Clarksburg, WV Production Jobs

Gold and Blue Nation is seeking an enthusiastic, driven Sports Producer to coordinate our robust and exclusive suite of WVU Sports television programming. Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and link to demo material showcasing ability to produce engaging sports programming.

Gold and Blue Nation is a growing, flourishing brand that creates big-market content while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. You'll work in the friendly, blossoming community of Morgantown, WV, while also partnering with dedicated teammates who together possess nearly 20 years of experience in covering the Mountaineers.

We have an exceptional track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole. We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays and personal days, 80 hours sick leave with pay per year, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teledoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, free gym membership, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.

Position Summary: The Sports Producer will work directly with the Executive Producer to execute Gold and Blue Nation's suite of exclusive sports programming, which airs on five Nexstar stations and a regional sports network. On WVU gamedays, our programming reaches more than 3 million TV homes.

The Sports Producer is tasked with enterprising, creating and executing a sports program from start to end. The Sports Producer will coordinate interviews, write scripts and capture and edit content for the following shows: The Neal Brown Show (football season) The Bob Huggins Show (basketball season) and The WVU Coaches Show (baseball season).

The Sports Producer is also charged with the responsibility of live producing weekly episodes of Mountaineer GameDay, the only live WVU Sports pregame show on television, airing during football and basketball season. For a live event, the Sports Producer will coordinate live shots with reporters, toggle *** ween studio cameras and live feeds, ensure the airing of all sponsored breaks and guide talent throughout the broadcast via communication on a party line.

Additionally, the Sports Producer will capture video and photo content in the field during games and other events. That content will be used on multiple platforms, including in specialty programming, in daily reports, on social *** and on GoldAndBlueNation.com.

The ideal candidate for this role must be a sports fan! The Sports Producer must possess a deep understanding of WVU Athletics and Mountaineer fans. They should be a quick decision maker, as every second counts on a live broadcast. They must be a person who thrives under pressure for extended periods of time. In the case of non-live content, the Sports Producer must possess the creative ability to curate and condense several hours of footage and content into a short format show of 30 or 60 minutes, tailoring that content to the interest of fans watching throughout Mountaineer Nation.

• Position Responsibilities
• Script, shoot and edit weekly episodes of The Neal Brown Show, The Bob Huggins Show and The WVU Coaches Show
• Live produce episodes of Mountaineer GameDay, airing Saturday mornings during football and basketball season
• Work with management to deliver a content mix that best serves Mountaineer fans
• Shoot highlights at select WVU sports events
• Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in more compelling ways
• Edit video using Adobe Premiere
• Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop
• Edit audio for The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast using Adobe Audition
• Manage and organize our archive of WVU sports video and photos
• Ability to perform other duties as needed

• Skill/ Experience Requirements
• This is an entry level position; professional experience as a TV sports producer is a plus, but not a requirement
• Enjoys collaborating with others and is a strong communicator
• Must be a strong and efficient script writer
• Ability to adapt and learn new things quickly
• Ability to curate, condense and prioritize content for a 30 or 60-minute sports show
• Understand social *** 's importance in promoting our brand and content
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends - when the Mountaineers play, we're there
• Schedule flexibility during summertime
• Knowledge of AP style
• Must possess proficiency with Adobe Premiere and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office software

About Us: Gold and Blue Nation, an extension of the **** Newsroom, is the most unique local TV sports operation in the nation. We produce daily WVU sports content on TV and the web for a group of five Nexstar *** Group stations in West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Our studio programming, including our weekly coach's show and award-winning pregame show, also airs on AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Our TV programming reaches more than 3 million TV homes in the region, while our digital reporting garnered record traffic on our website and app in 2022. Gold and Blue Nation was named Outstanding Sports Operation of the Virginias by the Virginia Associated Press Broadcasters in 2022.

You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please include a link to your online portfolio and/or writing samples in the application. A broadcast demo reel is a plus, but not a requirement, as the focus of this position is writing content for digital platforms. Please go to: *** to access all career opportunities for ****-TV and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

****-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

**** / *** / *** is looking for an HR / Business Coordinator / Executive Assistant to join the team at north central West Virginia's top-rated TV station. We focus on producing large market quality, while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays and personal days, 80 hours sick leave with pay per year, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teledoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.

The HR / Business Coordinator / Executive Assistant plans, directs, coordinates or is the liaise of one or more administrative services of the station, such as records and information management, reports, and accounts payable, payroll, human resources and other office support services. The ideal candidate is reliable, responsive, thoughtful, collaborative, self-directed, a great communicator, welcomes guidance to improve their performance and has a positive attitude. This ideal candidate will also thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment where responsiveness, strong follow through, excellent attention to detail and dedication are the norm. A customer-focused approach with a strong desire to help others is critical for success. This position reports directly to the *** President/General Manager and works collaboratively with department heads, corporate human resources and business departments.

