Wilkes Barre, PA Production Jobs

Job Details

Company Overview

****-TV, *** 's *** affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. is looking for an Assistant News Director. We need an outstanding leader and solid journalist to run our day-to-day newsroom operations.

We are looking for someone with passion, innovation, and a desire to produce great television news every day for northeastern and central Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-term newsroom strategy
• Oversee the daily editorial process
• Oversee the on-air execution of newscasts
• Train, develop, and coach the newsroom team
• Source and recruit top-notch journalists
• Participate in coordinating and executing all aspects of coverage, from breaking news to enterprise story production and news specials
• Ensure that news coverage meets company policies, industry codes, FCC rules, and station brand values
• Oversee special projects, including election coverage
• Direct newsroom operations and schedules

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• 7 years news industry experience with 5 years of management experience
• Track record of quality journalism and highest integrity and ethical decisions
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Strong planning and team organization skills
• Experience with consumer analytics, social *** , and digital tools
• Strong writing and editing skills for broadcast, social and digital platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, related field, and/or news leadership experience preferred

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. *** complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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Job Details

Company Overview

****-TV, *** 's *** affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an opportunity for the right person to become a part of a dominant sports team! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a part-time Sports Multiskilled Journalist.

We are seen in 17 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. If you want to work with state-of-the-art equipment in one of the most talented and dedicated newsrooms in the country, here is what you need to know.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role in the broadcasts by planning, participating in content creation and helping organize available news crews
• Contribute sports content and stories as a multi-skilled journalist
• Establish sources, utilize social listening skills, cover breaking sports news, and pitch unique enterprise ideas
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms
• Fill-in on the anchor desk for other shows and during special coverage
• Participate in community partnerships and events as well as promotional appearances as requested

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
• 1-3 years of previous reporting, anchoring or fill-in anchoring required
• Must be able to write conversationally and deliver news in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
• Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Strong social *** skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Collaborate with a team to produce the most creative, compelling stories
• Develop contacts and relationships in the community, community events

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. *** complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

Job Details

Company Overview

****-TV, *** 's *** affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. is seeking the right person to become a part of a team that cares passionately about news! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a Multiskilled Journalist.

We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social *** and web content for northeast and central Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and for wnep.com
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
• Develop original, enterprise content through social listening and independent sources
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of expertise
• Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social ***
• Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Strong social *** skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Knowledge of ENPS, Premier, Final Cut Pro and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience MSJing
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field a plus
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems

Work Environment: Outdoors

Physical Demands: Light work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About ***

*** Inc. (NYSE: *** ) is an innovative *** company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, *** tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, *** is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. *** also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. *** Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, *** 's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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EEO statement:

*** Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. *** complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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!

*** Group has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Sales Assistant. If you would like to work in the exciting business of Television Sales, this could be the job for you.

Responsibilities:

• Entering orders received from our national advertisers
• Regular communication with the National Sales Manager, with National Agencies, and with other station departments
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills
Requirements:

• A high level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Administrative support and 1-2 years experience preferred
• Broadcast Sales, *** buying or agency experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks under a deadline

*** Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States Company Location HR.****/****/****.Wilkes Barre-Scranton.Wilkes Barre.PA Position Type Full-Time/Regular