Roanoke, VA Production Jobs

This role is responsible for updating local website, curating high-performing content, crafting homepage layouts driven by data, and helping to report news -- everything from quick-hit local stories to breaking news and enterprise reports. This role will work on building a loyal local audience by being responsive to traffic patterns and audience interest while serving as a steward of our brands.

Position Responsibilities:

• Monitor all forms of *** (print, TV, digital, blogs and social) and be quick to report breaking news stories and always on the hunt for exclusive and or trending content that will grow engagement and drive loyal, local traffic
• Excellent at writing headlines that grow audience and engagement
• Prioritize packaging content that grows page views per visitor and time on site, using headline testing, metric tools and observed patterns to guide decision making
• Curate and aggregate a steady stream of interesting content that is packaged and promoted in a way that generates engagement and repeat site visitation
• Understand different ways to tell a story, particularly producing short videos and choosing great photos
• Evaluate website traffic trends to make decisions on both daily content needs and longer-term content curation that will grow local audience
• Build positive working relationships with newsroom staff and management, work collaboratively on enterprise content, and creating opportunities to market web content on broadcast
• Promote and distribute news content on social ***

Skill/ Experience Requirements

• 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism
• Capable of researching, interviewing, and writing original news articles
• Clever headline writer that gets readers to click
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Organized, technical problem solver and quick decision maker
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and AP Style
• Enjoys working in teams and has excellent interpersonal skills
• Ease with/ability to learn new technology independently and quickly
• Strong communicator
• Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)
• Regularly meets measurements of success
• Strong understanding of Google Analytics; Chartbeat experience a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

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 ****:

****7, **** and ****7.com is a *** owned dominant *** affiliated *** powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, ****7 and **** serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produces more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

Job Summary/Description:

****7 is looking for someone to lead the best sports coverage in Southwest Virginia. Our coverage spans from high schools across 26 counties, ACC athletics, and NASCAR. We are looking for a Sports Director to lead and guide our coverage on the most dominant television and digital platforms in the market. This person will above all understand that sports stories are people stories.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchor sports segments in a clear, energetic and informative manner
• Gathers and provides news and information in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way
• Plan, produce, report, write, shoot and edit stories and sports segments
• Oversee daily sports assignments
• Responsible for organizing and producing Friday Football Extra, other sports specials
• Lead, train and schedule sports team
• Maintain contacts and knowledge of local area sports
• Conduct interviews in the field and on-set, cover live sporting events
• Coordinate with news director, assignment editor, and chief photographer for special sports coverage and events in advance
• Enterprise compelling, creative local sports stories that go beyond the highlights and are highly personalized
• Interact with the show producer and news management to integrate all sports coverage into the overall news product, determine best presentation of reports, and ensure story accuracy
• Post and update stories on the web
• Responsible for overseeing and creating a unique approach to all digital elements for the sports department, including OTT Desk, mobile, social *** , website, etc.
• Participates in story selection process through meetings; attendance at editorial meetings is required
• Respond to phone calls and emails received concerning sports coverage
• Post extended interviews, raw video and photo galleries to station website
• Communicate with the web staff during breaking sports related news
• Maintain sports library
• Interact with viewers through social *** such as Facebook and Twitter
• Attend/host/speak at community service, schools and community events; meet and greet viewers
• Substitute sports anchor when needed
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience as sports anchor
• Experience with television photography
• Experience shooting and editing video

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Computer knowledge including newsroom software, office applications, and Internet use
• Strong knowledge of sports, especially local
• Must be able to develop relationships with coaches, athletes, and school administrators for breaking news
• Must be able to report “live” and ad-lib during breaking sports news
• Commanding and personable anchor presence, sound news judgment
• Excellent interview and conversational speaking skills
• Clear, concise, and accurate writing skills
• Strong research skills, including familiarity with online search engines
• Maintain strong journalistic ethics and professional and ethical conduct
• Strong initiative and attention to details
• Ability to operate cameras and edit video, use non-linear editing equipment
• Basic knowledge of web posting software, able to produce and post content to the web
• Inter *** te level knowledge of social *** to engage viewers
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to stay current with national and local sports news
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Demonstrate leadership through training and mentoring sports team
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
• Plan ahead, organize coverage, and maximize resources
• Must be willing to travel
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
Licensing/Certifications - Valid driver’s license with a 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

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.