• Additional Job Description:
• Serve as the human resources point of contact at the local station
• Handle all aspects of human resources, including the coordination of complaint investigations and writing summary reports under the direction of corporate human resources.
• Administer employment processes: benefits, onboarding/orientation, leave benefits, and management of payroll
• Maintain confidential employee human resource files
• Strive to encourage a positive workplace by seeking out and implementing new ideas to build employee morale and relationships with each other and with management
• Maintain a tracking system of employee work anniversaries and birthdays
• Handle aspects of accounts payable
• Manage vendor relations and maintain vendor files
• Manage annual and/or monthly reports and submissions for such entities as: EEO, FCC, OSHA, etc.
• Prepare and submit monthly and/or weekly operational reports such as: credit card expense report, HR report
• Manage company trade agreements and receipts
• Maintain a discreet nature regarding critical private information
• Liaise with department heads and corporate staff
• Liaise with all station employees to promote a positive work environment
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the *** President/General Manager and other station personnel such as: meeting agenda preparation and meeting notes, calendar management, etc.
• Work with the public to schedule station tour requests
• Acquire, distribute and store supplies
• Assists in planning events as needed
• Composes correspondence and prepares documents for transmission and/or distribution; promptly responds to e-mail communications
• Performs other clerical functions as needed and other duties as assigned

• Requirements & Skills :
• Bachelor's degree and/or 2-5 years Human Resources, Business Administrator, or Office Manager experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Relates well with all people; builds rapport and effective relations, uses diplomacy, tact
• Able to maintain confidentiality is crucial
• Action oriented
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Experience using Workday and DocLink would be a plus

**** is looking for an MMJ/Reporter to join the team at north central West Virginia's top-rated TV station. We're looking for someone who can shoot, edit and write independently, while maintaining a strong online presence. The MMJ/Reporter will present their stories live from the field or in our brand-new, state-of-the-art studio. We focus on producing large market quality stories, while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole.

• The Multi *** Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices and edits content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
• 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
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Superior on-air presence
• 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
• You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: *** to access all career opportunities for ****-TV and Nexstar, Inc.
  
  ****-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

****, north central West Virginia's top-rated Television station, is looking for an entry level Master Control Operator. We focus on producing large market quality, while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole. We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays and personal days, 80 hours sick leave with pay per year, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teledoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, free gym membership, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.

The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.

• Quality control of local commercials and promos
• Transfer local commercials and programs to the Hub and ensure they are received
• Effectively communicating with the Hub and ensuring they have required
• Review logs for missing *** .
• Ensure that break times during newscasts are the same on both networks
• Monitor our on-air product

Requirements & Skills :

• Computer savvy with strong desire to learn.
• Reliability, Responsibility, & Teachability are qualities we are looking for in this position.
• Education and/or experience in digital electronics, broadcasting, or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written .
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment a plus, but not required.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: *** to access all career opportunities for ****-TV and Nexstar *** Group, Inc.

**** is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**** / *** / *** is looking for a SUPERSTAR Sales Manager to join the team at north central West Virginia's top-rated TV station. We focus on producing large market quality, while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

This is an opportunity for a leader with the right qualities who creates a positive culture through strong leadership, clear direction, effective coaching, a proven recruiting track record, and a vision of long-term success. We are seeking a dynamic Sales Manager who will lead a team of winning Account Executives. 3-5 years of sales management experience and 5+ years *** sales experience is preferred. Top candidates should have local sales manager experience inclusive of *** sales knowledge and/or *** sales management experience as it is preferred but not required; excellent motivational, leadership, and forecasting skills along with a proven track record of rate integrity and winning new business.

Strong sports knowledge along with experience in selling high profile sports is also a plus as **** *** & *** broadcasts *** & college football, NBA & college basketball, NHL, PGA Golf, Winter & Summer Olympic Games, and more. Nexstar West Virginia stations are the official broadcast partner of West Virginia University Athletics. Our approach to local advertising is a multi-platform goal which utilizes the power of local television and our owned and operated digital assets as well as our audience extension products such as CTV and OTT.

We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole. We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays and personal days, 80 hours sick leave with pay per year, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teledoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.

• The Sales Manager will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Local AEs, including development of new business and achievement of TV and Digital revenue goals as well as but not limited to:
• Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and operation of account executives and sales assistants.
• 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
• 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 five years of *** sales experience; management experience preferred but not required; solid knowledge of digital technology including mobile and social *** platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience recruiting, 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, Google Manager and Social Platforms is preferred
• You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: *** to access all career opportunities for ****-TV and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
  
  ****-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

The Meteorologist forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social *** sites.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
• Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

**** is looking for an MMJ/Reporter to join the team at north central West Virginia's top-rated TV station. We're looking for someone who can shoot, edit and write independently, while maintaining a strong online presence. The MMJ/Reporter will present their stories live from the field or in our brand-new, state-of-the-art studio. We focus on producing large market quality stories, while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole.

• The Multi *** Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices and edits content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
• 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
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Superior on-air presence
• 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
• You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: *** to access all career opportunities for ****-TV and Nexstar, Inc.
  
  ****-TV is an equal opportunity employer.
  
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  904 W Pike Street
  Clarksburg, WV

CHIEF METEOROLOGIST

We're looking for a Chief Meteorologist to lead the Weather Department at north central West Virginia's dominant number one station. We have all four seasons with all different kinds of weather and several varied microclimates within our viewing area. We need someone who will take on the challenge of providing the kind of accurate forecasts that will keep **** the TV and Digital source the majority of our area turns to.

The Chief is one of the main faces of the station and will engage with our community through school visits and involvement in the station's charitable efforts. The Chief will also have the opportunity to be a part of special projects.

You'll find large market quality in our brand-new state-of-the-art studio and weather center, all with the family atmosphere you'd expect in a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

• The Chief Meteorologist forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis
• Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, 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
• Several years' experience as an on-air meteorologist
• 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, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: *** to access all career opportunities for ****-TV and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.

****-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

****-TV

904 West Pike Street

Clarksburg, WV 26301