Youngstown, OH Production Jobs

**** 27 First News in Youngstown, Ohio is looking for the right journalist to lead the market's #1 rated weekend morning newscast, covering big city news in a small market. This is NOT a job for a beginner. Just check out our website to see the political scandals, crimes and investigative stories we cover.

This position will co-produce and anchor a weekend morning newscast that rocketed to ratings dominance in its first year and has stayed there. This is a chance to strengthen anchoring and reporting skills with great tools in a serious news station that plays bigger than its market size.

The other 3 days a week, this job will create live and pre-recorded stories for 3 network affiliates and our website. MMJs are expected to shoot, edit, write, and produce. We believe in live coverage and look for lives in every daypart.

You'll also get to live in a community with great food, great people and one of the largest city parks in the country. If you like to get outdoors after work, check out Mill Creek Metroparks. Youngstown is also midway *** ween Pittsburgh and Cleveland. You can be at a Browns or Steelers game in an hour. We're neig *** rs to some of the best wineries in the Great Lakes region.

The successful candidate will have a track record of working efficiently, multi-tasking and troubleshooting in order to successfully meet challenging deadlines. You will excel at enterprising story ideas, developing sources and working a specific beat. You will have high professional ethics and personal integrity.

Please be sure to include a link to your work in your resume.

JOB SUMMARY: Deliver newscasts accurately, clearly and concisely and in an engaging manner.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gather and verify accurate information regarding articles through interviews, remark as well as research.
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Present compelling, clear, creative and accurate live shots.
• Organize material and write articles based on the details and information obtained.
• Use various social platforms to give updates as well as news stories to the public.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Strong reporting skills.
• Understand importance of social *** .
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.

Education/Experience : Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education); plus (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience required.

Training/Equipment : Operate newsroom computer systems.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements : High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel will be required. Position requires work on weekends and holidays.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

**** ( *** ), **** ( *** ), **** ( *** ) and MyYTV in Youngstown, OH seeks an entry level Jr. Sales Account Executive/ Coordinator. The Jr. Sales Account Executive will handle certain accounts to generate advertising revenue and learn on the job as well as assisting Account Executives to become familiar with terminology and software systems. We are looking for someone with the desire to learn the following:

• Has the capability and drive to want to learn the *** industry from the ground up.
• Has a positive "can do" attitude to assist AE's and managers in daily sales reports and presentations.
• Desire to establish strong business relationships within the local community.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Uncovers client's business needs through client needs analysis/discovery meetings and professionally prepared presentations.
• Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement both TV and digital.
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station *** .
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop commercial messages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Expertise in all Microsoft Office products, mainly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic CRM systems.
• 1 year of professional sales experience, marketing preferred but not required.

**** ( *** ), **** ( *** ), **** ( *** ) and MyYTV in Youngstown, OH seeks an experienced, dynamic Sales Account Executive. The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established local clients, agencies, cold-calling new prospects, and explaining to potential clients the merits of television and digital advertising. This is a commissioned position with unlimited potential. We are looking for someone with sales experience in the following:

• 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.
• Uncovers client's business needs through a comprehensive needs analysis and then builds customized schedules for long term business growth.
• Prepares and delivers in person sales presentations to clients.
• Has a working knowledge of either the TV industry or the digital industry or both.
• 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 TV and digital.
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop their commercial message.
• 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 is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Expertise in all Microsoft Office products, mainly Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge and has used basic CRM systems.
• 3+ years of outside sales experience is preferred.

**** 27 First News is looking for an aspiring capital "J" journalist who loves telling stories about their neig *** rs. This MMJ will work at least 2 shifts per week out of our main *** in Youngstown. This is a great opportunity for a student still working on their undergraduate degree to "get a foot in the door" and gain real-world experience at a best-in-class commercial broadcast station.

This is a newsroom that will help you grow and learn both professionally and personally. We are a close group of individuals who enjoy helping each other deliver the best product to our viewers and web consumers.

