Waco, TX Production Jobs

*** 44 is seeking a News Director to lead the News department at our Waco, TX station. The News Director will have full oversight of News operations for **** -TV/****-TV. This forward-thinking individual will oversee and manage day-to-day operation of our live newscasts, including news, weather, and sports, as well as *** 44News.com, and all other digital, mobile, and social *** news assets for station.

• Manages all aspects of the News Department (other than Production).

• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.

• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees.

• Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website.

• Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.

• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.

• Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.

• Evaluates news gathering equipment and makes recommendations to chief engineer and general manager for what is needed to produce quality live newscasts and special news programming.

• Responds to news coverage questions and viewer inquiries regarding news.

• Works closely with general manager and department managers to ensure station's objectives are being met.

• Works closely with general manager and business assistant to assure station compliance with FCC Public Inspection File rules, regarding community issues and news programming that addresses those issues.

• Available to work extended hours if needed, including nights and weekends.

• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Bilingual with Spanish is a plus, but not required.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on news manager with a proven track record for coaching and developing talent, possessing solid journalism skills and owning the big news story. Equally important is having an aggressive severe weather philosophy, and a passion for covering breaking news.

A minimum of 5 years' experience as a news manager and more than 10 years' experience in a news operation preferred. Prior experience with online and social *** is required, as is a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Candidate should be a problem solver and quick thinker to resolve existing issues and to work around problems that arise during live news.

Please send resume, links and salary requirements to Mike Lee, VP/General Manager, ****-TV, 8803 Woodway Drive, Waco TX 76712. Email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up] and apply online at Nexstar.tv/careers. No phone calls, please. Equal Opportunity Employer

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****, The *** *** Company *** affiliate in Waco, Texas, is searching for a Digital Content Producer. The Digital Content Producer will o rganize, write scripts and update content on digital platforms with a primary focus on local websites, mobile apps, and social *** platforms. Create compelling content that is aligned with and enhances the station's and/or *** brand.

**** YOU'LL DO:

• Write and edit content including headlines, short news alerts and teases, enhancing content with outside links, maps, slideshows.
• Publish and manage content on multiple digital platforms, including the station's local website, mobile and social networks using current production and web-delivery tools.
• Produce digital video when assigned.
• Assist in online coverage of major news events, breaking news and severe weather to ensure high quality, consistent community coverage online.
• Build out special sections and site features to enhance coverage and increase user engagement.
• Update and interact with fans/followers on social *** .
• Anchor/host content for digital platforms as assigned.
• Coordinate with editorial and technical staff to facilitate the migration of multi *** content to new *** platforms, including video, audio, still photos and graphics.
• Work with other departments, including sales and marketing, as needed on site and/or station initiatives that require content integration.
• Optimize the user experience by tracking live web metrics and user experience best practices.
• Apply Search Engine Optimization (SEO) best practices to every piece of content.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

**** YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

**** YOU'LL BRING:

• Skilled with content management systems, hypertext markup language (HTML), audio editing, image editing, cascading style sheets (CSS) and social networking
• Must have a strong desire to focus on web-based content
• Must have basic HTML formatting skills and working knowledge file transfer protocol (FTP)/publishing web content
• Must be creative, have good people skills and be able to handle deadline pressure and multi-tasking
• Must have knowledge and experience with still-image photography using digital cameras/handheld video cameras
• Must have working knowledge of how to use and update social *** platforms
• Must have photo editing skills with ability to manipulate, crop, enhance images as needed for publishing on website
• Basic video editing skills a plus

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If you are a current *** employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at *** .

*** ' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At *** , we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. *** leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at *** .com .

ABOUT *** :

The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As one of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. *** reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets *** News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** ' long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

****-TV News 10 is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Central Texas. The *** , CW, *** , and MeTV affiliate, **** is the leader in every local newscast. Two storm-chasing vehicles, the Weather Edge and Weather Explorer, give our crews mobile weather labs to track severe weather. Community ser *** is engrained in the culture of ****. We take pride in being able to say that no other station does it *** ter. In 2016, the station was honored with the NAB Ser *** to America Award, recognizing the nations top local TV station for community service.

