Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Anchor job opening at Bay News 9
Our ideal candidate is an Anchor who can deliver daily news programs with poise, authority and credibility with the ability to handle breaking news on-air. Minimum five years of anchoring experience preferred.
Candidates must be a proven newsroom leader able to establish a positive community presence in the Tampa Bay area.
We offer a competitive compensation package, ideal newsroom location and the opportunity to live within minutes of sandy white beaches.
If you want to work for an award-winning station that is known for breaking news and weather coverage in the Tampa Bay market, then upload your resume via the Jobs page on www.baynews9.com and send a DVD demo to:
Bay News 9
Attn: Anchor opening
700 Carillon Parkway
Suite 9
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
EOE M/F/D/V – all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Two job openings at Bay News 9
Bay News 9, Bright House Network’s 24-hour news channel in Tampa Bay, has an opening for a full-time Media Editor/Audio Operator.
If you thrive on breaking news and can handle the pressures of 24-hour news coverage, this is the job for you! We’re looking for candidates with at least two years of experience working in a television newsroom environment, editing daily news content and operating control room audio board during live and non-live events. Applicants with a non-linear editing background and a familiarity with robotic studio camera operation preferred.
Duties include, but are not limited to, editing news content using non-linear editing systems, archiving of news footage and packages, operating control room audio board and robotic camera system, establishing and enforcing editing protocol within the newsroom and light studio maintenance.
If you meet the above requirements, are a self-motivator, have a great attitude, can handle tight deadlines in a multi-tasking environment and are willing to work a flexible schedule, submit your resume on-line at www.mybrighthouse.jobs
EOE M/F/D/V – all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
TRAFFIC REPORTER
Bay News 9, the award-winning 24-hour local news channel in Tampa Bay, is looking for an on-air presenter of traffic reports and updates.
Candidates should have proven experience of anchoring traffic segments for television with great on-camera presence. Exceptional communication skills are required. Previous on-air traffic reporting experience is required. We’re interested in seeing demos with traffic segments.
Upload your resume at www.mybrighthouse.jobs
No phone calls please.
Bay News 9 is an EOE M/F/D/V – all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Reporter opening at WTVT Fox 13 in Tampa
Reporter (Regular Part Time): Gathers, prepares and disseminates news on the air both live in the studio and at remote locations; interviews subjects in the field; cultivates and maintains contacts with news sources. Researches and develops stories for future use; assumes responsibility for final content and presentation of news stories on the air. Candidates must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure. He/she must have the skills and experience necessary to make independent editorial decisions in the field. Must have the ability to learn the newsroom’s computer system and be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation; must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person and over the phone. A college degree and a minimum of three year’s of journalism background and television reporting experience preferred. Ability to shoot a plus.
For consideration – Forward resume, DVD and cover letter to: HR Director, WTVT/FOX13, 3213 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609. Fax to 813-870-9890. E-Mail as an attachment in MS Word to Cynthia.Armstrong@foxtv.com. No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V. Posted August 13, 2009.
For opportunities at other News Corporation companies, please visit http://careers.newscorp.com/.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Jobs at Bloomberg News in NY, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles

Job Title: Projects and Investigations Production Editor
Location: Los Angeles
The Company
Few organizations can keep up with the fast-paced, 24/7 nature of today's media coverage; even fewer can claim to have helped shape it. Bloomberg has long been a leading source of data and news and presents one of the most challenging environments in financial journalism. Bloomberg offers a unique opportunity to
produce real-time stories that shape the markets and our world.
The Role
Bloomberg News seeks an experienced, professional copy editor in our San Francisco office. The person in this role should have a minimum of five years of copy editing experience. This individual will be responsible for final preparation of stories for publication, including coordination of photos, graphics, audio, video and hot links. The successful candidate will copy-edit pieces produced by the Projects & Investigations team for style, readability, story-telling values, and logical consistency, and will need to ensure thoroughness of fact-checking by reporters and line editors.
***Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
-Minimum of five years of copy editing experience
***All applicants must apply at www.bloomberg. com***
Job Title: Projects and Investigations Production Editor
Location: NY - 731 Lexington Avenue
The Company
Few organizations can keep up with the fast-paced, 24/7 nature of today's media coverage; even fewer can claim to have helped shape it. Bloomberg has long been a leading source of data and news and presents one of the most challenging environments in financial journalism. Bloomberg offers a unique opportunity to
produce real-time stories that shape the markets and our world.
The Role
Bloomberg News seeks an experienced, professional copy editor in our New York office. The person in this role should have a minimum of five years of copy editing experience. This individual will be responsible for final preparation of stories for publication, including coordination of photos, graphics, audio, video and hot links. The successful candidate will copy-edit pieces produced by the Projects & Investigations team for style, readability, story-telling values, and logical consistency, and will need to ensure thoroughness of fact-checking by reporters and line editors.
***Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
-Minimum of five years of copy editing experience
***All applicants must apply at www.bloomberg. com***
Job Title: Projects and Investigations Production Editor
Location: Washington, D.C. - New York Avenue
The Company
Few organizations can keep up with the fast-paced, 24/7 nature of today's media coverage; even fewer can claim to have helped shape it. Bloomberg has long been a leading source of data and news and presents one of the most challenging environments in financial journalism. Bloomberg offers a unique opportunity to
produce real-time stories that shape the markets and our world.
The Role
Bloomberg News seeks an experienced, professional copy editor in our Washington DC office. The person in this role should have a minimum of five years of copy editing experience. This individual will be responsible for final preparation of stories for publication, including coordination of photos, graphics, audio, video and hot links. The successful candidate will copy-edit pieces produced by the Projects & Investigations team for style, readability, story-telling values, and logical consistency, and will need to ensure thoroughness of fact-checking by reporters and line editors.
***Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
-Minimum of five years of copy editing experience
***All applicants must apply at www.bloomberg. com***
Monday, July 20, 2009
Job available at Ft. Myers News Press
The News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) anticipates a vacancy for a K-12 education reporter. This beat primarily covers the 78,000-student Lee County School District, which has a $1.5 billion budget and is among the nation’s 50 largest school systems. It also includes the region’s private and charter schools, and involves monitoring and localizing state/national issues as needed. The beat generates a lot of front page stories and enterprise projects; we just need someone to find them, report them and write them with flair.
We are seeking an experienced, yet versatile, education reporter who can navigate through public records, bureaucracy and mounds of data to break news on a daily basis, both online and in print. The beat leans toward hard news, but good classroom features and profiles certainly are encouraged. In addition to producing strong stories for print, the K-12 writer will establish a blog, drive readers to news-press.com and our education Web page, take photos/videos when appropriate and identify some type of medium to interact with readers (online chats, Facebook/MySpace, panel discussions, etc.).
The News-Press is a 125-year-old, Gannett-owned daily newspaper with a weekday circulation of 84,016 and Sunday circulation of 105,230. We take pride in protecting the First Amendment and holding our leaders accountable, but also encourage innovation and the type of storytelling that keeps the community talking. Southwest Florida is a highly competitive news market, with three daily newspapers and four TV stations fighting tooth and nail for readers/viewers. We are on top, and need an aggressive journalist to help keep us there.
You can e-mail your cover letter, resume and clips to Senior Managing Editor Cindy McCurry-Ross at cmcross@gannett.
Cindy McCurry-Ross
Senior Managing Editor
The News-Press
2442 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Sunday, July 19, 2009
New job openings in TV and radio
NEWSCAST DIRECTOR: Elmira-Corning, NY. WETM-TV the dominant NBC affiliate in Elmira-Corning, NY is seeking applicants for a newscast director opening in the Production Department. Operation of ParkerVision Television system during newscasts and other programming. Operation of production switchers, audio board, cameras and teleprompter. Graphic design. Non-linear and Linear editing in Creative Services, Master Control, and Production departments. Commercial and promotional announcement videography. Relief Master Control Operations. Operating tape machines during newscasts. Commercial insertion during newscasts. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Marketing and Production. Must be highly organized with the ability to work in a team environment. A college degree preferred. Television experience preferred. Send resume to: Scott Iddings, Director of Marketing and Production, WETM-TV/WETM-
WKEND ANCHOR/PRODUCER/
MULTIPLE POSITIONS: Orlando, FL. Forward resume and cover letter to: HR Director/FoxNews, WOFL-FOX35, 35 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Fax to 407-805-0888. E-Mail to: wofl-hr@foxtv.