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 ****:

****7, **** and ****7.com is a *** owned dominant *** affiliated *** powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, ****7 and **** serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produces more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

Job Summary/Description:

Roanoke’s legacy station is looking for an experienced and aggressive Investigative Reporter who has the passion and drive to develop sources and break stories. Our ideal candidate would expose wrongdoing and waste, including in local and state governments. The candidate would also be part of big-story and major breaking news coverage. If you have a strong desire to not only tell amazing stories, but also grow as a journalist and learn from your co-workers, then ****7 could be the place for you. At least three years of experience working in a television newsroom is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Enterprise investigative stories for multiple platforms
• Work in co-ordination with news managers, producers, and assignment editors
• Cover big stories and major breaking news when needed
• Shoot and edit video
• Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and advanced ethical decision-making skills required.
• Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
• Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS) Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Able to produce and post content to our websites
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Work well in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and well under pressure
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors and viewers
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least three years of experience as an investigative reporter
• Proven investigative skills, including developing sources and accessing open records
• Strong storytelling, writing, and on-air abilities
• Knowledge and effective use of broadcast, digital, and social *** tools
• Ability to shoot and edit video
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field
• Experience with ENPS newsroom software and/or Grass Valley non-linear editing a plus.
• Editorial leadership skills a plus

Licensing/Certifications: Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable

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

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.

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 ****:

****7, **** and ****7.com is a *** owned dominant *** affiliated *** powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, ****7 and **** serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produces more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

Job Summary/Description:

****7, Roanoke’s #1 news station, has an im *** te opening for an experienced News Anchor/Investigative MMJ to co-anchor our award-winning evening newscasts. The ideal candidate has a passion for broadcast journalism, a strong background in storytelling, in-depth investigative reporting experience and a desire to own breaking news happening across our Hometowns. ****7 is looking for anchors who don't just read the news. We want leaders in the newsroom every day, who actively help shape coverage and content while mentoring and growing other members of the ****7 news team. The successful candidate must be passionate about breaking news and in-depth investigative reports.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Anchor daily Evening newscasts; ability to enterprise local hard-news stories
• Report and produce short and long-term investigative reports
• Field anchor live newscasts as necessary
• Anchor live events (OTT) from our ****7+ Digital News Desk
• Present fair and balanced information to viewers
• Work with producers to create unique, fast-paced newscasts
• Must possess a strong understanding of daily newscast content and work in conjunction with producers to develop a dynamic product
• Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
• Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS or I-News,) Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Ability to shoot and edit video with digital cameras
• Able to produce and post content to our websites
• Inter *** te knowledge of social ***
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and well under pressure
• Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors and viewers
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• Must stay current with national and local news/weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least two years of television anchoring/reporting is preferred
• Experience with ENPS newsroom software and/or non-linear editing
• Experience with web writing, social *** posts is required
• Excellent broadcasting writing experience is a must
• Experience with digital cameras
• Editorial leadership skills a plus
• Have experience with many platforms including web, mobile and social networks
• Experience creating quality investigative content which advocates for the viewers of the market
• Bachelors Degree in journalism or related field required

Licensing/Certifications: Must hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable

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

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.

****/****, the local *** and CW affiliates in Roanoke, VA has an opening for a production assistant to join our team.

The Production Assistant is responsible for various television production duties required to record scenes for live and recorded broadcasts.

• Composes and frames camera shots, applying the technical aspects of light, lenses and camera settings to achieve the effects sought by directors
• Adjusts positions and controls of cameras to change focus, exposure and lighting as requested by the director
• Operates studio cameras during live broadcasts
• Operates remote cameras during live broadcasts
• Confers with directors and other crew members to discuss sequences, desired effects, camera movements and lighting requirements
• Sets up cameras and related equipment
• Tests, cleans, maintains and repairs camera equipment
• Produces graphics for newscast
• Creates graphics for the newscast
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Local businesses are the heart of your community. We help local businesses thrive, by informing people about their amazing goods and services. Television and digital marketing work for the biggest corporations in the world - we're putting them to work for your neig *** rs!

We are ****/**** - the local *** and CW affiliates serving Roanoke, Lynchburg, the New River Valley and surrounding counties. As a member of our team, you'll visit local businesses, find out what makes them unique, and help craft creative plans to share that information with our audience.

What you'll be doing:

• Ask questions to determine the needs of our existing clients and new businesses.
• Develop and present marketing plans in person or remotely.
• Explain how advertising connects buyers with the businesses that have what they're looking for .
• After your sales, you'll work with our creative team to develop and execute the vision you and your client created.
• Maintain your relationships and help your partners grow.

