Winter Park, FL Production Jobs

Nightside Executive Producer

Miles of beaches, world-famous theme parks, historic towns, and plenty to do outdoors. The Orlando market is a fast-paced, competitive market with a lot to offer. *** -owned **** 2 / CW18 is looking for a Nightside Executive Producer who can oversee fast-paced newscasts and execute our Local, Live, Late Breaking brand every single day. We need a driven, organized leader who can articulate a vision for our 7pm ,10pm and 11pm newscasts and lead a team towards the vision. The right candidate will be a leader who can develop multi-platform content that succeeds on air, on mobile, and on social *** . Responsibilities include the ability to manage, coach, and motivate a team who is committed to excellence. The Executive Producer is responsible for the overall content of the 7pm, 10pm and 11pm newscasts and manages all aspects of breaking news and social engagement. The right candidate must be a pro when it comes to effective communication and decision making under daily deadline pressure. You must have proven ability in making decisions based on strong ethics, a solid producing background, and a desire to win. You need to be able to research, pitch, and gather enterprise news stories. The Executive Producer will work on recruiting producers and work closely with news managers to implement winning strategies for other newscasts, as well. The ideal candidate can handle Breaking News when it happens and, when it doesn't, can still oversee a compelling product that delivers interesting and relevant content to our viewers. Overseeing the product is only one facet of the job. You must also be a coach and a leader with the communications skills to make those you supervise *** ter.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the preparation of a rundown and scripts for the newscasts
• Oversight of the use of all our graphics resources to enhance our presentation
• Coaching producers, reporters, and photojournalists
• Respond to breaking news
• Oversight of digital response to breaking news and social *** engagement
• Writing compelling news stories in active voice
• Meeting deadlines
• News gathering
• Producing and boothing newscasts when needed
• Posting stories and video on website and on mobile
• Leading editorial meetings and pitching enterprise stories in editorial meetings
• Must perform administrative duties including scheduling, performance reviews, training and providing critical feedback
• Communicating effectively with news staff, promotions, and production/engineering

Requirements

• Minimum of five years producing experience
• Prior management experience is preferred
• Should have demonstrated experience in writing and be able to think visually
• Possess outstanding communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Estrella Account Executive

****-TV in Winter Park, FL is looking for an Account Executive. An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise TV and web. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!
Responsibilities

• Produce revenue across all available platforms
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
• Develop new revenue through local business development
• Form strategic and market partnerships
• Manage an active account/client list
• Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
• Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to a dynamic sales team

Requirements

• 1+ years in *** or digital sales, or similar sales field
• Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
• Have strong negotiation skills
• Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
• Accountability within a goal-structured organization
• Must be a team player
• Experience selling to business owners
• Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement
At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

*** Television (HTV), in Winter Park, Florida, is seeking an experienced designer with exceptional creative skills to join our design hub as a Print Digital Designer. Working closely with HTV Design's Design Manager, Design Team and station group this position is responsible for creating print and digital materials for Creative Services, Sales, Marketing and other *** Television departments and brands. You will reports to the Designer Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Work with HTV Design, local stations and other *** Television departments to create, execute and support sharable brand identity initiatives including print designs, sales materials, marketing materials and digital designs for web, social and app content
• Work with HTV Design and *** Television in NY to create marketing materials and outside advertising for awards, trade publications, events and corporate presentations
• Digital design, email marketing, print design and print fulfillment with local or group vendors
• Build professional relationships with station Creative Services, Research and Digital departments
• Support and follow brand guidance and design systems created for multiple design packages and looks across *** Television group

Requirements:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud focusing on InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of digital design process and formats needed for web and social
• Understanding of print and finishing process to help stations with print execution
• Large format and small format print experience a plus
• Understanding of DAM and Project Management software a plus
• Extraordinary visualization, conceptualization, and graphic design skills with strong background in typography, color theory, photography, and design layout
• Portfolio should demonstrate knowledge of current industry trends and techniques
• Strong communication and organizational skills including presentation skills, both in person and remotely with clients

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Promotions Writer Producer

****-TV, the *** affiliate in Orlando, Florida is seeking a new member of the **** 2 Creative Services team. We want not only a writer/producer/editor, but a creator, innovator and collaborator. Someone ready to go beyond typical promo speak to connect with our ever-growing, and ever-changing Central Florida audience. At ****-TV, our creative team strives to break out of the typical to create impactful messages on all platforms. The ideal candidate is savvy on social, a *** writer, and an Adobe Creative Suite master. Skilled photographer? Great designer? Perfect! You'll be able to put those skills to use here as well. You will report to the Creative Services Director.