WEB PRODUCER (Regular Full Time / Orlando): Perform duties of on-line writer/producer, specializing in print style writing, copy editing and editorial gathering. Facilitate the editorial gathering of local web news, gleaning information from various sources and contacts and reproducing the above material into strong compelling web material. Applications include HTML, JSP, FLASH and Photoshop. Ensure Web sites are coded to standards consistent with web style guides set by National in-house team. Bachelor's degree plus 2 - 3 years of web production management experience. Expert knowledge of web production, traffic reporting and ad serving systems. Solid understanding of web standards, design and usability. High skilled in all areas of a/v digitizing, editing and encoding techniques. Position demands excellent print/web writing, web editing, interface design and web production skills. Knowledge of HTML, JSP, FLASH and Photoshop. Ability to work under pressure as a cohesive member of a team.
PRODUCER (Regular Full Time / Orlando):
Produce and meet strategic goals for assigned newscasts. Create newscasts with impact by writing stories and teases creatively and effectively. Research and present compelling story ideas at daily editorial meetings. Strong creative writing skills and editorial judgment are a must. Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems, the Internet, graphic and production equipment, ENG & SNG remotes is desirable. College degree in an applicable discipline such as broadcast journalism. Prior experience in a television news department producing newscasts. Must work well under deadline pressure during breaking news.
ANCHOR/REPORTER (Regular Full Time / Orlando):
Anchor newscasts as assigned. Enterprise and report news stories. Write creatively, clearly, accurately and quickly. Provide live coverage of breaking events. Take initiative and be a leader in the newsroom. A minimum of three years experience working as an anchor in a medium or large market preferred. Good news judgment and knowledge of fair and accurate journalism practices. Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&A with reporters and ad-lib effectively. Strong writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events. Excellent people and communication skills; must be a team player. Working knowledge of newsroom computers.
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (Temporary / Orlando):
Assure that all elements of on-air presentation are of the highest quality. Work in a team environment during fast-paced, high-pressure newscasts. Duties include: Operate microwave and satellite equipment; operate and monitor remote transmitter; tune satellite receivers to record programs for air, spot checking for quality; tune in and troubleshoot local area microwave live-shots; switch on-air programming; operate Florical automation system; commercial and programming file servers; load and operate VTR machines; make dubs. A minimum of two years in the broadcast industry with experience in the master control environment preferred. Working knowledge of satellite and microwave communications. Broadcast skills with MCR switching, video file servers, VTR's and transmitter remote controls are strongly preferred. Strong people skills, team player. Ability and willingness to work any shift a must.
NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER: Albany, NY. FOX23 seeks a News Photographer to join our team. Candidate must have previous experience shooting and editing television news. Non-linear editing experience is a big plus. Knowledge of the Albany area is preferred but not required. Interested applicants should send a DVD or VHS tape and resume to: Barry Sanders, Chief Photographer FOX23 WXXA-TV, 28 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203. EOE. No phone calls please. 7/17/09
MASTER CONTROL OPERATIONS TECH: Albany, NY. FOX23 WXXA-TV in Albany, NY is looking for a Master Control Operations Technician for our automated environment. Applicant would be responsible for on-air, satellite, and tape operations in the master control room. Experience preferred but will train the right candidate. Please send your cover letter and resume to: Sarge Cathrall, Chief Engineer, FOX23 WXXA-TV, 28 Corporate Circle, Albany, NY 12203. EOE. No phone calls please. 7/17/09
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER, MARKET HOURS: NYC. For Fox Business Network - FOX Business, Bulls & Bears. 3+ years television experience producing segments, researching and booking guests for live news programs. Control room experience required. Duties include but not limited to: Pitching stories, producing segments, booking guests, writing packets, producing reporter hits, in-depth research, networking, producing graphics, and most importantly the ability to work under intense deadline pressure in the control room during the program. Candidates must show high-level knowledge of the financial markets, business news and have the ability to react to breaking news with instant programming ideas. Strong writing skills also a must. A successful candidate will be an aggressive, self-starter who can interact with high profile talent and all-level guests. Also required: great communication skills, creative and "out of the box" thinking, someone who can multi-task, has a terrific attitude, and works well with a team. Interested applicants please send resumes to: Fox Business Network, Human Resources, 2nd floor, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Fax: 212-301-8588 Email: Resumes@foxnews.
REPORTER: Auburn, ME. Looking for a smart, creative and enthusiastic reporter to join our team. Ideal candidate must have excellent writing and presentation skills. She/he must be an aggressive and accurate reporter who knows how to dig up a story and then tell it in a clear, compelling and concise way. If you know how to grab viewers with your writing, storytelling and creative stand-ups and live shots, you can be a part of taking our team to the next level in the Portland market. 3 years of reporting experience at a commercial TV station is required. We expect your resume tap to be indicative of your everyday work. If you see yourself living and working in the Portland market and becoming a part of one of the fastest growing broadcast companies in America, please rush your resume, DVD and references to: News Director, Attn: Reporter Opening, WMTV-TV, PO Box 8, Auburn, ME 04210. No calls pls. EOE. 7/17/09
PUBLIC RELATIONS
ASSOC ACCT EXEC, HOME ENTERTAINMENT, INTERACTIVE, AND CONSUMER PRODUCTS: NYC. Bender/Helper Impact - NY Office. 1-3 years of exp in public relations, with experience in any of the listed areas, a plus. Must have outstanding writing and pitching skills and a proven placement record. Also, should have some experience in client relations and strategy development. An experience in managing team members a plus. Candidate should have strong organizational skills, be able to work as part of a team, and adhere to deadlines. Please email resume and cover letter to brian_reinert@
COMMUNICATIONS COORD: NYC. Thrillist.com, the leading men's lifestyle newsletter, has an immediate opening for a Communications Coordinator. The candidate needs a strong understanding of the online media landscape and a passion for humor, New York living and successfully growing a fun, dynamic, and creative business. Stellar writing, communication and organizational skills a must! Building media lists, news monitoring, writing press releases. Assembling coverage reports, conducting intensive internet research. Securing press coverage for Thrillist events. Creating, developing and executing PR campaigns to promote the brand throughout all media, including print, TV, radio, and new media. Overseeing and developing social media opportunities. Providing general administrative support on various activities and projects. Minimum 3 years publicity related experience required. Superior interpersonal and written communications skills. Knowledge of online, television programming and cable television industry. Must be computer literate and able to work with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Sound work ethic, desire and commitment to accept increasingly greater challenges and responsibilities. Team player who can execute independently in the fast-paced media environment. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Organized with strong attention to detail. Independent work style requiring minimal supervision. Interest and knowledge of city nightlife, fashion and culture. To apply please email a resume and cover letter (include your salary requirement) to press@thrillist.
Submissions without salary requirements will not be considered. 7/14/09
ECOMMERCE: NYC. Manage the ecommerce operation of a true New York landmark – a famous specialty food retailer with a long and distinguished history. Work directly with the owners in every aspect of the business – from website content to marketing to fulfillment to inventory management. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a growing new venture, and with realistic and very reachable goals, you will receive strong incentives on top of a modest base salary with full benefits including 401K and health insurance. While familiarity with online marketing and ecommerce is a definite advantage, what is more important is to be a self-starter eager to learn and succeed, and a person who welcomes the challenge of using analytical skills to solve problems and satisfy an insatiable curiosity, and get the job done. For a person who truly has these attributes, lack of experience is not a deal-breaker for this position, and recent graduates are welcome to apply. However, people with the following skills have a definite advantage: Strong computer skills including basic HTML programming, moderate ability in Excel for inventory and product management. Experience with SEO. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other creative programs. Familiarity with Google Analytics. Experience with email marketing, on-line marketing, social media such as Facebook, YouTube, blog outreach, Twitter. Good writing skills in a marketing context. Good customer relation skills. Send resumes to Gino at: GColangelo@colangel
ACCT COORDINATOR: WASH, DC. Environics Communications (www.environicspr.
