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| Academic | Assistant Professor, Visual Journalism |
| Editorial Writer | |
| The Seattle Times is seeking an Editorial Writer to join our Editorial Team! The Times editorial team is seeking a shrewd and enterprising editorial writer to help lead critical conversations important to the Puget Sound region and Washington state. The editorial writer will serve as a member of the editorial board, researching and making policy recommendations and writing insightful, persuasive editorials on behalf of The Times editorial board and the occasional personal column. This person should be skilled at understanding complex issues, seeing both the big picture and the nuance in search of the questions that really matter. The writer should be open-minded but super-resistant to spin from political operatives and special interests. The writer should be passionate and collegial in debating issues with colleagues and skilled at cultivating sources. This person will contribute to the editorial page’s online presence through regular blogging and leveraging social media to engage readers and sources. This person will be skilled at writing on deadline, responding quickly to the news of the day and looking for opportunities to break news. Minimum Requirements (including physical capabilities): Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or a related field. Standard office considerations with workload dependent on daily demands and major project work. Substantial time spent at computer workstations, as well as inter-building collaboration. Accommodations must be made to prevent RSI. Preferred Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in journalism at a newspaper or website. Special instructions to Applicants: Interested candidates should provide sample clips or blog entries in which they have covered complex topics, especially as they relate to controversy. Apply here: http://careers.nwjobs.com/jobs/detail/47963850/14 | |
| Television | Local Sales Manager |
| Department: Sales Location: WMBF SC- Myrtle Beach Days/Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Type: Full Time Details: WMBF, Raycom Media’s NBC Affiliate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has an immediate opening for a Local Sales Manager. Qualified candidates must focus on new business development (on-air and online), possess excellent communication skills, have AE coaching & training experience, and understand the importance of team work across all departments within the station. The ability to plan and achieve sales objectives is critical. A qualified candidate must demonstrate a successful track record in these areas. Additionally, this position will have some national revenue responsibilities. College degree preferred with a minimum of 4 years television sales experience expected. Sales management preferred. Spreadsheet and above average TV sales software skills are important including Wide Orbit, Matrix, Rentrak, One Domain, Scarborough and Ad Views. Please send your resume to Amy Bonnell, General Sales Manager, WMBF News, 918 Frontage Road East, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 or abonnell@wmbfnews.com. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V Contact: Amy Bonnell | |
| Sports Reporter - Dallas | |
| Application Deadline Date: June 9, 2012 Sports Reporter - Dallas The Associated Press is seeking an experienced, aggressive Sports Reporter in Dallas. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly break news and cover some of the premier sports beats in Texas, including the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars and colleges including TCU, SMU and Baylor. We place a premium on being first with breaking news but also want strong game and event coverage, smart beat reporting, and a prime focus on source development. The reporter is part of a wider AP team responsible for regional and national sports coverage, and will work across multiple formats. He/she works with the regional sports editor to set priorities and develop aggressive spot and enterprise reporting for the AP’s global newspaper, online and broadcast audience. The successful candidate, who will report to the regional sports editor in Chicago, must be able to: • Identify key sources and develop a beat that ensures AP is competitive on the most important sports stories in the territory. • Identify and develop stories that break news and have impact. • Report and write accurate, compelling stories on deadline in competitive situations. • Work with his/her managers and colleagues to set priorities for a Texas sports report with multiple teams and sources. • Organize and coordinate freelancers for sports coverage as needed in Texas. • Work with staff photographers, videographers and other platform specialists to ensure complete and robust coverage of games and events. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have demonstrated superior news judgment, with experience reporting and writing news for global audiences on multiple platforms. Superior writing ability, beat reporting skills and source development experience required. Candidate must understand the growing importance of multimedia news and be able to coordinate with AP staffers from other formats. Candidate must be a creative problem-solver who can work as a member of a team. Qualifications for the successful candidate include: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. • At least five years of professional sports writing experience in a daily news setting. • At least five years of professional full-time reporting experience at a daily newspaper, broadcast station or AP or similar bureau. • Experience with computer-assisted reporting, FOI and investigative techniques is a plus. • A proficiency in multiple platforms, especially video, is a plus. • Proven ability to recognize and develop newsworthy stories of broad interest and work accurately under deadline pressure. • Strong organizational skills with experience juggling multiple projects across formats and meeting deadlines. • Well-developed communications skills to work constructively with local and geographically dispersed staff, member editors and other AP departments. • The ability to travel and work a variety of hours to meet the needs of a 24/7 news organization. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency in written and spoken English. Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory. For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: NationalNewsJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Recruiter: Jean Maye Referral Award $750.00 Requirements: Level of Job Professional/Specialist Education Bachelors or equivalent Vacancy Type Replacement Required Expertise Editorial - Sports Type of Job Full Time Permanent Desired Locations Dallas, TX | |
