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Local News Multi *** Journalist (MMJ)

****, the *** affiliate in Birmingham, AL, is looking for a Multi *** Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present in a compelling manor. The Multi *** Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports
• Put together high-quality packages
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
• Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories

Requirements

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
• Creative writer and editor
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
• Can provide samples of reporting and photography
• Experience developing local contacts
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
• 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.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations

*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Managing Editor
*** 6 is seeking a Managing Editor to lead and direct our news coverage. This is a fast-paced environment and we need a decisive individual who thrives in breaking news situations. As part of our compensation package, we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks vacation, a generous 401k package and tuition reimbursement to mention a few.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the editorial aspects of news production for ****'s broadcast television and digital platforms, including collaborating with the VP/News Director, Executive Producers, Anchors, Reporters, Editors and Photographers. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, team-oriented leader with strong editorial judgement and persuasive written and oral communication skills who will work closely with the News Director and Assistant News Director on the editorial direction of the newsroom. The Managing Editor:
• Starts each day with a vision for the day's coverage, communicates that vision to everyone involved and sees through its execution
• Runs editorial meetings to ensure *** 6's coverage is comprehensive, proactive, thoughtful and serves viewers well
• Sets high journalistic standards for the newsroom, maintains quality and works to ensure accuracy, fairness and diverse representation in all newscasts
• Oversees reporter and anchor assignments and schedules
• Works closely with all editorial teams to make sure newsroom is focused on digital goals
• Plans and executes special coverage
• Establishes and cultivates positive relationships with outside agencies.
• Must be a strong communicator, detail-oriented and be able to meet deadlines within specific time constraints.
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate and necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or Communications preferred. A minimum of 10 years professional experience in local TV news is required for this job as well as at least 3 years of news management experience. Significant experience as a line producer, executive producer and/or on-air reporter are all a plus. Familiarity with BitCentral, iNews and Edius are a plus. Qualified candidates will have excellent communication skills, written and oral.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

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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 ****:

Imagine working in a place where most people travel to for vacation. That’s what you’ll find at the ****-TV/ *** and ****-TV/ *** affiliates in Panama City Beach, Florida! The area is home to a booming tourism industry, local military bases, and a rapidly growing local economy. ****/**** prides itself on being a leader not only in news, but also in serving the local community, with a strong presence at local events. Our mission is to cover news that digs deeper and holds true to solid journalistic ethics and to offer businesses the best options to market their products and services including a full-ser *** digital marketing department. Our number one rated award-winning team is all about leadership and growth, and we stay on top of the latest technical advances. Join our fast-paced team and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle at ****/**** in beautiful Panama City Beach.

Click to learn more about the Panama City market: ***

Job Summary/Description:

We are looking for a creative Videojournalist/Multi- *** Journalist to join our award-winning news team. The ideal candidate can shoot, write, and edit stories for newscasts and operate live equipment for our morning reporter. Must be able to grasp new technology, troubleshoot technical issues, and communicate well with others. This is not an on-air position, but this Videojournalist will do more than just shoot video. He/she will be required to contribute news ideas and independently cover stories as directed by management, including breaking news, meetings, sports, and general assignments.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Strong videography, editing, and technical skills.
- Writing content as needed under the supervision of producers or management.
- Must be able to work independently, sending content back to the station, and be willing to handle multiple assignments.
- Able to fill in as video editor, assistant producer, or any other capacity as needed.
- A general understanding of news on every platform is a plus.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A BA/BS degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field is preferred for this position.
- Prior professional experience working in news *** is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines and in breaking news situations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to take direction from others.
- Able to work a flexible schedule that includes early morning hours and being on-call.
- A valid driver's license and good driving record.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people 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, 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 will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday.

Local News Multi *** Journalist (MMJ)

****, the *** affiliate in Birmingham, AL is looking for a Multi *** Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present in a compelling manor. The Multi *** Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports
• Put together high-quality packages
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
• Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories

Requirements

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
• Creative writer and editor
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
• Can provide samples of reporting and photography
• Experience developing local contacts
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
• 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 Managing Editor assists in helping to run the day-to-day operations of the newsroom on evenings and weekends.

• Manage, coach and schedule news staff
• Work with news management to decide daily stories and help to arrange and coordinate news content.
• Generate news stories and execute news coverage by coordinating field crews
• Assist the assistant news director to manage all aspects of the News Department
• Helps oversee daily and weekly news coverage
• Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals
• Assist with planning and staffing for the News Department

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum ten years' experience in a news leadership role, or comparable experience
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously Short- and long-term news coverage planning is essential
• Manage multiple assignments in a high pressure, breaking news environment
• Strong journalistic skills and news judgement
• Willing to work extra hours on short notice

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations

*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION
NEWS ASSISTANT - perdiem position

The individual will be responsible for coordinating clips *** ween writers, producers and editors for packages, stories and show teases; will assemble scripts for anchors; assist assignment desk with news gathering; research news archives for footage requests and b-roll; other duties as assigned, including serving as feeds coordinator as necessary.

Candidate should have 1-3 years prior major market experience in a TV newsroom; know how to desktop edit, search archives and coordinate video edits with editors and producers; great attitude and organizational skills required; assignment editor experience and story set-up experience required; must be exceptional team player; ability to work well under pressure; must be willing to work overnights and flexible with hours and days. Candidate will also be required to join the WGA East union. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience and in accordance with the applicable union collective bargaining agreement is: $21.00-$23.63 per hour.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $21.00-23.63 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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Why *** ?

*** Magazines' portfolio of more than 25 powerful brands in the U.S.-including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Popular Mechanics, Road & Track-inspires, entertains, and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital, video, social, and print, reaching nearly 139 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation, cutting-edge technology, and industry-leading data capabilities, we make *** and products that move people across all platforms.

We are a global *** company that publishes nearly 260 magazine editions and 200 websites around the world and, together, we are reinventing publishing for the 21st century.

Your Impact:

Road & Track seeks an associate editor to pitch, report, and write smart automotive stories, including SEO pieces, across platforms, digital and print. The ideal candidate is a deeply engaged, quick but accurate writer and reporter and creative thinker who can produce everything from news write-ups to longer-form pieces.

Please note: For consideration, resumes must be submitted in PDF format with a cover letter, salary requirements, and a link to a portfolio of work. This position is based in Detroit, Los Angeles, or New York City; unfortunately, we will not be able to consider remote workers.

What You'll Do:

• Pitch, report, write, and produce engaging auto stories., primarily for digital.
• Collaborate with SEO team to ideate and produce content.
• Cultivate news sources and bring original ideas.
• Use Google Analytics, Looker, and SEO tools to monitor and track content performance and digital trends daily to constantly adjust pitching strategy and packaging.
• Collaborate with the art and photo teams to create engaging graphics.
• Top-edit stories from freelancers and staffers, as needed.

Who You Are:

• 3 to 4 years of post-grad experience writing and editing cross-platform for consumer publications.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Deep knowledge of and passion for cars and racing.
• Experience in ser *** journalism, SEO, and analytics programs such as Google Analytics and Looker.
• Good judgment as to what works for the brand and to drive audience and engagement.
• Excellent at producing high-quality content.
• Bridge-builder and problem-solver, excited about the opportunity to build the brand.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, or other relevant area.

The base salary for this role is *** ween $64,000 and $67,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York State. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York State, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location.

The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.