The account coordinator is an entry-level position for a recent college graduate with a degree in the public relations/communica
ASSOC VP FOR INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: MD. Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) is seeking an Associate Vice President for Institutional Communications in the Advancement Division. The Associate Vice President works with senior MICA administration and the entire campus community in managing all aspects of the College's integrated marketing program. The position is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated communications plan that highlights and explains MICA's programs, people and impact to key audiences through effective electronic, print and media relations strategies in support of the College's strategic priorities. Departmental areas of oversight include media relations, print publications and electronic communications, including the College's new website. The position reports directly to the Vice President for Advancement. Serve as MICA's chief communications strategist and external media spokesperson. Provide leadership and guidance to the College and its specific campus units in developing effective print and electronic communications strategies. Provide strategic vision and direction for MICA's rapidly evolving electronic media efforts. Oversee the College's graphic and editorial standards. Develop and execute effective programs to enhance internal communications among members of the campus community. Oversee a budget in excess of $1.5 million and a staff of eight (8) communications professionals. Assist selected campus departments in effective marketing efforts involving print/electronic advertising and audience development. Participate in overall college-wide strategic planning efforts as a member of the Senior Staff Council. Provide ongoing counsel and active engagement in the College's crisis communications efforts. Serve as primary staff support and counsel to the College's website advisory body. Perform other related duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree. Strategically based communications/
DIRECTOR PUBLIC & MEDIA RELATIONS: International Center for Research On Women. The director, public and media relations will help lead efforts to communicate ICRW's brand to a wide variety of audiences including: the international development community, private sector, donors and potential donors, related organizations and associations, policymakers, and a general public interested in empowering women and bringing an end to global poverty. The incumbent is responsible for managing ICRW's public and media relations efforts across top-tier national and international media outlets to raise awareness of ICRW's work and mission. The director's primary responsibility is to promote ICRW through coordinated traditional public relations/communica
RADIO
TWO POSITIONS: NYC. Interested applicants please send resumes to: Fox News Channel, Human Resources, 2nd floor, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. Fax: 212-301-8588 Email: Resumes@foxnews.
FREELANCE – RADIO ANCHORS: Fox News Radio is looking for freelance anchors for 5 minute and 1minute update newscasts. If you're a strong, tight writer who is addicted to what you do, and if you have at least 3 years' experience anchoring radio newscasts, then Fox News Radio wants to hear from you.
FREELANCE-RADIO AUDIO NEWSGATHERER: Must have solid news judgment and the ability to locate and produce the best sound bites in a fast-paced and high-pressure newsroom environment. Responsibilities include conducting interviews, finding sound bites, producing radio wraps, and assembling audio montages. Excellent writing skills necessary to write intros to audio news clips. Familiarity with Cool Edit/Adobe Audition and Avstar a plus.
SALES
MULTIPLE POSITIONS: ORLANDO, FL. Forward resume and cover letter to: HR Director/FoxNews, WOFL-FOX35, 35 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Fax to 407-805-0888. E-Mail to: wofl-hr@foxtv.
VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF SALES (Regular Full Time / Orlando):
Direct and manage the strategic sales efforts of WOFL, WRBW, WOGX and myfoxorlando.
ACCT EXEC (Regular Full Time / Orlando):
Develop understanding of FOX35 and MY65's product. Market the stations to the advertising community. Produce and present effective sales strategies to existing and developed accounts that solve client problems and increase station revenues. Develop relationships with developmental retail clients, existing TV advertisers and their agencies. College degree and a minimum of two years work experience preferred. Candidate should possess top communication skills and be service oriented. Experience with new business development preferred. Knowledge of Scarborough, NSI, Enterprise, TV Scan and general computer skills a plus. Must have valid driver's license.
ACCT EXEC (Regular Full Time / Ocala):
Develop understanding of the station's product. Market the stations to the advertising community. Produce and present effective sales strategies to existing and developed accounts that solve client problems and increase station revenues. Develop relationships with developmental retail clients, existing TV advertisers and their agencies. College degree and a minimum of two years work experience preferred. Candidate should possess top communication skills and be service oriented. Experience with new business development preferred. Knowledge of Scarborough, NSI, Enterprise, TV Scan and general computer skills a plus. Must have valid driver's license. This position is available at WOGX - Ocala/Gainesville.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Memphis newspaper hiring top medical reporting job
>
> Medical Reporter. This is a top job in our newsroom. The beat
> includes coverage of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the
> University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center ( UT's medical and
> dental school), The Med, which is the largest public hospital in
> Tennessee. In addition to these beat responsibilities, we're hoping
> this reporter can regularly contribute to our enterprise budget. We
> are focusing our medical enterprise on early childhood development
> issues, obesity and diabetes issues, and advances in health science.
>
> Please apply to:
>
> Chris Peck, Editor
> The Commercial Appeal
> 495 Union Ave.
> Memphis, TN 38103
> peck@commercialappeal.com; 901-529-2390
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Jobs fair gets underway at 10 a.m. Friday in Tampa
For Immediate Release
Tampa, Fl – Job News Tampa, The Nation’s fastest growing recruitment solutions company offering web, print, and job fairs is hosting it’s second job fair for 2009, this Friday July 10th, . The event will take place at the Quorum Hotel on West Shore Blvd in Tampa from 10 am – 2 pm.
“Given the economic climate in the Tampa Bay area, we expect a larger than usual turnout. We fully expect over 1,200 job seekers to attend this event, based on the early registrations we have received,” stated John Rodenbush, General Manager for Job News. Rodenbush continued, “The companies in attendance at our previous job fairs are a diverse mix of companies, from hospitality to retail to financial firms. There are all types of positions represented, from hourly retail positions to management positions.”
The list of companies that will be attending includes but is not limited to; Fed Ex Ground, Loraines Academy, Tyler & Morgan, FastTrain, Airline Academy, 20/20 Companies, University of Phoenix, Mattress Firm, Mary Kay, Quest Diagnostics, Church’s Chicken, Gulf Coast Community College, US Army, International Academy of Design & Technology, Asset Acceptance, DeVry University, Avon Products, Argosy University, Liberty National Insurance, Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance and more. The event is free to job seekers. They are encouraged to pre-register online at www.JobNewsTampa.com Details about this event and the other job fairs scheduled for 2009 can be found under the “job fairs” link.
Amy Ferrera
Major Account Manager | Job News Tampa
5601 Mariner Street, Suite 425 | Tampa, Fl | 33609
p 813-875-8555 ext. 10609
f 813-282-4525
c 813-293-2682
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Virginian Pilot seeking a staff writer
But this reporter carries a big stick and shouldn't be afraid to swing it. Great stories are all around, and this reporter should always be on the lookout, writing and using creative approaches on a variety of issues: public safety, preserving historic buildings, absentee owners, and disputes among differing groups about urban planning and city priorities.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
· Three (3) years of reporting experience at a daily newspaper, including one year experience in public safety and public affairs reporting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Five (5) years of reporting experience at a daily newspaper, including two years experience in public affairs reporting.
Online applications ONLY. Apply at https://commsjobs.ats.hrsmart.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=2594
Job opening: VP Editorial at Newsy.com
cover international news coverage from a variety of perspectives and present
the story with more context and more views than a traditional daily report.
They are look for someone to lead their editorial content. This information
comes directly from them.

Vice President of Editorial at Newsy.com
Newsy.com is a multiperspective video news service provided by
Media Convergence Group, Inc. Newsy.com is a leader in online and mobile
video news. Based in Columbia, MO and partnered with the Missouri School of
Journalism. We are a privately funded start up and provide medical benefits,
stock options, an extraordinary work environment and a state of the art
digital newsroom.
The Vice President of Editorial is responsible for developing and executing
the editorial voice, editorial brand and editorial vision for Newsy.com and
reports to Newsy's President.
