Are you a broadcast Real Time Editor who has experience working in television production and isresponsible for managing all cross-platform content gathering operations at the station during their assigned shift? Duties include story scouting, field crew management and monitoring of scanner, digital platforms and news email. You act as a content distributor for our digital channels, and is responsible for news writing and editing, social *** oversight and pushing out web and mobile breaking news alerts. If so, come join us at ****, an *** affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana where we are continuing to create the future of the broadcast industry in our Arcadiana community!
OUR TEAM:We have hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers, runners, skiers, surfers, gamers, musicians, actors, swimmers and every other mixture of diversity you can think of - we are a community of welcoming, mission-focused and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.
**** YOU'LL DO:- Identify breaking news in real-time and aggressively gather facts for cross-platform distribution by managing all internal and external content. Prepare for cross-platform distribution.
- Write, edit and optimize digital story content as it is gathered for the web, with story-by-story direction from Executive Producer of Real-Time Desk.
- Assign and manage field crew placement and technical logistics, including but not limited to live truck placement, satellite time bookings, resource needs, etc.
- Work as a savvy social *** expert by crafting content for station accounts that actively engage and interact with our audience, in line with standards set by Executive Producer of Real-Time Desk.
- Monitors station email and scanners in real-time to stay ahead of stories as they occur in the community.
- Apply knowledge of the dynamics of digital *** as well as television content distribution, and actively work to gather elements advantageous to both platforms.
- Oversee the completion of assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
- Act as a research partner to field crews, helping to foster enterprise story news gathering.
- Perform other duties as needed.
**** YOU'LL NEED:- BS/BA in Journalism or related discipline.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in content gathering and/or distribution background. Preferred focus in digital *** , content management systems, basic HTML, image editing, web and TV-style writing and social networking.
**** YOU'LL BRING:- Excellent verbal, written and social *** communication skills.
- Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations.
- Thinks strategically to be competitive and innovative in a crowded marketplace. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems.
- Operates with considerable latitude; independently performs assignments to results expected; determines and develops approach to solutions.
- Working knowledge of industry technologies and practices.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office, social *** programs and newsroom computer systems, including iNews.
- Ability to collaborate well in a team and make decisions quickly during any type of coverage.
- Ability to work independently, and effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment by remaining calm under pressure.
WHY *** :- We are growing our footprint, reaching nearly 31 percent of U.S. households as one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners.
- From community outreach to professional development, *** is a place where creativity has taken over and you will have the chance to write your own story.
- We enable and encourage each individual to do their best work and reach their full potential through opportunity, development and openness to new ideas.
- We are all about professional integrity. It is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility.
- Tell a friend and both of you can work here. Our employee referral program is pretty fantastic. Share this because we are AL**** looking for the BEST talent out there.
ABOUT *** :The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As the nation's fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The *** Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