The Youngstown coverage area is halfway *** ween Cleveland and Pittsburgh. You can enjoy a Browns or Steelers game after an hour drive in either direction. We're home to amazing wineries and the largest city park in Ohio, Mill Creek Metropark.

The position will create live and prerecorded stories for 3 network affiliates and the market's dominant digital news sources. MMJs are expected to shoot, edit, write, and produce. The Hyperlocal MMJ is expected to be visibly involved in community activities.

We broadcast 11 hours a of live news every weekday, 4 ½ hours each weekend day.

The successful candidate will have a track record of working efficiently, multitasking, and troubleshooting to successfully meet challenging deadlines. You will excel at enterprising story ideas and developing sources.

Please be sure to include a link to your work in your resume.

JOB SUMMARY : Research, writing, capturing visual content, editing script and video, on-camera presentation of general assignment stories for multiple platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social *** platforms.
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Strong newsgathering skills
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Co *** ict management.
• Detail oriented.

Education/Experience: We will consider students who have training through classes or extra-curricular activities.

Training/Equipment:

• Camera and camera equipment.
• Newsroom computer system.
• Video editing and transmitting equipment.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

****/****-TV in Youngstown, Ohio has an im *** te opening for a weekday morning Newscast Producer with solid news judgment, strong writing skills, a great work ethic and the passion to win. This is a weekday position with our morning news team. You'll work with other producers and anchors to help set the agenda for the day in the market.

We need someone energetic and creative - if you like to think big picture, look past the obvious and break stories, this could be a great move for you. Qualified applicants should be able to handle time management, tight deadlines, and be able to work well under pressure.

This position will require the ability to work independently and multi-task. Monitor phones, scanners, emails, websites, and sister stations for story ideas and to assign crews and make beat calls. Producers in our newsroom are working journalists. You will be rewriting wire, feed, and reporter stories to fit one of the two brands on our three network affiliated stations here in Youngstown.

You'll also get to live in a community with great food, great people, and Ohio's largest city park. If you like to get outdoors after work, check out Mill Creek Metroparks. Youngstown is also midway *** ween Pittsburgh and Cleveland. You can be at a Browns or Steelers game in an hour.

JOB SUMMARY: The producer delivers and contributes accurate, visual, and compelling news content across all *** platforms. Overnights, nights and weekend shifts may be required; candidate must be willing and able to work any and all shifts, including holidays.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

* Responsible for evaluating stories; organizing them into a cohesive sequence within a newscast or digital content for the web.

* Write, edit, and order news stories

* Write, produce, and edit material that appeals to target audiences.

* Research topics using the internet, video archives, and other information sources.

* Communicate with managers and teams in the field daily

* Pitch story ideas in editorial meetings

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production, and engineering staff.

* Detail oriented; proficient in non-linear editing.

* Excellent verbal, written, grammar and analytical skills.

* Strong news judgment, journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations.

* Knowledge of *** production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual *** .

* Ability to meet quality standards for ser *** & evaluate customer satisfaction.

* Proficient in video editing.

Education/Experience: Degree in Journalism, Communications, TV/film or equivalent experience and training

Training/Equipment: Utilize state-of-the-art television technology; MS Outlook, E-mail.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. The News Producer must be able to sit, reach, conduct telephone, video conferencing, and face-to-face conversations with individuals or groups. Use electronic mail, write news copy, clearly communicate to co-workers and viewers, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers.

Lifting equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

**** 27 First News is looking for a self-starting, capital "J" journalist who loves telling stories about their neig *** rs.

This is a newsroom that will help you grow and learn both professionally and personally. We are a close group of individuals who enjoy helping each other deliver the best product to our viewers and web consumers.

The Youngstown coverage area is halfway *** ween Cleveland and Pittsburgh. You can enjoy a Browns or Steelers game after an hour drive in either direction. We're home to amazing wineries and the largest city park in Ohio, Mill Creek Metropark.