Please Send Resume To: MAX@NEWSY.COM
Primary Responsibilities:
* Leading the editorial team and responsible for the content, editorial
products and direction of the website.
* Innovating ahead of the competition - defining and winning our strategic
category.
* Analyzing metrics and audience research and proactively anticipating the
needs of our viewers and customers.
* Representing the website to external organizations interested in the
website, public forums and panels and to outside media.
* Training, supervision, mentoring and evaluating members of the editorial
team. Teaching an advanced level editorial course to undergraduate and
graduate students at the Missouri School of Journalism.
* Generating story ideas, writing, editing and publishing of content.
Qualifications:
* Excellent writing and editing skills, and demonstrated ability to
conceive and execute creative and innovative editorial projects.
* 10-15 years of senior editorial leadership experience with
demonstrated success of building and delivering editorial voice and vision.
Online and digital media experience preferred.
* Deep understanding of the video news market for online and mobile
devices.
* Proven people management experience. Driven work ethic and
self-starting attitude - strong mentoring skills.
* Bachelor¹s degree required, Master¹s degree preferred.
* Exceptional ability to innovate and desire to learn new software and
technologies, listen to audiences and quickly drive and adapt to change.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, a true team player.
* Passionate, ethical, honest, flexible and humble a real news junkie
who will build an innovative and remarkably useful news service.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Job opening: Assistant Communications Director, Fla. School Choice Fund

Assistant Communications Director
Assistant Communications Director for the Florida School Choice Fund in Tampa, a nonprofit education group that helps provide scholarships to 23,000 low-income children. The Assistant Communications Director helps to tell the story of the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship and the economically disadvantaged children we serve. We have pride in our program and feel our mission is to help public education fulfill its promise of equal opportunity. Our goal is to reach out to all members of the education and broader community and find ways to work together to advance the achievement of children from low-income families.
Some duties:
√ Writing and editing: Write and edit press releases, newsletter articles, student stories and op-ed columns. Also, post and edit content on two web sites.
√ Media outreach: Build relationships with Florida print and television media, develop strategies to communicate our stories.
√ Community outreach: Present our story to community, civic and political groups by scheduling and/or speaking to such groups.
√ Knowing our schools: Routinely visit and gather information about the schools that participate in the scholarship program in order to tell their stories more broadly.
√ Marketing: Assist the scholarship director with student outreach and marketing during the annual school application period. Assist the development director in developing basic marketing materials.
√ Research and policy: Assist the organization with research on issues and help to shape legislative and organizational issues.
√ Event planning: Assist in annual events such as the donor rally and political events.
Requirements:
√ Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, communications or public relations.
√ Three to five years work experience, preferably in newspaper reporting or with an education organization.
√ Must be able to write, think and communicate.
√ Must have passion for children and the promise of education.
Contact: Jon East, communications director, at jeast@stepupforstudents.org or 813-258-2700, ext. 232
Jon East
Communications Director, Step Up For Students
337 S. Plant Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Office: 813.258.2700 x232
JEast@stepupforstudents.org
Helping public education fulfill the promise of equal opportunity
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Free Multimedia training and career counseling June 20 in Tampa

The core of the event will be a 90-minute session with trainers from Communication Research Enterprises, featuring journalist/professor Lillian Dunlap and voice coach/actor Jaye Sheldon.
"Making it powerful: Your Voice in Multi-Media Storytelling" focuses on acquiring skills to strengthen on-air and online performance. They will share excellent storytelling examples, lead the group through exercise
and send each participant home with new tools and tips.
The workshops leaders are:
Lillian R Dunlap, PhD (Journalist, former professor at University of Missouri, Affiliate at Poynter Institute).
Jaye Sheldon, MA (Voice Coach and Actor).
We'll also have an appearance by life/career coach Debbie Lundberg and someone from the Poynter Institue's Poynter Careers Web site.
The seminar is free and open to anyone who wants to learn -- please forward this email to any friends who may be working in media and facing layoffs, considering major transitions or trying to develop new skills.
Feel free to call or email if you have any questions...
Though this is a professional development seminar organized by the TBABJ, this seminar is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. In particular, journalists of all ethnicities and experience levels are most welcome.
See you on June 20!
Eric Deggans
President, Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
TV/Media Critic, St. Petersburg (Fla.) Times
http://www.tbabj.com/
(727) 893-8521
Friday, June 5, 2009
Free jobs listings and multimedia training seminar June 20
*We have started a running list of open jobs on our Web site, TBABJ.com. Go to the site and click on the Jobs link on the right-hand side. This will provide a listing of all entries dealing with open jobs and job training.
*We are offering free multimedia training and career counseling at a special seminar June 20, led by consultant and Poynter Institute affiliate Lillian Dunlap. "Making it powerful: Your Voice in Multi-Media Storytelling" will focus on acquiring skills to strengthen on-air and online performance. We'll share excellent storytelling examples, lead the group through exercise and send each participant home with new tools and tips.
The workshops leaders are:
Lillian R Dunlap, PhD (Journalist, former professor at University of Missouri, Affiliate at Poynter Institute)
Jaye Sheldon, MA (Voice Coach and Actor). Other participats are TBA.
Location is TBA, but we will make an announcement very soon.
*We will open up our membership listserv to anyone interested in regular email updates about jobs and training. Simply email this address and we'll add you to the listserv so you can get regular updates on all the job listings we learn about and training seminars.
Again, all these resources are open to all media and communications professionals. We will also offer several opportunities to network and meet other area communications professionals, so check our Web site regularly.
If you have any other recommendations, please feel free to email or contact me at the information below. At a time of tremendous change and constriction in the industry, it's time for all of us to work together.
Eric Deggans
TV/Media Critic, St. Petersburg Times
Chair, NABJ Media Monitoring Committee
President, Tampa Bay Assoc. of Black Journalists
(727) 893-8521
www.TBABJ.com
Jobs at the Sun Sentinel in Ft. Lauderdale
Position: Community Manager
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires: July 10, 2009
Job ID: 1059752
Description:
Community Manager:
SunSentinel.com is seeking a versatile online community manager to help develop our local audience in the new digital newsroom.
This individual will work with content editors and reporters in the topic area of consumer/business with two goals in mind:
To shape and direct content that will resonate with readers online, as well as in print. To help build local communities via social media, training reporters and editors to aggressively pursue opportunities to interact with readers. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and take initiative working one-on-one with bloggers and reporters to improve online content, as well as develop the staff’s skills with using social media tools. The community manager will work closely with content editors and the topic manager, attending story planning meetings to help chart coverage that can serve all content platforms.
Applicants should be fully versed and actively engaged in a variety of social media tools, including Twitter, Facebook, social bookmarking and blogging software. Applicants also should have experience in content management systems, such as Assembler.
The successful candidate also will serve as back-up for Home Page producers, posting breaking news and packaging coverage on SunSentinel.com.
The candidate chosen for this position will be based in Fort Lauderdale. This is a full-time position, night and weekend shifts may be required.
To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Kathy Pellegrino, kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com. The subject line should read: Community Manager.
Company: SunSentinel.com
Position: Home Page Producer
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Job Status: Full-time
Salary: Not Specified
Ad Expires: July 10, 2009
Job ID: 1059756
Description:
Home Page Producer
SunSentinel.com is seeking a versatile producer and journalist to create and execute programming on SunSentinel.com.
This individual will work in a collaborative, fast-paced and competitive environment with editors from several departments and with other producers to post breaking news, package coverage, feature the most lively blogs and discussion boards, process and post video and multimedia segments and create engaging presentations on the home page of SunSentinel.com and across the site. This individual will be expected to make real-time programming decisions that engage South Florida web users and meet audience goals.
Candidates should be well rounded in their knowledge of current events, sports and pop culture. Emphasis is on news judgment; ability to write accurate, lively and concise headlines, cutlines and summaries; ability to handle multiple tasks at once and understanding online audience interests and behavior.
The successful candidate also should have previous writing or editing experience and be able to use information supplied by reporters and gathered from other sources to write and post breaking news and sports when necessary. Knowledge of AP style is a must. Experience using metrics tools such as Omniture and Google Trends to inform programming decisions is important as well.