Job Summary/Description:

**** is seeking a career that provides opportunities to build your skills, share real-people stories, and display your creativity in front of and behind the camera? ****, the dominant *** station in Central Texas, is seeking an MMJ with abilities and a desire to generate and tell creative stories on-air, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate is a daily news consumer who knows how to enterprise and present engaging content.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not be limited to):

- Generate engaging enterprise content for on-air and online reports
- Report live in field and in the studio as a multi- *** journalist
- Plan, schedule, shoot, write, edit, and present news content on-air and on digital platforms
- Collaborate with news team and news managers to determine daily themes and content
- Create social *** and website posts
- Record and edit segments for broadcast
- Availability to work weekends and some holidays

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Ability to generate and tell unique enterprise stories relevant to our Central Texas audience
- Strong news judgment
- Ability to present clear and concise on-air content in scripted and non-scripted events
- Planning skills that keep you always seeking the next big topic
- Creative thinker with a desire to present information in new formats and with engaging visuals
- Excellent writing, shooting, and editing skills
- Ability to transport ENG gear for on-location shoots and live shots
- Ability to multitask and be calm and decisive under pressure
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record
- Bachelors degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent training and/or experience

Come join our dynamic team, go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

*** 44/**** in Waco, Texas is looking for an intelligent and highly motivated Web Producer. The Web Producer will help with broadcast newsroom collaboration, write and produce several stories per day for the website, as well as manage *** 44 social *** accounts through consistent, engaging and on-brand posts. This individual should have excellent editing, TV/web writing and i *** uencing skills.

• Responsibilities
• Produce breaking news events across multiple platforms by working with reporters in the field, the news assignment desk and independent sources alike.
• Curate the homepage and subsections.
• Assist in managing a group of regular contributors to the web site.
• Produce all news sections of the website, including the homepage and contribute to local franchises.
• Manage production of articles, videos and slideshows.
• Be an advocate for ourquadcities.com in the newsroom and beyond.
• Manage the social *** strategy for *** 44.
• Help grow the main brand social *** account pages through thoughtful, engaging posts that deliver on key metrics.
• Make sure the station's social *** accounts have relevant content throughout the day and that the voice, tone and mix of content fits with the overall editorial strategy on-air and online.
• Monitor social *** channels for breaking news.
• Engage with viewers who reach out through social *** channels.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP Style writing and guidelines

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or required
• Pre-employment background check required

Desired Characteristics Basic Qualifications

• Some experience as a video journalist, editor, writer or producer at a news organization or blog that creates content under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Knowledge of TV and web writing
• Must have the desire to work in a creative, demanding, competitive environment
• Experience in editing video for TV and web
• Experience in a news environment is a plus
• Excellent news instincts with the ability to react decisively to breaking news, combined with the ability to write succinctly and with flair
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and stories simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Team player mentality

Please send resume, references, salary requirements, and links to: Dean L. Wetherbee, News Director, ****-TV, 8803 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX, 76712, [Please reply using Staff Me Up] , or apply online at nexstar.tv/careers. No phone calls please.

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The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects, and convincing potential clients of the merits of television and digital advertising in the DMA covering Waco-Temple-Belton-Killeen-Bryan/College Station. Executes on this strategy; builds and maintains a healthy and growing funnel of potential opportunities. We offer an exciting opportunity to develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals, as well as make meaningful connections with our customers.

Prior sales experience is a plus; however, will train the right person on the technical aspects of our software and successful sales strategy and practices. The ideal candidate thrives on organization and understands the value of supporting others. If you are enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to make an impact, please apply.

Note - Opening is at the Waco TX sales office.

• Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
• Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all *** .
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station's various *** platforms.
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop successful broadcast and digital advertisements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum one year's experience in sales, preferably in the *** field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Looking for an opportunity where you can set your own income? If you are passionate about a career in sales, strong negotiation skills and enjoy meeting and connecting with people, we invite you to apply online.
Resumes, sales experience, relevant success stories can be emailed to Steve Guenzler, Director of Sales, [Please reply using Staff Me Up] /Della Watson, Sales Manager, [Please reply using Staff Me Up] , and apply online at Nexstar.tv/careers. No telephone calls. EOE

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*** 44 is looking for an MMJ who can develop, pitch, and deliver a great story online and over the air. We want someone who knows how to take the big story and make it bigger. Our focus is on breaking news digitally and our website more vital to Central Texans. Our MMJs are the key to making this happen. We need MMJs who are ready to make this happen in a clear and concise manner.

The Multi *** Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• The successful candidate will have strong news writing skills with an emphasis on relevance and accuracy. Candidate must maintain knowledge of current events, online trends, and social *** . Familiarity with ENPS, Adobe Premiere, and BitCentral is a plus. This is not a programming/technical position but knowledge of those skills is helpful in the position.

• Prefer a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or a related field. Priority will be given to candidates with reporting and web experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. Pre-employment background check required. Have a clean driving record.

• Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions with limited supervision that may impact results of station and/or co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 45 pounds, and to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions. Be flexible to work any schedule.

Please send resume, references, salary requirements, and links to: Dean L. Wetherbee, News Director, ****-TV, 8803 Woodway Dr., Woodway, TX, 76712, [Please reply using Staff Me Up] , or apply online at nexstar.tv/careers. No phone calls please.

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About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

****-TV News 10 is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Central Texas. The *** , CW, *** , and MeTV affiliate, **** is the leader in every local newscast. Community ser *** is engrained in the culture of ****. We take pride in being able to say that no other station does it *** ter. In 2016, the station was honored with the NAB Ser *** to America Award, recognizing the nation's top local TV station for community service.

Job Summary/Description:

**** News 10, the award-winning dominant number-one station in Central Texas is seeking a morning news anchor. We are looking for an aggressive anchor who is passionate about covering local news and weather. The successful candidate should be an energetic “morning person” who can give viewers something to look forward to in the mornings. We need someone who can solo-anchor when necessary for several hours and serve as an executive producer during the overnight hours. We are a newsroom that values creativity, hard work, and enterprise hard news story ideas. We seek an anchor who will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, be a leader and mentor to team members, and be a researcher who will assist in developing enterprise and investigative content.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Anchoring at least 2.5 hours of news a day
- Serving in a leadership role, assisting in overnight editorial decisions
- Collaborating and assisting show producers with the acquisition, treatment, and writing of news content
- Researching, gathering, shooting, writing, and editing news stories for on-air and online
- Completing regular franchises or special investigative reports
- Writing in a clear, concise, conversational manner
- Possessing excellent interview and conversational writing/presentation skills
- Reporting “live” on the scene during breaking news or weather
- Developing and maintaining sources of information
- Demonstrating sound news judgment
- Mentoring other Team members
- Utilizing non-linear editing equipment
- Enterprising hard-news, research-driven stories under tight deadlines
- Participating in story selection meetings
- Attending/hosting/speaking at schools, and community events
- Posting and regularly updating stories and other material on the web and social ***
- Interacting with viewers on social *** , including a regular presence on Facebook Live
- Following clothing and appearance guidelines set by news management
- Learning a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
- Producing and anchoring at least 15-30 minutes a day on OTT from the “****tra” studio
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned
- Meeting tight deadlines and working well under pressure
- Maintaining professional and ethical conduct in the station and in the community
- Maintaining a positive work atmosphere
- Staying current with national and local news/weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Must have anchored at a local or network television station for at least one year
- Bachelor degree in journalism or related field is preferred
- Experience with ENPS and Edius editing is a plus

Interested applicants can go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.