| Political Writer – Atlanta | |
| Application Deadline Date: June 9, 2012 Political Writer – Atlanta The Associated Press is seeking a Southeast Political Writer for its Atlanta bureau. The immediate assignment for this journalist will be taking the lead on coverage of the presidential campaign in how it is playing out in a pivotal region of the United States. This person will produce distinctive and competitive stories that uncover news and capture key national political trends. In non-presidential years, the journalist’s focus will be to aggressively report spot and enterprise political news, across formats, and drive state and national political coverage from his or her base in Georgia. The position places a premium on accountability and investigative reporting for a state, regional, national and global audience. The successful candidate will report to the news editor in Georgia and work with other AP staff in Washington, D.C., the AP’s South regional operation in Atlanta and with others. The political writer: • Sets an example of aggressive, competitive news coverage. • Writes accurately and quickly on deadline. • Aggressively pursues breaking news. • Conceives, reports and writes compelling enterprise. • Develops sources and beats to produce original reporting. • Takes into account the needs of all formats when reporting. • Works with political reporters around the region to help them cultivate their beats and develop sources to break news. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in reporting and writing, including the ability to develop sources, break news, originate story ideas and write about complex issues in a clear and engaging way. Must be able to work efficiently and accurately on deadline and in breaking news situations. Must be able to recognize strong story ideas from a variety of sources and develop newsworthy stories of state, national and global interest. Experience in accountability journalism, including filing freedom of information requests, is required. Multimedia experience gathering of audio and video would also be considered a plus. Other qualifications: • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience. • Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment. • Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines. • Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to juggle multiple stories across formats and meet deadlines. • Demonstrated understanding of or ability to working in all formats. • Demonstrated strong news judgment. • Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory. • Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: East&SouthJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Recruiter Roland Newport Referral Award $750.00 Requirements: Level of Job Professional/Specialist Education Bachelors or equivalent Vacancy Type Staff Addition Required Expertise Editorial – Politics Type of Job Full Time Permanent Desired Locations Atlanta, GA | |
| West Region Political Reporter - Denver, CO | |
| Application Deadline Date: June 9, 2012 West Region Political Reporter - Denver, CO The Associated Press seeks an aggressive reporter with proven investigative skills to cover politics in the West. The reporter will be based in Denver and report to the Rocky Mountain news editor. The successful candidate will break stories on a regular basis through source development, public document requests, computer-assisted reporting and other investigative techniques. The reporter must be able to work across departments and formats. He/she will work with news managers to set the beat's agenda and develop aggressive spot and hard-edged enterprise reporting for the AP's global online, newspaper and broadcast audience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides agenda-setting political coverage for Western states for the 2012 election and beyond, placing a premium on accountability and investigative reporting to break news for a regional, national and global audience. Explain how the West’s rapidly changing demographics translates into local and national politics, policy and campaign strategy. Serves as AP’s top political reporter for Colorado and the West. Works closely with Western Regional and Washington news leaders on executing coverage of the presidential and game-changing state races, fundraising and media campaigns. Responsible for source development that leads to Associated Press exclusives. Works on other reporting and editing assignments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidates should have demonstrated excellence as an aggressive source reporter who breaks news - including as a reporter and writer on a varied array of issues outside politics. Demonstrated aggressive use of public records, source development and computer-assisted reporting experience are required. Superior writing ability is a must. Applicants must be able to consistently develop newsworthy stories of regional, national and global interest and work accurately under deadline pressure with reporters in other bureaus as well as on their own projects. Applicants need strong organizational skills to juggle multiple projects across formats and meet deadlines. Applicants need to understand the growing importance of multimedia news and be able to coordinate with AP staffers on other formats. The successful candidate