The candidate also should have experience writing and diagnosing HTML and in applications such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. Applicants should have previous experience in content management systems and be active in social media.
The candidate chosen for this position will be based in Fort Lauderdale. This is a full-time position, night and weekend shifts may be required.
To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Kathy Pellegrino, kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com. The subject line should read: Home Page Producer.
Eric Deggans
TV/Media Critic, St. Petersburg Times
Chair, NABJ Media Monitoring Committee
President, Tampa Bay Assoc. of Black Journalists
(727) 893-8521
www.TBABJ.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Jobs in Print, TV, New Media, Internships, Advertising and Sales
VP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (DIGITAL): ATLANTA, GA. Initiative Atlanta- Client, The Home Depot. Interface as primary point of contact for all digital advertising efforts for client including Search (paid and organic), Display, Analytics, Mobile and Emerging media. Project manages internal campaign executions with detailed attention to timelines and quality of client deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional groups within the Team Orange structure, within client organization, and creative partner(s). Manage, review and analyze all clients facing deliverables including but not limited to reports, presentations and POVs. Manage and mentor a team of remote direct reports providing strategic and tactical support and guidance as necessary. Provide continual updates and learnings within the digital space to client organization and other members of the Team Orange ecosystem. Minimum of 6-8 year experience working in interactive media with at least 3 years of practical experience in search engine marketing. Strong working knowledge of search engine marketing, display advertising and emerging media. Strong desire to collaborate with internal teams and departments with the ability to complete tasks independently as well. Proven ability to manage a team with a focus on mentoring and development. Strong communications skills both written, verbal and in presentations. Firm grasp of marketing strategies, tactics and metrics in the search and digital space. Extreme proficiency in the following tool sets: 3rd party ad serving, comScore/Nielsen Netviews, Microsoft office. Process oriented, attentive to detail and a zealous multi-tasker. Bachelor's degree required. Contact: Valicia.Brown@us.initiative.com. 6/2/09
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING: WASHINGTON, DC. The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is the leading international conservation organization focused solely on Africa. We believe that protecting Africa's wildlife and wild landscapes is key to the future prosperity of Africa and its people. For nearly fifty years we have made it our work to help ensure that Africa's wild resources endure. AWF's marketing department is located in our Washington, DC office, and is tasked with communicating our mission results and key policy messages to constituents, partners, donors and staff. Working under the VP for Philanthropy and Marketing, the Director of Marketing will function as a member of AWF's leadership to position AWF in the marketplace. Key projects within the department currently include organizational branding, online media, social networking, print and online publications, and web strategy and design. To be successful in this position, you must be passionate about conservation and sustainable development in Africa. You must be technologically savvy with an up-to-date knowledge of online trends and techniques. You must be outgoing with the ability to easily relate to people from various geographic and economic backgrounds. You must be an excellent writer and oral presenter. Finally, you must possess a business-minded ability to deliver results. When interviewing for this position, you must also be able to produce tangible evidence of substantial involvement in the design of a successful set of marketing campaigns. We believe the ideal candidate will have considerable experience as a marketing professional, with at least 5 years spent in a departmental leadership position in either the private or not-for-profit sectors. To be considered for this opportunity, please provide your resume along with a written statement linking your passions and experience to this opportunity and AWF's mission. Your statement should be succinct, professional, and clearly demonstrate your ability to excite others toward AWF's mission. For more information about AWF, please visit our website at www.awf.org. Inquiries for this opportunity should be emailed to
smitchelalphonso@awf.org. 5/31/09
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS: SYRACUSE, NY. MOST Foundation Director of Marketing & Communications. Job Description: The Director of Marketing and Communications is a full-time position. The Director acts as supervisor of the Marketing Team and reports to the Executive Vice President of the MOST Foundation. The Director is the primary contact with media representatives and outlets. The Director also assists with MOST fundraisers, facility rentals and special events. The position requires working closely with President on special projects and all staff to promote the MOST. Required skills: Three-plus years experience in marketing, public relations and advertising. Ability to create results-oriented strategic marketing/communications plans and execute them on deadline. Independent thinker and worker with both strong creative and organizational skills. Familiar with local organizations and services. Strong media contacts. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with layout, design and working with designers, printers and advertising agencies. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage staff, interns and volunteers. Experience managing advertising and print budgets. Specific duties include: Oversee all marketing and communications for the MOST including management of advertising and printing budgets. Develop strategic marketing plans and developing efficient procedures for maximum productivity. Supervise graphic artist and interns in daily functions. Serve as spokesperson for the MOST. Write and distribute news releases and publicity packages in a timely manner using creative publicity angles. Compose, produce and distribute MOST marketing materials in print and electronic formats. Write and edit materials to support fundraising including grant writing. Solicit and interact with corporate sponsors, media and advertising agency, as well as nationally known figures for various marketing and fund-raising endeavors. Responsible for supervision of writing, editing, design and production of quarterly newsletter. Develop and manage special events to promote the MOST. Coordinate publicity and promotions for continually changing traveling exhibits, programs and IMAX films. Represent the MOST as a tourism attraction. Manage the content of the MOST web site and collaborate with the IT Director on development, design and maintenance. Participate and support management/staff meetings. Other special duties as required. 5/29/09
ENTRY LEVEL ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER: NYC. MME is looking for an entry level Art Director to work on skin and hair care advertising. Salary: $30,000-$32,000/year plus benefits. Contact: Don Raskin, Senior Partner, MME, 443 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016. draskin@mme.net. www.mme.net 5/29/09
BROADCAST JOURNALISM
TWO POSITONS: MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN. Fox Television Stations. KMSP/WFTC. Send resume to (**unless otherwise noted): KMSP/WFTC Television. Attn: Human Resources, 11358 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. Fax: 952-944-8296. E-mail: hrminnesota@foxtv.com. www.myfox9.com. EOE/M/F/D/V
PART TIME WEEKEND NEWS PRODUCER: This person will be responsible for writing the newscast, boothing the show and coordinating guests/segments. Candidates must have at least 2 years of news producing experience and be familiar with newsroom computer programs like INews & Chyron. A bachelor degree is required, preferably in journalism or communications. You must be able to work independently and be instilled with strong news judgment and good interpersonal skills. Candidates will be asked to take a writing test. This is a great chance for an ambitious producer to join a winning newsroom and be responsible for their own show.
FULL TIME ASSIGNMENT DESK EDITOR: This person will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Assignment Editor and Managing Editor; you will assist in news gathering, answer telephone, and direct calls to the proper person/department. Dispatch news crews (reporters, photographers, broadcast technicians) to cover news stories. All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate. You must have the ability to work independently and have strong news judgment with the ability to research. Good communication and interpersonal skills. One to two years of experience on a major-market television news assignment desk. Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent.
MULTIPLE POSITIONS: WASHINGTON, DC. WTTG/ FOX5· DC. WDCA/My20· DC. For consideration, please forward resume and letter of interest to: Human Resources, WTTG & WDCA FOX Television Stations, Inc., 5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20016. Fax: 202-895-3286 email:WTTG-HR@foxtv.com. Web site: www.MYFOXDC.com. No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V. 6/4/09
PRODUCTION MANAGER (NEWS): Regular Full-Time: Directly supervises directors, assistant directors, tape producers, news assistants, scripts personnel and prompter operators. Handles scheduling for direct reports and other news staff. Works closely with news managers in coordinating and overseeing the "look" and style of broadcasts including blocking, pacing, lighting, effects and all other aspects of a highly produced newscast. Works with Creative Services producers in creating new sets and promotable elements. Schedules all production involving the use of studios including the scheduling of stagehands and facilities. Must have strong directing skills and be prepared to handle a portion of the directing schedule. Acts as a liaison between news and engineering on issues and projects including election coverage, weather emergencies and large breaking news events. Plans and coordinates all production issues relating to large scale remotes such as Inaugurations and other nationally significant events. Other duties as deemed appropriate and assigned. Prior experience managing a staff in a news environment. Ideal candidate will have worked in a mid to major market, have experience working with newsroom budgets, managed the operational and technical aspects of a large newsroom and large news events. Experience working with labor contacts in a represented facility. Must have excellent supervisory and management skills. Must be a good coach, and willing to train and mentor less experienced employees. Must be able to react quickly in a live broadcast studio, moving quickly between cameras and areas of the set as segments are being prepared. Must demonstrate good judgment. Must have the ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast paced environment and amid distractions. Must demonstrate situational flexibility and adaptability. Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, sitting, reaching, leaning, bending, pointing, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
TRAFFIC COORDINATOR - Regular Full-Time: The Traffic Coordinator assists the department in daily routines, aids in covering daily department tasks, provides verification and accuracy of commercial copy dubbing and verifies receipt of all contract transmissions daily. Organizes, maintains and delivers for air accurate logs for engineering to follow to ensure an error free broadcasts daily. Coordinates Sales contracts between National / Local sales staff and the traffic system at WTTG/WDCA. Acts as a liaison between Engineering, Sales and advertising agencies. Candidates must have an extreme attention to detail and ability to work under significant deadline pressure.