The position will create live and prerecorded stories for 3 network affiliates and the market's dominant digital news sources. MMJs are expected to shoot, edit, write, and produce. The MMJ is expected to be visibly involved in community activities.

We broadcast 11 hours a of live news every weekday, 4 ½ hours each weekend day. We believe in live coverage and expect multiple live shots on every shift. MMJs also get opportunities to fill in on the anchor desk.

The successful candidate will have a track record of working efficiently, multitasking, and troubleshooting to successfully meet challenging deadlines. You will excel at enterprising story ideas and developing sources.

Please be sure to include a link to your work in your resume.

JOB SUMMARY : Research, writing, capturing visual content, editing script and video, on-camera presentation of general assignment stories for multiple platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.

• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis.

• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social *** platforms.

• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.

• Co *** ict management.

• Detail oriented.

• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.

• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills.

Education/Experience: Journalism Degree preferred (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)

Training/Equipment:

• Camera and camera equipment.

• Newsroom computer system.

• Video editing and transmitting equipment.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Youngstown, Ohio's dominant, Murrow and Emmy® winning newsroom needs a dynamic storyteller to anchor our weekend newscasts. This position anchors and produces newscasts on one of our competitive duopoly stations, then reports 3 days a week as an MMJ.

You'll also get to live in a community with great food, great people and the largest city park in Ohio. If you like to get outdoors after work, check out Mill Creek Metroparks. Youngstown is also midway *** ween Pittsburgh and Cleveland. You can be at a Browns, Steelers, Pirates or Indians game in about an hour.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as an on-air journalist in a commercial television station, along with a track record of working efficiently, multi-tasking and troubleshooting in order to successfully meet challenging deadlines. You will excel at enterprising story ideas and developing sources.

Please be sure to include a link to your work in your resume.

JOB SUMMARY: Presenting, researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing general assignment stories for multiple platforms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.

• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis.

• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social *** platforms.

• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.

• Co *** ict management.

• Detail oriented.

• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.

• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + (1) one-year experience as a multi-platform journalist.

Training/Equipment: Camera and camera equipment.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Are you looking for an exciting career move that has unlimited financial potential, great benefits and works with a variety of local businesses?

*** Sales with Nexstar *** Inc. in Youngstown, Ohio; ****-TV, ****-TV, **** and MyYTV have an opportunity for an experienced salesperson. We are looking for a solution-oriented, digital savvy and confident individual to join our team. Self- motivation, creativity and tenacity will make you a success in this field, this individual will sell television commercials and digital campaigns to local and regional advertisers. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and digital terminology. They must be used to using a CRM. Knowledge of any advertising sales, Comscore, Nielsen Wide Orbit and Matrix are helpful but not necessary. A positive and willingness to learn attitude is mandatory.

JOB SUMMARY:

Sells comprehensive *** solutions to local and regional accounts in a geographic territory to achieve sales targets and maximize revenues. You will represent 4 TV stations and 2 websites plus additional digital solutions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and expand existing and new client relationships and key accounts.

• Maintain close communications at various stages in the sales cycle including account updates, weekly projections

and forecasting of future advertising.

• Conduct research on target markets and trends and adjusts sales strategy accordingly.

• Ensure clear understanding and interpretation of client needs, and recommend appropriate solutions, in order to

meet requirements.

• Develop short- and long-range plans for revenue growth.

• Negotiate advertising rates, create oral & written presentations; generate packages.

• Monitor accounts receivables.

• Research, analyze and monitor competitive *** for new leads.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of online/digital and interactive advertising tools in order to advise advertisers and peer advertising

sales representatives on the effective use of online/digital and interactive advertisements.

• Strong problem solving, communications, writing, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Must be well organized, display a professional demeanor, exude high energy, and show attention to detail.

• Must be a confident, flexible, multi-tasker, and be able to work independently.

Education/Experience: bachelor's degree preferred with an emphasis in Business/Marketing or Communications. Sales related experience preferred.

Training/Equipment: Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: A valid driver's license, state mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record are also required.

NOTE: This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.