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8/12

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

The digital reporter should be a skilled writer who can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience and driver user engagement. The reporter will use data to make decisions about audience interest trends. The reporter will be able to reach out to contacts, source the web and find information on social *** to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites. While the reporter will largely work from a single space, the ability to take photos and create video is a plus. A strong knowledge of social *** platforms is expected.

Position Responsibilities

• Report news quickly and accurately

• Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition

• Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community

• Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed

• Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web

• Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience

• Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas

• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways

• Utilize social *** for reporting and story promotion

Skill/Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience creating content for the web

• Knowledge of AP style

• Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator

• Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change

• Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines

• Self-motivated and competitive

• Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources

• Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web

• Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics

• Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible.

• Understand social *** 's importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic

• Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)

• Regularly meets measurements of success

• Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

8/12

Executive Producer (EP)

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

**** 3, the #1 station in the Champaign/Springfield, IL market, is looking for an experienced digital journalist to manage content and audience engagement for ****.com as Digital Executive Producer.

This position involves overseeing and improving the daily packaging of all digital editorial content published and distributed on ****.com and across our network of sites with the goal of increasing user interactivity and traffic. The Digital Executive Producer is also a digital audience expert who understands how to grow distribution platforms to maximize readership and has flexibility to perform various duties with the ability to jump into the mix and create high-performing content as needed.

Position Responsibilities

Attends local editorial meetings and serves as bridge *** ween broadcast and digital in local newsroom.
Trains, coaches, and manages team of local digital journalists.
Depending on strengths and regional needs, will be assigned regional tasks across multiple websites.
Excellent at writing buzzy headlines that increase pageviews, and packaging content that grows pageviews per visitor and time on site.
Works with web producers to ensure a steady stream of interesting content is packaged in an interactive way and promoted in a way that generates reader interest.
Evaluates website traffic trends in effort to make decisions on both daily content and longer-term content development that will grow audiences on ****.com's digital products.
Leads team member responsible for planning and implementing special coverage projects (severe weather, breaking news, enterprise digital content databases and projects).
Monitors major news websites, local and state news websites, blogs and social *** for breaking news and trending topics.
Expert at promoting news content on social *** and utilizing social channels to enhance the brand.

Skill/Experience Requirements

3+ years of experience gathering or producing news and information on digital properties.
Experience building specialized online content (investigative, elections, weather, etc.).
Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style.
Strong social *** management experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker.
Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills.
Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly.
Ability to take direction and quickly implement new ideas.
Comfortable adapting to changes in evolving industry and thrives under pressure.
Self-motivated, competitive spirit and assertive personality with ability to balance multiple competing projects and priorities.
Strong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and relevant work experience

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/21

Assistant I, Sales

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

7/6

Producer

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

The Promotions Producer will be a highly motivated and creative individual. This position will be responsible for producing effective on-air promotional spots, digital marketing and special projects.

Work closely with Creative Services Director and Promotion Manager to conceive, write, produce, and edit compelling on-air promos and image campaigns either independently or as a team
Work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and ensure that assigned projects are delivered on time
Push the creative envelope to new heights while adhering to brand guidelines
Produce client sponsored promotional content, as assigned
Perform other related duties, as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

Minimum 3 years of on-air promotion experience as a writer/producer/editor for a local station or cable network working in a news environment
Must have ability to work daytime hours regularly and flexible hours including weekends when needed
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able to provide a reel of work examples -- include a web address with your resume or cover letter.
Strong non-linear editing skills
Extensive knowledge and proven experience in After Effects and Photoshop
Passion for strong image and promotion writing
Possess strong video production skills utilizing Sony, Canon, and Blackmagic Cameras
Working knowledge of lighting and audio gear
Possess excellent communication, presentation, organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully interact with all departments
Knowledge of DaVinci Resolve and Video Copilot plug-ins is a plus

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

7/2

Meteorologist

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

**** 3... the Weather Leader in central Illinois has a unique opening for a Meteorologist looking to jump-start his / her / their career. This position provides a great opportunity to gain experience and receive coaching from a team of seasoned meteorologists.

Central Illinois is a challenging weather market that features all four seasons. Severe weather happens in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter... and our team consistently rises to the challenge in bringing our audience life-saving information on-air, on-line and on social.

Our station has been certified as most accurate by the independent ratings ser *** WeatheRate for 10 years in a row. Our audience trusts us and turns to us in severe weather situations and routine days as well.

Our ideal candidate will have the forecast chops to handle that wide meteorological range and the dynamic personality to actively engage viewers. We're looking for someone who shines on-air, but also is a leader in the digital space and on social *** .

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Respond to breaking and/or severe weather events as required to produce content for our digital platforms.
• Work closely with the weather team to support and extend comprehensive weather coverage on our digital platforms.
• Interact with our audience on station-branded digital and social *** accounts.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances as needed
. Report/MMJ on weather related stories if assigned during the week

Requirements & Skills:

•Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of accurate forecasting.
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with on-camera weather presentation required.
• Strong command of social *** platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to shoot video and perform non-linear editing a plus.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

If you want to know more about this position, please contact Andy Miller, News Director for **** 3 at [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

5/25

Manager Iii, Local Sales

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

The Sales Manager is responsible for leading the day to day operations of the Sales department, including development of new business and achievement of revenue goals across Broadcast and Digital Platforms.

Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams
Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees
Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue
Drives new business development
Manages inventory and revenue forecasting
Manages recruitment, training, evaluation, and development of sales professionals
Prepares budgets and approves budget expenditures
Manages Accounts Receivable
Develops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account Executives
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 three-five years of *** sales experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Experience guiding, directing and motivating personnel, including setting and monitoring performance standards
Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
Experience with Wide Orbit Traffic, Strata, Matrix, and comScore is preferred

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/26

Multimedia Journalist

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

Are you a reporter who wants to own the lead story every night? Want to work at a shop where your enterprise ideas are valued and you're given the green light to run with your pitches? **** 3, The Local News Leader in central Illinois has an im *** te opening for a high impact Reporter / MMJ. The successful candidate will have a track record of telling great people-centered stories, developing sources, conducting engaging live shots and working well with a news videographer or solo.

Duties include:

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social *** sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/22

Meteorologist Iii

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

**** 3, the Weather Leader in central Illinois is looking for a Morning Meteorologist with a track record of covering breaking weather, precision forecasting and confidently communicating on all platforms. Central Illinois is a challenging weather market that will test the forecasting skills of even the most seasoned meteorologists, and we're looking for someone who is up to that challenge.

Our station has been certified as most accurate by the independent ratings ser *** WeatheRate for 10 years in a row. Our audience trusts us and turns to us in severe weather situations and routine days as well.

We experience all four seasons in the Midwest, so our ideal candidate will have the forecast chops to handle that wide meteorological range and the dynamic personality to actively engage viewers. We're looking for someone who shines on-air, but also is a leader in the digital space and on social *** .

It's a chance to work with a passionate team of four meteorologists, including a Chief Meteorologist who is well-respected by the audience and his peers and offers consistent feedback and coaching.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary Meteorologist for Monday - Friday morning newscasts

• Respond to breaking and/or severe weather events as required to produce content for our digital platforms.

• Work closely with the weather team to support and extend comprehensive weather coverage on our digital platforms.

• Interact with our audience on station-branded digital and social *** accounts.

• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances as needed

. Report/MMJ on weather related stories if assigned during the week

Requirements & Skills:

•Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of accurate forecasting.

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience with on-camera weather presentation required.

• Strong command of social *** platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to shoot video and perform non-linear editing a plus.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record required.

• Flexibility to work any shift.

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

4/26

Marketing Consultant

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

****/****, ****/****, ****, the local *** , *** and CW affiliates are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Marketing Consultant. We are looking for someone who can connect with clients and help them achieve their business objectives through effective TV and digital advertising. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, have an enthusiastic and outgoing personality, along with a drive to succeed. Most importantly - we are looking for a hard-working salespeople who want to have FUN at work, make money, and help local businesses grow.

Responsibilities will include:

Generate revenue for the station and meet monthly goals through effective outside sales techniques
Develop new business through selling commercial advertising time and other station products by reaching out to local businesses and other advertisers
Create and present advertising strategies and ideas for local businesses incorporating TV, online and digital mediums
Provide input on sales promotion ideas to sales management
Retain current business and develop new business contacts
Attain budgeted revenue goals through effective solicitations, promotions and ser ***
Understand the business objectives and advertising strategies of clients and find ways to help them achieve their objectives through effective advertising

Qualifications:

Strong organizational, written, and presentation skills
Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
Competitive, persuasive, energetic and self-motivated traits
Ability to overcome objections
Working knowledge of new *** , digital interactive initiatives and social *** required
Outside *** sales experience preferred, but not required
Enjoy a fast paced environment with a desire to win
Professional appearance is a must

*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Required Experience

Job Location Champaign, Illinois, United States Company Location **** Position Type Full-Time/Regular

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

2/14

Producer

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all major networks. Sinclair Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

****/**** is seeking an experienced and creative Producer/Editor for our Creative Services department. Qualified candidates must be able to create, conceptualize, script, shoot and edit cutting edge commercials for our clients. Live production experience is a plus. The ability to work well with internal and external clients is vital.

Responsibilities:

Meeting deadlines with clients and staff, and managing equipment maintenance and usage
Properly coordinate and schedule all aspects of commercial production, including working with clients, sales staff and agencies
Work with sales management and account executives to create a mutually beneficial relationship with clients in the community
Accurately and promptly turn in all client billing to department manager
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Non-linear editing experience (Adobe Premier non-linear editing experience is a must)
Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots
Ability to write, shoot, and edit content that tells a compelling story
A strong understanding of fundamental design, sense of color, typography and composition
Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including *** management and encoding video to various formats
Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles while employing strong client ser *** skills
Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD) cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move equipment in excess of 40 lbs.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in broadcast is preferred
A college degree is preferred

*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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Required Skills

Job Location Champaign, Illinois, United States Company Location **** Position Type Full-Time/Regular

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.

10/6

Executive Producer (EP)

Champaign, IL Details

Full Time

Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).

Make your mark in Broadcasting and Digital *** . *** Group and Sinclair Digital Solutions are dedicated to making Sinclair a communications powerhouse! We are the largest and most diversified television broadcasting company in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides services to 162 stations located in 79 geographically diverse markets and our Digital group is focused on bringing the most engaging content to web, mobile and over-the-top broadcasting to audiences all over the country! Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believe in a vision and are dedicated ensuring a great future for our employees. Whether you are an industry veteran or a just starting out, you can find it at Sinclair! We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

**** has an im *** te opening for an energetic and creative Executive Producer to oversee news content for overall fairness, balance, and accuracy. The ideal candidate will produce daily newscasts and oversee production of newscasts and special programming. You will work closely with the other producers and reporters on daily selection and coverage. As a newsroom leader, the expectation is that the Executive Producer will lead by example.

Responsibilities:

Produce shows/script reviews
Manage and train other Producers
Special projects
Planning and overseeing continuity into upcoming newscasts
Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Four-year degree in journalism or communications preferred and a minimum of 4 years related experience
Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives
Great people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
At least 4 years of experience in broadcast journalism as a producer, or equivalent experience

*** Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace!

Required Skills

Job Location Champaign, Illinois, United States Company Location **** Position Type Full-Time/Regular

This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.