SALES COORDINATOR: Regular Full-Time: Sales Coordinator provides a high volume of administrative support to Local Sales Managers. Individual will maintain account files, process orders, revisions and cancellations and also handle competitive checks and credit issues for accounts. Candidate must have excellent communication, organization and multi-tasking skills and be able to work well under pressure. Must be proficient in Power Point and Excel. Assists in presentation preparation. Experience with programming, rates and demographics preferred. College degree, 1-2 years of TV Broadcast experience and knowledge of broadcast software, including Donovan, a plus.
MULTIPLE POSITIONS: ORLANDO, FL. WOFL/WRBW–Orlando Fox Television Stations, Inc.
PRODUCER (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Produce and meet strategic goals for assigned newscasts. Create newscasts with impact by writing stories and teases creatively and effectively. Research and present compelling story ideas at daily editorial meetings. Strong creative writing skills and editorial judgment are a must. Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems, the Internet, graphic and production equipment, ENG & SNG remotes is desirable. College degree in an applicable discipline such as broadcast journalism. Prior experience in a television news department producing newscasts. Must work well under deadline pressure during breaking news.
ANCHOR/REPORTER (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Anchor newscasts as assigned. Enterprise and report news stories. Write creatively, clearly, accurately and quickly. Provide live coverage of breaking events. Take initiative and be a leader in the newsroom. A minimum of three years experience working as an anchor in a medium or large market preferred. Good news judgment and knowledge of fair and accurate journalism practices. Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&A with reporters and ad-lib effectively. Strong writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events. Excellent people and communication skills; must be a team player. Working knowledge of newsroom computers.
DIRECTOR (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Direct or technical direct portions of live newscasts, pre-show news elements, promos and newsbreaks as assigned. Run camera, prompter and floor direct as needed. A minimum of one year experience directing and technical directing on-air for news programming preferred. Live broadcast skills in camera and teleprompter operation. Sony 7350 switcher experience is helpful. Weekend, holiday and overtime are required.
MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (Temporary/Orlando): Assure that all elements of on-air presentation are of the highest quality. Work in a team environment during fast-paced, high-pressure newcasts. Duties include: Operate microwave and satellite equipment; operate and monitor remote transmitter; tune satellite receivers to record programs for air, spot checking for quality; tune in and troubleshoot local area microwave live-shots; switch on-air programming; operate Florical automation system; commercial and programming file servers; load and operate VTR machines; make dubs. A minimum of two years in the broadcast industry with experience in the master control environment preferred. Working knowledge of satellite and microwave communications. Broadcast skills with MCR switching, video file servers, VTR's and transmitter remote controls are strongly preferred. Strong people skills, team player. Ability and willingness to work any shift a must.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Develop understanding of FOX35 and MY65's product. Market the stations to the advertising community. Produce and present effective sales strategies to existing and developed accounts that solve client problems and increase station revenues. Develop relationships with developmental retail clients, existing TV advertisers and their agencies. College degree and a minimum of two years work experience preferred. Candidate should possess top communication skills and be service oriented. Experience with new business development preferred. Knowledge of Scarborough, NSI, Enterprise, TV Scan and general computer skills a plus. Must have valid driver's license.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (Regular Full Time/Ocala): OCALA/GAINESVILLE, FL. WOGX Fox Television Stations, Inc. Develop understanding of the station's product. Market the stations to the advertising community. Produce and present effective sales strategies to existing and developed accounts that solve client problems and increase station revenues. Develop relationships with developmental retail clients, existing TV advertisers and their agencies. College degree and a minimum of two years work experience preferred. Candidate should possess top communication skills and be service oriented. Experience with new business development preferred. Knowledge of Scarborough, NSI, Enterprise, TV Scan and general computer skills a plus. Must have valid driver's license. This position is available at WOGX - Ocala/Gainesville. For Consideration: Forward resume and cover letter to: HR Director/FoxNews, WOFL-FOX35, 35 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Fax to 407-805-0888. E-Mail to: wofl-hr@foxtv.com. Please identify position and referral source. EOE/M/F/D/V. 6/4/09
MULTIPLE POSITIONS: ORLANDO, FL. WOFL/WRBW Fox Television Stations, Inc. WOGX - Ocala/Gainesville. FSS–Miami/Ft Lauderdale. For Consideration: Forward resume and cover letter to: HR Director/FoxNews, WOFL-FOX35, 35 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746. Fax to 407-805-0888. E-Mail to: wofl-hr@foxtv.com. Please identify position and referral source. EOE/M/F/D.
PHOTOGRAPHER (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Shoots and edits video and audio for newscasts, news programming, promotion and other station related purposes. Operates ENG vehicles and equipment. Self-motivated, creative storyteller with strong photography and editing skills and a full understanding of live truck operations. Working knowledge of: DVC Pro cameras and AVID edit systems, lighting and sound equipment, and newsroom computer systems considered a plus. At least 2 years experience as a photographer/editor in a television news department is preferred. Willingness and ability to travel for story assignments. Must have valid driver's license and good driving record.
PRODUCER (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Produce and meet strategic goals for assigned newscasts. Create newscasts with impact by writing stories and teases creatively and effectively. Research and present compelling story ideas at daily editorial meetings. Strong creative writing skills and editorial judgment are a must. Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems, the Internet, graphic and production equipment, ENG & SNG remotes is desirable. College degree in an applicable discipline such as broadcast journalism. Prior experience in a television news department producing newscasts. Must work well under deadline pressure during breaking news.
ANCHOR/REPORTER (Regular Full Time/Orlando): Anchor newscasts as assigned. Enterprise and report news stories. Write creatively, clearly, accurately and quickly. Provide live coverage of breaking events. Take initiative and be a leader in the newsroom. A minimum of three years experience working as an anchor in a medium or large market preferred. Good news judgment and knowledge of fair and accurate journalism practices. Ability to tell stories, ask good probing questions in Q&A with reporters and ad-lib effectively. Strong writing skills and thorough knowledge of current events. Excellent people and communication skills; must be a team player. Working knowledge of newsroom computers.
PRODUCTION TECH (Temporary/Orlando): Assist director with various aspects of production including video camera, audio console, character generator, video recorder and lighting board. College degree or equivalent work experience in film or television preferred. Basic understanding of television production and computers. Weekends and holidays required. This is a part time temporary position under 30 hours/week.
MULTIPLE POSITIONS: ATLANTA, GA. WAGA/FOX 5. Send resume with salary requirements and non-returnable tape (if applicable) to: Human WAGA/FOX5 Resources, 1551 Briarcliff Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30306. Fax: 404-724-4426. E-Mail: hratlanta@foxtv.com. No phone calls please! EOE M/F/D/V. 5/29/09
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: ATLANTA, GA. WAGA/Fox 5. Gathers news information via news wires, news feeds, telephone and interviews; writes news stories for broadcast under deadline; produces and coordinates interviews, videotape story elements, reporter voice tracks fed from the field via remote truck and/or satellite; reporter live shots, and live talk-back interviews. Must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure; must have above average typing skills and must possess the ability to learn to use the newsroom's computer system; must be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation; must be able to communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person and over the phone.