should have at least five years of full-time investigative reporting experience at a daily newspaper, wire service, broadcast station or AP bureau. Other qualities we are looking for: • Proficiency in reporting and producing content in multiple platforms, including text, photo and video, is a plus. • Understand and use social networking aggressively to break news and build sources. • Be able to travel and work a variety of hours. • A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. • Advanced level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. • Knowledge of the West’s unique political and cultural history recommended. • Authorization to work in the U.S. is mandatory. For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: Central&WestJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Details: Position Recruiter Dianne Smith Referral Award $750.00 Requirements: Level of Job Professional/Specialist Education Bachelors or equivalent Vacancy Type Replacement Required Expertise Editorial-General Assignment Type of Job Full-Time Location Denver, CO | |
| Breaking News Staffer - Columbus, OH | |
| Application Deadline Date: June 9, 2012 Breaking News Staffer - Columbus, OH The Associated Press seeks a Breaking News Staffer for its Columbus, Ohio, bureau. The staffer is a hybrid reporter and editor who aggressively pursues breaking news across Ohio and identifies stories that need further development. The staffer files stories to state lines, works closely with reporters in the field, helps coordinate coverage across multiple formats, communicates coverage plans and offers assistance to AP members and customers and collaborates with the regional editing desk in Philadelphia on stories of state, national and global interest. The staffer: • Writes accurately and quickly on deadline. • Aggressively pursues breaking news. • Monitors news across formats through a variety of sources • Takes into account the needs of all formats when reporting. • Has a sharp sense of news judgment • Works effectively and cooperatively with colleagues QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have at least three years of fulltime daily journalism experience and a demonstrated excellence in reporting and editing, including the ability to develop sources and write about a variety of topics in a clear and engaging way. Must be able to work efficiently and accurately on deadline and in breaking news situations. Must be able to recognize strong story ideas from a variety of sources and develop newsworthy stories of state, national and global interest. Must be a self-starter able to organize time and priorities effectively and to work with minimal direct supervision. Experience in social media and multimedia a plus.. Other qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment. • Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines. • Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to juggle multiple stories across formats and meet deadlines. • Demonstrated understanding of or ability to working in all formats. • Demonstrated strong news judgment • Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory. • Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: East&SouthJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Details: Position Recruiter Roland Newport Referral Award $750.00 Requirements: Level of Job Professional/Specialist Education Bachelors or equivalent Vacancy Type Replacement Required Expertise Editorial-General Assignment Type of Job Full-Time Location Columbus, Ohio | |
| Supervisory Correspondent – Newark, NJ | |
| Application Deadline Date: June 10, 2012 Supervisory Correspondent – Newark, NJ The Associated Press seeks a correspondent for its Newark, N.J., bureau. The correspondent aggressively pursues spot and enterprise stories, developing sources and beats in the highly competitive New York metropolitan market with the goal of breaking news and producing distinctive and exclusive coverage. Working with the statehouse reporter, the correspondent helps cover state politics with a focus on northern New Jersey. Reporting to the New Jersey news editor, the correspondent supervises two staff reporters and works with colleagues in all formats to produce a multimedia report. The correspondent: • Writes accurately and quickly on deadline. • Aggressively pursues breaking news. • Conceives, reports and writes compelling enterprise off the news and longer-term enterprise. • Develops sources and beats to produce original reporting. • Takes into account the needs of all formats when reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have five years of daily reporting experience, and demonstrated ability to develop sources, break news, originate story ideas and write about complex issues in a clear and engaging way. Must be able to work efficiently and accurately on deadline and in breaking news situations. Must be able to recognize strong story ideas from a variety of sources and develop newsworthy stories of state, national and global interest. Supervisory experience is a plus. Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required. Other qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Ability to work accurately in a deadline-driven environment. • Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines. • Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to juggle multiple stories across formats and meet deadlines. • Demonstrated understanding of or ability to working in all formats. • Demonstrated strong news judgment • Authorization to work in the U.S. will be mandatory. • Advanced-level professional competency in written and spoken English language is required For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: East&SouthJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Details: Position Recruiter Roland Newport Referral Award $1000.00 Requirements: Level of Job Professional/Specialist Education Bachelors or equivalent Vacancy Type Replacement Required Expertise Editorial-General Assignment Type of Job Full-Time Location Newark, New Jersey | |
| Deputy Sports Editor – New York | |
