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Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
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 ****:
**** is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. In addition to producing 37 hours of newscasts each week on the *** affiliate, ****, the station takes advantage of its co-owned CW-affiliate and to expand its news audience by producing two hours of additional weekday morning news and nightly 10 p.m. newscast. At the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 60th largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet maintains a small town feel.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. We produce 58 hours of local news per week on our *** and CW stations. At the door step of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennesse's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities yet maintains a small town feel.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Direct your own workflow.
- Expand our reach and help us move our content into previously unexplored places.
- Build a relationship with our digital audience.
- Anchor streaming coverage of breaking news and livestream events.
- Identify content that would be relevant to our audiences and execute coverage from beginning to the end of a story.
- Create relevant content for our streaming platforms that both engage and attract audiences in our market.
- Produce and anchor news segments specifically for our streaming platforms.
- Create new workflows for streaming platforms that embrace new strategies and ideas.
- Work closely with our Digital Content Managers to innovate and execute new strategies for our streaming platforms.
- Assist in training other members of the team in streaming content and strategies.
- Experiment with new technologies and tools to refine workflows and processes.
- Contribute content to our digital and on-air platforms, including cross-promoting streaming content.
- Be a problem-solver when it comes to technical issues, production, and programming.
- Engage with several analytics and audience tools to help us listen to and understand.
our audience.
- Perform Broadcast job duties for **** as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- College degree in journalism, broadcasting, or related field.
- At least two years of experience reporting or anchoring.
- Dynamic presence in reporting live, online and on air.
- Strong understanding of the digital space, including streaming platforms.
- Strong experience writing for print using AP style.
- An open mind, attention to detail and a passion for getting the facts right.
- Ability to present stories with solid vocal delivery, clarity and clear enunciation, ad lib, and write in a clear, concise, and conversational manner.
- Experience with ENPS, BitCentral, Edius, social *** , and digital content management platforms.
Qualified, interested applicants may 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro employee portal)
****-TV/ *** Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a condition of employment, *** Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.
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