Responsibilities

• Write, produce, shoot and edit compelling and engaging promotion for our on-air news product. This includes everything from nightly topicals and TSR's to brand/image promotion. There's an audience craving content- make them want to never miss a moment of what's going on.
• Design and produce promotional content for our social and digital platforms. Have a great story to promote? Why not let the world know about with a cool insta-story.
• Be a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under deadline. Got an idea? Want to try something new? We can't wait to see and hear about it.

Requirements

• Television Writer/Producer experience preferred.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• Working knowledge Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and After Effects).
• Proficient in videography and lighting.
• Demonstrated ability to write compelling, conversational copy.
• Work well under extreme deadlines.
• Must be a team player and a great collaborator.
• Knowledge of social *** trends.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.
• In-person attendance is required.

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Associate Producer (Part Time)

**** 2/CW18, the *** -owned *** affiliate in the Orlando market, has an im *** te opening for an ambitious, hardworking Part-Time Associate Producer to work in our newsroom. The qualified candidate will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. They will train to produce newscasts independently, and fill in produce, as needed. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our Associate Producers are also assigned to write/post stories daily to our digital and social *** sites. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and writing skills. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who aspires to be our next Newscast Producer.

Responsibilities

• Researching and writing stories for our newscasts and digital platforms
• Assist producers and reporters with research
• Help prepare and develop news rundown
• Work alongside and communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
• Transcribe video and interviews, select sound bites and build graphics
• Understand social *** and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
• Making follow up calls and beat calls
• Operate the Teleprompter
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid news judgment and passion for news
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work on deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
• Familiarity with the Orlando DMA
• Work varied hours, holidays, overnights, weekends and during severe weather situations as needed and/or scheduled

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

Brevard CO. Bureau Reporter

**** 2/CW18, the *** -Owned *** affiliate in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne DMA, is looking for a dynamic reporter ready to take charge, live and work near the beach, and win the day in Brevard County. You will be a self-starter who thrives in the fast-paced environment of daily news. Our bureau covers a diverse range of topics, from local politics to tourism and launches along the Space Coast. We are looking for a highly skilled individual eager to build relationships, contacts and sources. The successful candidate loves breaking news and is highly competitive. They will build on the **** 2/CW18 brand in Brevard County and become the go-to person for viewers passing along story tips and looking for information. We value strong enterprise reporting and we're looking for someone who finds the stories that will lead our newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, we want to find this market's next leader who isn't afraid to ask the tough questions and hold those in power accountable. We need a versatile, enterprising go-getter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines and has excellent live reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments
• Monitor daily arrest reports, plus track municipal and school district meetings
• Work with a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound
• Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content
• Works with producers in newscast production
• Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance
• Maintains high-depth knowledge of NASA and the commercial space program
• Embraces the importance of social *** in cultivating ideas and engaging with viewers
• Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day
• Can juggle multiple stories and projects at once, demonstrates exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must live in Brevard County
• Must demonstrate flexibility in schedule to cover launches and significant events

Experience Requirements

• Past reporting experience required
• Demonstrated ability to enterprise and uncover
• Your demo reel should be indicative of your everyday work
• Strong writing and storytelling skills
• Ability to operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds
• Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record
• Ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

*** 's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a *** employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
  
  About Us
  
  *** Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

The **** 2/ CW18 News Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital *** skills while learning from award-winning staff at **** 2 News. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

College Internship Program Dates

Spring 2023 Session

Application Deadline: January 15, 2023

Session: Feb. 6- April 28, 2023

Summer 2023 Session

Application Deadline: April 15, 2023

Session: May 5 - Aug. 4, 2023

Fall 2023 Session

Application Deadline: August 20, 2023

Session: Sept. 19 - Dec. 9, 2023

* Dates are subject to change

Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, *** Television requires that all employees and interns be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

**** 2/CW18 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship at **** 2/CW18, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

Available Internships

Newsroom

Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for ****.com.

Weather

Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.

Marketing/Promotions

Interns with an interest in marketing, advertising, promotion, or production will be given hands-on experience in these areas.

Orientation

Once you are accepted as an intern at ****-TV, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you Must attend this. You will work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the student. ****-TV cannot offer support in this area.

About Us

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

*** Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, *** Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from *** , *** , *** , CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. *** Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. *** Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of *** .