SNG TECHNICIAN: Drives satellite uplink vehicle to news story location; operates uplink under direction of satellite control center; establishes satellite transmission to the station; orders satellite transponder time from vendor when necessary; follows US DOT regulations regarding the operation of large vehicles, maintaining necessary logs and adhering to applicable safety regulations ; maintains satellite uplink vehicle (SNG Truck) in good working order by keeping the vehicle clean and reporting any operating deficiencies to the appropriate maintenance personnel; performs other duties as assigned. Must have training or experience in Ku satellite uplink operation; must have experience coordinating multiple camera remote broadcasts; must have an exemplary driving record and must provide WAGA with an official copy of his/her Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) for the previous three years; must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL); must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with co-workers and the public.
REPORTER: Gathers, prepares and disseminates news on the air live both in the studio and at remote locations; interviews subjects in the filed; cultivates and maintains contacts with news sources and cultivates new ones; integrates graphics and videotape with audio tracks to produce news story packages for broadcasts; researches and develops stories for future use; assumes responsibility for final content and presentation of news stories on the air. Candidates must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure. He/she must have the skills and experience necessary to make independent editorial decisions in the field and to supervise photographers and technical staff assigned to work with him/her in the field; must have the ability to learn the newsroom's computer system and be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation; must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person and over the phone; must have a college degree and at least two years experience as a news reporter for a commercial television station.
NEWS TRAINEE: Collate and distribute news scripts for FOX 5 Morning News and Good Day Atlanta; assist GDA guest coordinators in greeting and handling guests for each day's broadcast; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned by newsroom management and staff, including answering newsroom telephones, sorting mail, and collating and distributing memos and other documents. Candidates must have a recent college degree (one year or less), preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
BROADCAST TECHNICIAN: Operate audio boards, related audio gear and equipment and Chyron during live newscasts and taped events. Also run studio and hand-held cameras, lighting equipment, teleprompter and will need to floor direct and perform other duties as required. Must be able to take directions, work well with others and be able to operate under pressure and meet deadlines. Good oral and written communication skills are required. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in a television station, production facility or cable network control room operation. Strong computer skills a must.
PRODUCTION TRAINEE: Operates studio and hand-held cameras; helps with lighting equipment, teleprompter and chyron; assists with set and prop construction and performs other duties as necessary. Candidates should have a recent college degree (one year or less), preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting. They must be able to take direction, work well with others, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Scheduled hours for this position are primarily evening.
WRITER/PRODUCER: Candidate will be responsible for writing and producing promotional spots for topical and proof of performance spots, on-air, cable and radio. Serves as back-up for promotions coordinator. Must have excellent writing, communication, and producing skills; must be able to work on many different projects at once while maintaining and meeting all deadlines; must have at least 2 years producing experience, and college degree in a related field; must also be dependable and able to adapt to change.
PROMOTION COORDINATOR: Maintain Pilat System for the Promotion Department; schedule FOX News and syndicated product spots and PSA's for the daily log; work with producers to assign numbers to promotional spots; work with the Community Service Director to establish PSA priorities; maintain correct GRP levels for specific promotions; work with stations media buyer to maximize the effectiveness of on-air promos; maintain files for daily network promo feeds; oversee and maintain monthly invoice report of promos; serve as back-up to Program Services; and assist Marketing Coordinator. A broadcast background is required. Traffic experience is also a plus and familiarity with the Pilat system would be helpful. A college degree in a related field is required.
MAGAZINE-NEWSPAPER-ONLINE JOURNALISM
COMMUNITY MANAGER: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. SunSentinel.com is seeking a versatile online community manager to help develop our local audience in the new digital newsroom. This individual will work with content editors and reporters in the topic area of consumer/business with two goals in mind: To shape and direct content that will resonate with readers online, as well as in print. To help build local communities via social media, training reporters and editors to aggressively pursue opportunities to interact with readers. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and take initiative working one-on-one with bloggers and reporters to improve online content, as well as develop the staff's skills with using social media tools. The community manager will work closely with content editors and the topic manager, attending story planning meetings to help chart coverage that can serve all content platforms. Applicants should be fully versed and actively engaged in a variety of social media tools, including Twitter, Facebook, social bookmarking and blogging software. Applicants also should have experience in content management systems, such as Assembler. The successful candidate also will serve as back-up for Home Page producers, posting breaking news and packaging coverage on SunSentinel.com. The candidate chosen for this position will be based in Fort Lauderdale. This is a full-time position, night and weekend shifts may be required. To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Kathy Pellegrino, kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com. The subject line should read: Community Manager. Home Page Producer SunSentinel.com is seeking a versatile producer and journalist to create and execute programming on SunSentinel.com. This individual will work in a collaborative, fast-paced and competitive environment with editors from several departments and with other producers to post breaking news, package coverage, feature the most lively blogs and discussion boards, process and post video and multimedia segments and create engaging presentations on the home page of SunSentinel.com and across the site. This individual will be expected to make real-time programming decisions that engage South Florida web users and meet audience goals. Candidates should be well rounded in their knowledge of current events, sports and pop culture. Emphasis is on news judgment; ability to write accurate, lively and concise headlines, cutlines and summaries; ability to handle multiple tasks at once and understanding online audience interests and behavior. The successful candidate also should have previous writing or editing experience and be able to use information supplied by reporters and gathered from other sources to write and post breaking news and sports when necessary. Knowledge of AP style is a must. Experience using metrics tools such as Omniture and Google Trends to inform programming decisions is important as well. The candidate also should have experience writing and diagnosing HTML and in applications such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. Applicants should have previous experience in content management systems and be active in social media. The candidate chosen for this position will be based in Fort Lauderdale. This is a full-time position, night and weekend shifts may be required. To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to Kathy Pellegrino, kpellegrino@sun-sentinel.com. The subject line should read: Home Page Producer. 6/4/09
ART DIRECTOR: BOULDER, CO. Southwest Art Magazine is looking for an art director for our monthly publication. Job Summary: Create the overall editorial design identity for Southwest Art magazine. Maintain this identity through every issue as well as in other applications/products, including the publication website, digital and promotional material, etc. Design feature stories and the cover for every issue. Duties/Responsibilities: Meet with editors to choose images for feature well, cover, editor's letter, and features TOC. Send images via FTP (for digital) or occasionally FedEx (for slides/transparencies) to F+W pre-press facility for creation of Epson hard-copy proofs. Reviews proofs for color accuracy and request any necessary corrections. Design feature stories for every issue. Includes initial layout, any requested revisions or alterations, and editorial corrections (text, captions, etc.) until editor signs off on final layout. Design cover. Includes mockups of multiple images, placement of logo and cover lines, any requested revisions and corrections until final sign-off. Design editor's letter and features table of contents pages. Includes all steps listed above. Create printer-ready PDF files of all pages designed. Upload all pages designed to RR Donnelly's Insite online system. Handle any problems that may occur with files.
