CNN now hiring at its Atlanta headquarters

CNN Networks- now hiring for Atlanta HQ! www.turnerjobs.com

News Writer- CNN International, (Atlanta) req # 117740
2-3 yrs experience in newsroom environment, at least one year full-time writer for broadcast (large market or network news experience a plus)
Thorough understanding of international news is important, and proven experience in handling international stories is a plus.

Producer, CNN International (Atlanta) req # 117557

Minimum of 5yrs production experience in the news television industry, including 3-5yrs control room experience on a live news broadcast (large market or network news preferred)
Must be editorially mature with solid knowledge of international news.
Must be a strong leader in the control room and be able to calmly handle breaking news situations.

Writer/Producer- CNN Newsroom weekend Prime (Atlanta) req # 117195

Degree in Journalism or Communications, minimum 4-5 yrs producing/writing in a large market or network news operation
Self-starter- ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.
Proven ability to flex and adapt to ever changing breaking news environment.
Sr. Producer- CNN Medical Unit- Sanjay Gupta, MD (Atlanta) req # 117609

Extensive line producing experience (5 to 7 years) and a successful track record in show production.
Strong writer and editor, an excellent line/control room producer with a thorough knowledge of the technical requirements of show production (from live broadcasts, to taped production to post production).
Seasoned medical journalist

Sr. Guest Booker, CNN Newsroom- Ali Velshi (Atlanta) req # 116920

Bachelors degree in journalism or related is preferred, 5+ years in broadcast news environment
Must have four to six years network booking experience.
Strong knowledge of current events and the ability to work on both domestic and international news stories.

Advanced Writer/Copy Editor- CNN Newsource Operations (Atlanta) req 115455

5 yrs min of news writing and/or producing experience. Copy editing for broadcast is preferred.
Strong leadership and mentorship capability- this position oversees a staff of writers
Ability to handle heavy script load while assigning scripts to writers is mandatory.


Please apply online via www.turnerjobs.com, you can also send inquiries to cnn.jobs@cnn.com.

TBABJ meeting-June 5

The organization's next meeting will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5 at Estela's restaurant on Davis Island in Tampa.

We plan to discuss upcoming events that include a career workshop, poetry slam and media awards ceremony. For more information, email membership chair Nicole Hutcheson at njhutcheson@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there.

TBABJ's Public Forum Photos-Status Report: Where Is Black Leadership?

TBABJ to host free public forum

With some black organizations in the Tampa Bay area struggling to stay afloat, the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists is asking the public to come out and discuss the issue at a public forum.

The event, titled "Status Report: Where Is Black Leadership?" will be held on Wednesday, April 14 from 7pm to 10pm at Fletcher Lounge at the University of Tampa, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd.

The forum's panel will include Ken Welch, Pinellas County Commissioner, Curtis Stokes, former Hillsborough NAACP president, Isay Gulley, Clearwater Housing Services President, and Darmian Bull, CEO of Delta Bravo Marketing Group.

St. Petersburg Times media critic Eric Deggans will serve as the forum's moderator.

For more information, contact TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com or (248) 760-7561.

See you there!

TBABJ Silent Auction and Fundraiser for Haiti Relief

Come out for a night of poetry, wine tastings and a silent auction to help keep hope alive in Haiti.

The event will be hosted by Tampa's hottest radio host, DJ Ekin.

Enjoy some of the best poets in the Tampa Bay area while sipping on choice wines and sampling exotic cuisine from the world renowed Roy's Restaurant.

All funds will be for the American Red Cross to aid relief work in Haiti.

The event will be held on Saturday Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Wine Mall, 11246 W. Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.

The cost is $10 at the door, which will include two complimentary glasses of wine. Proceeds will go toward the American Red Cross to help Haiti relief.

(CASH OR CHECKS ONLY, PLEASE). Checks for the silent auction portion of the event can be made out to TBABJ.

For more information, email Nicole Hutcheson, TBABJ membership chair, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or TBABJ president Camille C. Spencer at camillecspencer@gmail.com.

See you there.

TBABJ meeting Feb. 6 to discuss Haiti fundraiser

Want to help raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti?

TBABJ and Wine Mall in Tampa are sponsoring a silent auction on Feb. 27 to raise funds for the Red Cross that will benefit the people of Haiti.

If you've got a product or service to donate for the auction, or you just want to help out, come to our next meeting on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker Street in Tampa.

We've got a host of other events we're planning for the year as well.

Questions?

Contact our membership chair, Nicole Hutcheson, at njhutcheson@gmail.com, or Camille C. Spencer, TBABJ president at camillecspencer@gmail.com.

See you on the 6th.

Anchor job opening at Bay News 9

Bay News 9 seeks a highly motivated, team-oriented anchor looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the Tampa/St. Petersburg market!

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.