journalist and be active in the editorial process. Applicant should be energetic and engaging in bringing professionalism and personality to the news desk. Applicant should also communicate effectively with viewers and staff, have strong reporting skills, solid news judgment, and outstanding live reporting skills. New media literacy is essential in reaching our viewers on all platforms. Web posting including text, pictures, and video will be required. Shooting and editing skills are a plus. Send your resume’ and DVD of your most recent work to KSLA News 12, Attn: Jayne Ruben, 1812 Fairfield Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71101.
WXIX-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio is looking for a Weekend Anchor/Reporter. The candidate must be dynamic, have a great personality, and be able to handle breaking news. They must be aggressive, able to handle social media and have a working knowledge of posting news to our website. Looking for a candidate able to handle producing their own newscast, who is also a hard worker, team player and go getter. Candidate must want to be involved in the community. Looking for someone who is dedicated to maintaining a winning tradition. Must possess and have proven track record of generating/executing story ideas. Shoot, write and edit stories as assigned in a contemporary & aggressive manner. Ability to report live, on-location news events in a compelling fashion is required. Other duties as assigned by news management. Please send a tape/DVD, resume, references and a cover letter explaining your news attitude and philosophy to: Matt Miller, News Director, WXIX Fox 19, 635 West Seventh Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V