Locate and assign photographers as needed. Provide detailed information/guidance about photo shoot. Ensure photographers deliver appropriate images on time. Occasional photography assignments when practical given distance to shoot and workload. Prepare text and images used in magazine for online use. Repurpose designed materials for use in digital formats as needed, including downloadable issue PDFs and searchable annual back-issue CD-ROMs. If interested in the position please send your cover letter, resume, and sample portfolio (PDFs or link to website) and salary requirements to careers2@fwpubs.com. Please indicate job number B1000 and job title Art Director in the subject line of your e-mail. 6/3/09
NEW MEDIA
WEB COMMUNICATION MANAGER: GENESEO, NY. SUNY Geneseo. The WCM will play a vital "hands-on" role in updating Geneseo's new Web site design and managing its strategic editorial content. Primary responsibilities center on developing content to sustain a vibrant Web presence that will engage users and advance the College. The WCM works closely with graphic designers, writers, and development and IT colleagues to maintain the integrity of the site and enhance the content, appearance and functionality of www.geneseo.edu. The ideal candidate will possess superior writing and editing skills and the ability to create a variety of Web-specific content. The WCM will design and execute a Web communications plan to support public relations and marketing goals; counsel faculty and staff to enhance the college reputation through uniform writing voice and marketing focus; serve on the Web team committee to help develop Web standards consistent with institutional and marketing goals; conduct ongoing research to determine best practices; and ensure quality control in all aspects of Web editorial content and design. The chosen candidate will be an enthusiastic, detail-oriented team player with demonstrated creativity, outstanding relationship-building skills, and the proven ability to set priorities and achieve goals while managing multiple tasks. The WCM will establish collaborative working relationships with administrators, faculty and staff and serve as a first-point resource for Web-related content issues for the campus community. Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field, or the equivalent with at least 5 years experience in Web communications. Superior writing and editing skills and a keen eye for compelling visual design. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated skill in writing; knowledge of Web standards, design and usability in a higher education setting; and a passion to leverage technology to drive creativity, improve efficiency and achieve measurable results. Preference given to candidates who also have a minimum of one year of Web site project management experience. To receive full consideration, applications must be submitted by June 9, 2009. Position will remain open until filled. A Web communication portfolio is required at the time of interview, and a writing exercise will be given. Submit an on-line professional application, cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three references at https://jobs.geneseo.edu. All applicants are subject to criminal background checks. 6/2/09
PUBLIC RELATIONS/CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER: WASHINGTON, DC. Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights is the leading coalition of organizations committed to civil rights in the U.S., and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund is the research and education arm of the coalition. Description: The Media Relations Manager will be responsible for helping to develop, drive and implement communications strategies for a fast-paced multi-issue organization. This is a full-time one-year position and the employee reports to the Vice President of Communications. This position will work out of our office in downtown Washington, DC, easily accessible by Metro or several bus lines. Skills and Qualifications: Possesses strong strategic thinking abilities and outstanding judgment. Has extensive experience developing and implementing communications Strategies. Is a memorable writer who can quickly digest information and distill it into concise points Excels in a fast-paced environment and is ready to shift gears at any time. Values diversity and plays well with others. Background in traditional PR and/or online media a plus. Minimum of five years relevant work experience and a bachelor's degree. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop, drive and implement communications strategies. Proactively identify communications opportunities. Write and/or edit talking points, press releases, and advocacy materials. Contribute to coalition meetings and strategy sessions. Work with press secretary to prepare spokespeople for interviews and provide post-interview feedback. Other duties as needed. Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time one-year position. Salary is competitive and benefits include health and dental insurance. To Apply: Email resume and memorable cover letter to personnel@civilrights.org with "Media Relations Manager" in the subject line. We are not able to handle telephone inquiries. Position will be filled as soon as possible. LCCR and LCCREF are equal opportunity employers and seek applicants who will contribute to the diversity of their staff. Posted on May 21, 2009. 6/4/09
CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS: EAST SYRACUSE, NY. Position Summary: Aspen Dental Management, Inc. is a leading Dental Service Organization in the United States. As a privately owned, multi-site healthcare services company with 200 locations in 14 states, we are aggressively developing a comprehensive nation-wide network of full service, value oriented dental practices. Our unique business model and successful ability to execute has resulted in rapid growth in both number of locations and revenue. Recruitment efforts are underway to identify an experienced Director of Communications with expertise in consumer public relations, internal communications, corporate social responsibility, reputation and crisis communications management. Responsibilities: Lead the development and direct the implementation of Aspen Dental's corporate communications to targeted national audiences including patients (consumers), dental professionals, trade associations and employees. Define and manage the voice of Aspen Dental while serving as the lead corporate writer for the president and key leadership team members. Build Aspen Dental's reputation, nationally and in local markets served, by creating influential presence and complimentary exposure in consumer-facing news and professional/trade media, from print publications to broadcast, online, and new media (Web 2.0). Work with other marketing leads to provide vision, strong writing, editing and communications oversight for key marketing and promotional projects. Conceive, develop, execute, and pitch corporate social responsibility strategies and programs that are in line with Aspen Dental's core values and corporate mission. Hire, supervise and integrate professional communications resources - internal staff, agencies, and vendors - to execute corporate communications initiatives. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree required - Masters Degree preferred. 12 -15 years experience with increasing responsibility in corporate communications roles in fast-paced environments, including a minimum of 4-5 years providing counsel and support directly to senior executives of at least one national organization. Minimum of 5 years experience managing and integrating a team of communications professionals, agencies and other partners. Demonstrated accomplishment in strategic corporate communications planning and direction, including messaging, development and execution of strategic initiatives, reputation management, issues and crisis management, media relations and executive media training. Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with a record of positively influencing senior management teams and consumer news media. Experience as corporate spokesperson preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in writing and editing within the corporate communications function, including news releases, bylined articles and op-eds, executive speeches and presentations. Experience also preferred in supervision of video production, b-roll development, and Web site content. Strong organizational skills with ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment and demonstrated grasp of evolving communication channels, including emerging new media (e.g., "Web 2.0). Convincing track record of developing and executing strategic communications programs in healthcare or similar publicly regulated, consumer-sensitive industries. Apply at
http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=81267864&from=indeed. 5/30/09
RESEARCH/SALES
TWO ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES POSITIONS: SYRACUSE, NY. WSTM/WSTQ-TV has two job openings for Account Executives with direct outside sales experience. The successful candidates will design and sell advertising programs using our 2 television stations, NBC3 and CW6, as well as CNYcentral.com. If you want to work on a fast-paced and professional advertising sales team, we want to talk to you. Interested persons should send resume to: Laura Serway, WSTM-NBC3, 1030 James St., Syracuse, NY. 3203 or email: lserway@cnycentral.com. EOE-M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug test and clean Motor Vehicle Record required. All qualified minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 6/1/09
INTERNSHIPS
PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP: GLEN COVE, NY. 30fps Productions, a Long Island-based production house, is looking for unpaid, summer interns for its production department. Great opportunity to get hands-on experience in all aspects of production. Interns will assist in shoot preparation, and on shoot days. MUST have valid driver's license, and preferably access to a car, although not necessary. Looking for people who have a desire to learn about the production business, aren't afraid to work long hours on shoot days, and get their hands dirty! If interested please send resume and cover letter to corinne@30fps.net. Corinne Iasilli TRF '01, Production Manager
30fps Productions, Inc., 111 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542. 5/29/09
INTERN: CHICAGO, IL. The CME group has a paid internship position available in Chicago. The broadcasting intern will assist the Corporate Communications Division with various tasks to increase the visibility of the organization including its products, services and technologies. The team works closely with reporters, associations and media influencers ensuring consistency of messages in all corporate communications. Specific duties will include: Shoot daily market commentary for CME Group. Assist with over 40 live broadcasts a day for CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business News and other networks. Operate camera for corporate events. Work with Final Cut Pro Studio, After Effects, Photoshop, web casting and HD technologies. Candidate Requirements: Currently enrolled in school pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher. Experience operating a video camera, preferably for live television. Experience with Final Cut Studio, Photoshop, webcasting and HD technology a plus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be detailed oriented and a demonstrated fast learner. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Must be able to work flexible hours (Shifts may include 7:00-3:30, 10:30-7:00, 5:00-1:30). Paid Internship: CME Group www.cmegroup.com is the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange. Building on the heritage of CME, CBOT and NYMEX, CME Group serves the risk management needs of customers around the globe. As an international marketplace, CME Group brings buyers and sellers together on the CME Globex electronic trading platform and on trading floors in Chicago and New York. By acting as the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer, CME Clearing virtually eliminates counterparty credit risk. CME Clearing also offers $7 billion in financial safeguards to help mitigate systemic risk, providing the security and confidence market participants need to operate, invest and grow. CME Group offers the widest range of benchmark products available across all major asset classes, including futures and options based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural commodities, metals, and alternative investment products such as weather and real estate. CME Group is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol "CME." To apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CMEGROUP&cws=1&rid=6182 6/1/09