What's in it for you:

• Unlimited earning potential - good commission rates and bonuses
• Reliable bi-weekly paychecks
• Great benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401k, legal support and more
• Advanced sales training, equipment, and support
• Work in a glamorous industry, meet business leaders, and develop local connections!

Additional Job Duties

• Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
• Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all *** .
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station *** .
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• 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 one year's experience in sales, preferably in the *** field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

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 ****:

****7, **** and ****7.com is a *** owned dominant *** affiliated *** powerhouse in beautiful Roanoke, Virginia. Known as “Your Hometown Station®”, ****7 and **** serve 26 counties across the Blue Ridge Mountain region and produces more than 55 hours of award-winning local news coverage, more than any of its competitors in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market.

Job Summary/Description:

**** is looking for a dynamic Editor/Photographer to join our team. The #1 station in the 68th largest market in the country is looking for an employee with multiple skills who is willing to wear many hats in the newsroom. The person we hire will edit newscasts, shoot news and sporting events, as well as work with MMJs and anchors on packages.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Edit video and audio for broadcast, promos, and teases
• Edit and ingest news video from network and other sources for broadcast
• Demonstrates sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
• Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
• Must be a visual storyteller
• Communicate with reporters, writers, and producers on video needed for news stories
• Keep track of edited news stories for broadcast, maintain archive
• Respond to breaking news or urgent newsroom situations
• Responsible for ensuring all goals and objectives are being met and training sessions are attended
• Must demonstrate the drive to grow and learn as well as offer creativity every day
• Ability to work well with co-workers and in a professional manner is required
• Critique, feedback and training are part of the job
• Required to observe all safety regulations in house
• Load raw video and still photos to the Web site prior to editing television video
• Communicate with the web staff during breaking news
• Manage storage space in video clip bins and maintain a still photo library
• Explore ways to increase visual content on the Web site
• Working knowledge of local geography and road routes is strongly preferred.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned; Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Able to edit stories, work with producers/reporters
• Ability to edit video and still photos to match story for on-air or on-line
• Knowledge of how to appropriately use of NAT sound
• Must possess the ability to edit on non-linear equipment and to adapt to new technology.
• Generate story ideas; identify potential stories
• Must be able to operate Microsoft Windows software
• Ability to operate news related software is preferred; Basic knowledge of web posting software
• Must be able to work well under pressure with limited supervision and daily deadlines
• Ability to stay current with national and local news/weather
• Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
• Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
• Understanding of and ability to follow and enforce the journalistic code of ethics
• Must be capable of working well with others in challenging work environments to produce the best product for the viewer
• Must have working knowledge of ENG trucks
• Basic knowledge of social ***

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

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.

**** / **** in Roanoke, Virginia has an im *** te opening for a Research Coordinator to join our team.

• Overseeing, analyzing and maintaining all research information and functions from Nielsen, Kantar, Marshall Marketing, Strata, Google Ad Manager and other tools that support and enhance the sales and marketing effectiveness of our brands in the marketplace
• Provide valuable research data to GM, News and Promotion, example, compiling and distributing relevant ratings facts, trends and analysis, ratings successes and challenges
• Differentiate our brand in the marketplace by working with a team of salespeople to develop custom advertiser solutions/marketing pieces and packages positioning the latest research data.
• Create and deliver quality presentations and research materials utilizing PowerPoint, Excel, Emerging tools, etc.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (3 years) in Marketing, Communications, English or Statistics
• Minimum 2-3 years of research experience preferably inside a local television sales department
• High level knowledge and background based in television sales/research/promotion/marketing with an understanding of competitive *** , ratings calculation, estimating and qualitative measurement
• Expert skill level with *** related software including Wide Orbit, Marshall Marketing, Kantar and other comparable software
• Highly skilled working Nielsen *** Research
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge and ability to have executive level conversations about the industry and marketplace
• Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills
• Comfortable presenting alongside a team of account executives and Management on key client meetings
• Expert level proficiency in all Microsoft Office products, primarily MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Are you passionate about weather, winning, and working with a team of committed journalists? **** News is looking for a Weekend M eteorologist. You'll do weather for our 10pm newscast on the weekends, fill-in when necessary, and develop a couple of franchise pieces a week.

• The Meteorologist will forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers
• 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.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social *** sites.
• Shoot video and perform non-linear editing.
• Ability to write story from beginning to end.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

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.
• Minimum two years' experience in weather reporting or anchoring
• Knowledge of Baron Weather system and ENPS is helpful
• 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.