| The Associated Press seeks a highly experienced Deputy Sports Editor at its headquarters in New York City. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of superior news judgment, excellent content editing skills, a self-starter, and be able to work well under pressure. This role serves as a liaison with Associated Press Sports Editors and is a key contact for questions and/or issues. RESPONSIBILITES: • Manages the top of the report, big events and major beat • Manage and develop four regional assistant sports editors who oversee a combined staff of 80 domestic reporters. In addition, directs a national staff of 30 at headquarters in New York • Serves as the day-to-day operations manager, working with direct reports as well as staff in London, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa and other news departments in New York headquarters, especially to develop stories that have crossover value • Assigns stories, including breaking news, follow-ups, takeouts and special features. Ensures the report fully embraces all platforms and that the department is a true multimedia operation • Monitor social media for breaking news, trends and story ideas, as a key element of daily operations • Partner with enterprise editor to spot trends, timely takeouts for weekend packages, features and profiles, as well as special advances and seasonal packages such as baseball, football and college sports previews. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have the ability to coordinate, assign and skillfully edit fast-breaking stories. The successful candidate must have a deep, rich knowledge of and interest in a full range of sports, both national and international. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • Solid journalism experience with demonstrated increase levels of responsibility • 6+ years management experience and staff development • Strong organizational skills with experience juggling multiple projects across formats and meeting deadlines • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, coupled with the ability to manage relationships across multiple platforms • The ability to travel and work a variety of hours to meet the needs of a 24/7 news organization. Must be able to demonstrate a high level of fluency in written and spoken English. Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory. For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: NationalNewsJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements: Level of Job Management Education Bachelors or equivalent Required Expertise Editorial – Sports Type of Job Full Time Permanent Desired Locations New York, NY | |
| Assistant Business Editor – New York | |
| Application Deadline Date: June 9, 2012 The Associated Press Business News Department seeks an Assistant Business Editor for its headquarters in New York City. This editor will primarily manage editors who produce the AP’s financial markets and banking coverage, as well as its Money & Markets product, which appears in hundreds of newspapers and on their websites. The job requires an experienced and accomplished editor and manager. An editor who is highly knowledgeable about the coverage areas, has excellent news judgment and is a wordsmith. A manager who can lead and inspire editors and reporters and help them become even better. Business News assistant business editors work closely with the deputy business editor and business editor and must be team players. AP Business News is committed to excellence, and assistant business editors are instrumental in driving continuous improvement. Applicants must have at least 5 years of high-level management experience. For consideration, submit your cover letter, resume and clips to: East&SouthJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements: Level of Job Professional/Specialist Education Bachelors or equivalent Required Expertise Editorial – Business Reporting Type of Job Full Time Permanent Desired Locations New York, NY | |
| Assistant International Editor, New York | |
| The Associated Press seeks an Assistant International Editor for its New York headquarters. This position helps to manage the complex operations of the International News department. The assistant international editor will carry out a variety of functions including: Oversight of the daily report, striving to ensure that AP’s spot report meets the highest standard of accuracy, comprehensiveness, distinctiveness and competitiveness and working with regional editors and regional desks on tactical and logistical issues, allowing the senior managing editor to look at longer-range strategic news issues. Track departures, hiring requests and hiring to ensure a smooth turnover and replacement process. Works closely with regional editors, Human Resources, News Administration and Finance to deliver on a timely basis required job descriptions, postings, funding information, and monthly progress reports. Handle and monitor headquarters-level budget issues in conjunction with Peter Kerins, finance director for the News Department. Maintain communications with Nerve Center on initiatives and new products, and communicate to the Nerve Center major themes in upcoming coverage, including stories and projects of particular interest for top customers Take ownership of the home-leave process. Be the main host and point of contact for visiting home-leavers, reading their personal and bureau reports in advance to help them map out an effective strategy and goals for their visits and navigate headquarters so that they get the most in terms of AP’s business needs and personal development needs. The assistant international editor will be tasked with chairing the daily international news meeting and representing International in a variety of settings, such as participating in and sometimes hosting visits to headquarters by international customers and groups. The assistant international editor will report directly to the Senior Managing Editor for International News. Candidates need a strong and sophisticated vision for international news and a proven track record of directing coverage of top global stories. While the job will not require line editing, a mastery of news and editing skills is a must in order to recognize any significant story weakness and spot opportunities to advance, elevate and strengthen AP’s international daily reporting. The editor must possess the drive and communications ability to make sure needed changes get implemented by working effectively with regional editors, reporters and desks. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have seven or more years of experience in AP’s international department or equivalent experience at another major news organization, and a strong competitive streak determined to win on international stories. The job requires intense organizational skill, creativity, and the experience, desire and ability to work with reporters and editors across all time zones and cultures to produce and maintain the world’s finest international news report. For consideration, submit your materials to: InternationalJobs@ap.org. Do provide the name of this position in the subject line of your email. The Associated Press is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements: Level of Job Managerial Education Bachelors or equivalent Required Expertise Editorial - Managerial Type of Job Full Time Desired Locations New York – New York | |
| Television | Account Executive |
| KAIT-TV JOB POSTING POST UNTIL: May 24, 2012 KAIT, Raycom Media’s ABC Affiliate in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a dynamic, intelligent, creative and energetic person to join our sales team in representing KAIT-TV in selling advertising time to local and regional advertisers. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NECESSARY: Previous sales experience preferred but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to grow existing business and develop a high level of new business. Candidate should possess marketing instincts, as well as excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills required. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: College degree preferred but not required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (IF ANY): Must have own vehicle with required insurance coverage and valid drivers’ license with good driving record. OTHER INFORMATION: Great income potential and benefits package awaits you. Send resume with cover letter. No phone calls please. PERSON TO CONTACT AT KAIT-TV: Joe Sciortino, General Sales Manager KAIT-TV P. O. Box 790 Jonesboro, AR 72403-0790 or e-mail to jsciortino@kait8.com We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V | |
| Television | Accounting Coordinator |
| RAYCOM MEDIA, INC. WOIO/WUAB Department: Regional Reports To: Regional Controller Dept. Head: Regional Controller **************************************************************************************************************** WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED: High school graduate, college preferred. Knowledge of Wide Orbit, Great Plains, accounts payable, Excel and the broadcast industry very helpful. Must possess strong organizational and math skills and be detail oriented. Must be able to work independently and with various vendors and personnel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.) All billing procedures for station within the Cleveland hub which includes reconciliation of the log daily; billing weekly; demand and month end billing; generating billing reports and mailing of invoices no later than three days following billing procedure. 2.) Pre-close balance reports, end of the month reports and journal entries to be generated and checked for accuracy. 3.) Generate and post credit memos. 4.) Scan and route accounts payable invoices and research discrepancies/questions. 5.) Pull and post lockbox checks, process & post credit card payments, initiate refunds 6.) Balance cash/bank reconciliation at month end 7.) Generate sales commission statements at month end 8.) Back up to Credit Manager – writing up deposits, credit applications, locking and unlocking accounts. 9) Switchboard relief as needed 9.) Other duties as assigned by the Controller or Asst Controller. | |
| Television | News Producer & News Reporter/Photographer |
| NEWS WORK LOCATION: WDAM-TV - STATION POSTING EXPIRATION DATE: 05/21/2012 JOB DESCRIPTION: WDAM-TV is seeking an individual to fill a full-time News Producer position. Candidates will be responsible for producing evening newscast Monday through Friday but must also being willing to work extra hours, weekends & holidays, if needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: College degree in journalism or related experience preferred. Candidate should be an excellent writer, possess strong leadership skills, be able to perform well under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, highly competitive work environment. Experience with ENPS a plus. SALARY: Negotiable NEWS WORK LOCATION: WDAM-TV - STATION POSTING EXPIRATION DATE: 05/21/2012 JOB DESCRIPTION: WDAM-TV is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Video-Journalist position. Successful candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field. An ideal candidate knows how to find and develop strong story ideas and how to develop those ideas into compelling stories. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Necessary skills include shooting, editing, writing and web posting. Experience with a non-linear editing is a must. Knowledge of social media and how it applies to a television news product is a must. Experience with ENPS is a plus. SALARY: Negotiable AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WDAM- P.O. Box 16269 Hattiesburg, MS 39404 601-544-4730 FAX 601-584-9302 | |
| Television | NEWSCAST PRODUCER |
| #1-rated WTVM-TV in Columbus, Georgia is looking for a Newscast Producer. The ideal candidate must have solid news judgment, work well under deadline and be able to react quickly and effectively to breaking news. Attention to detail, creativity and excellent broadcast writing skills are essential. Strong skills in posting to the web, working with social media, and gathering of user generated content is a must. Also will be responsible for coordinating story content/production through discussions with news managers, anchors and reporters. Previous newscast producing experience preferred but college graduates are cool too Please send cover letter, resume and any other support material (DVD or writing samples) to: Tom Burke New Director WTVM & WXTX TV PO Box 1848 Columbus, GA 31902 E-mail: tburke@wtvm.com WTVM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and MVR check are required | |
| Television | Marketing Director |
| WWBT, the #1 news station in Richmond, VA seeks talented, experienced Marketing Director to lead the marketing and promotional efforts of WWBT & WUPV, the Shared Service Agreement station and two multicast stations. Successful candidate must have high level of urgency, ability to multi-task, create and execute strategic plans for marketing of the station, be a creative and critical thinker, understand the importance of All screens, our news product, station brand marketing, sales promotions, social media and understand and interpret market research for utilization in growing station ratings. Candidate should have proven successful track record and at least 5 years experience at a local TV station. Bachelors Degree in marketing, broadcast communications or related field preferred. Qualified candidates only submit cover letter and resume to Mr. Kym Grinnage, VP & General Manager, WWBT, 5710 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23225 or email kgrinnage@nbc12.com. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V. | |
| Television | Digital Marketing Specialist |
| WSFA is seeking to hire a Digital Marketing Specialist to sell all things digital on wsfa.com, both online and on mobile. The person we hire must be able to prospect new accounts, service existing accounts, grow new business, negotiate rates and share of business on new and existing accounts, create presentations, utilize sales materials, and provide appropriate research information. This person must also be able to follow sales policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years selling experience with an internet or media company. A college degree is preferred. Please send your resumes to Kerry Morrison at kmorrison@wsfa.com. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V Posting Closed: May 16, 2012 | |
| Television | Editor/Photojournalist |
| WSFA-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time Editor/Photojournalist. The requirements for the position include: College degree required from an accredited College or University, majoring in Communications or Journalism. Minimum 1-2 years experience shooting and editing at a local television station. Working with Panasonic P2 camera equipment as well as BitCentral non-linear editing is a plus. Skills/Abilities: Must be able to work well under pressure and daily deadlines. Must have good creative and editorial judgment. Flexible work hours required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours. Must be available for overnight travel. Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs. License/Certificates: Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver’s license. Work with producers, reporters, and editors to create news stories. Feed stories back to station from live remotes. Responsible for operating various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to, microwave live truck, video camera, and video editing equipment. Required to drive company vehicle while out on various assignments. Maintain photography equipment and vehicle. Contribute to all media platforms. Send resume and reel to: WSFA-TV, attn: Andre Morgan, 12 East Delano Ave., Montgomery, AL 36105. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V Application deadline is May 16th. | |
| Television | Anchor/Reporter |
| WSFA 12 News, the NBC affiliate and #1 station in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking an Anchor/Reporter. We are looking for a team player with a strong sense of ethics, integrity and an outstanding anchoring/reporting background. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, command of the English language, have solid news judgment, be an outstanding storyteller, and have strong reporting, anchoring, live shot, and digital newsgathering skills. The candidate must embrace the digital media world being active on social media and web platforms. Candidate must bring professionalism, energy, confidence, and a warm- welcoming personality to our newscasts. The candidate must be a newsroom leader, leading by example, working well with co-workers inside a multi-platform newsroom. Our candidate must have the ability to turn hard-hitting, difference making investigative stories throughout the year. We are seeking a person with 7 years experience anchoring at a commercial television station. Please contact, Scott Duff, WSFA 12 News, News Director, 12 East Delano Ave., Montgomery, Alabama 36105. Please, no phone calls. EOE-M/F/D/V | |
| Television | Master Control Operator |
| WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, AL is seeking a full-time Master Control Operator. Candidate must be proficient in the operation of Windows based computers. Tasks will include quality control of video/audio levels into servers and for over the air channels, switching live and recorded programming, record and ingest satellite feeds and segment for air and tune in microwave live shots for news. Additional duties to include; maintaining station, transmitter, and EAS logs in compliance with FCC regulations, keep accurate program log, encode content for air, file transfer content to multiple ftp sites and edit shows for content. This position will include other technical assignments as directed and requires shift work including nights, weekends and holidays. Please send resume to; WSFA 12 News, Attn: Morris Pollock, PO Box 251200, Montgomery, AL 36125 or fax to 334-956-0913. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V | |
