Youngstown, OH Production Jobs

****-TV in Youngstown, Ohio is looking for a full-time Director to direct weekend and weekday live and taped programs using studio automation.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to direct live and taped productions using the studio automation system through accurate calling and coordination of video, audio and graphics elements.

Requirements

• Oversee studio productions for quality control.
• Work with producers to execute details of effective programs.
• Follow graphic format stylebook in production of programs.
• Direct and coordinate efforts of assigned studio personnel.
• Direct and edit other shows, production shoots and special reports as assigned
• Take a leadership role in the training and coaching of other members of the ****-TV team as needed.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Creativity in the production of programming for delivery across all platforms.

Ideal Skills & Abilities

• The ability to direct fast-pace rapidly changing productions for extended periods.
• Working knowledge of state-of-the-art video switchers and effects.
• Familiar with routers, video servers, audio consoles, robotic studio cameras, graphics systems and production equipment.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication and people skills.
• Ability to work quickly under pressure in an on-air environment.
• Flexible hours, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

JOB SUMMARY: Before and during the broadcast of a live television program like a news show, the broadcasting director communicates via headset to the anchors as well as to the camera operators and technicians to give instructions and is responsible for the overall look and sound of a show as it happens.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

• Work closely with the show's Producer in order to understand the desired look and feel for the program.
• Employ the help of the vision switcher, who works specialized equipment to shift camera views and graphics throughout the program.
• Supervise the placement of video cameras, lighting equipment, microphones, and props.
• Maintain order among the staff in the control room, and on the set.
• Facilitate a team environment; provide leadership and inspiration to co-workers and act as a positive catalyst for the overall group.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Excellent communication skills.
• Quick-thinking problem-solver.
• Extremely organized and able to multi-task.
• Must be able to interact well with producers, video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Dedication to teamwork.

Education/Experience : Bachelor's degree in journalism, film production or communications or equivalent experience may substitute + (2) two years experience in television director broadcasting/production.

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

Work Environment/Physical Requirements : Fast-paced, hectic and high stress environment.

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.

****/****/**** needs a weather ace to cover lake-effect snow, spring thunderstorms and a broad range of conditions in Northeast Ohio. You also need to be passionate about pioneering new content on digital platforms.

This is the perfect full-time opportunity for a meteorologist from a smaller market to get experience with a fantastic weather challenge or for a new graduate to land their first on-air job. This is a full-time weather position focused on forecasting and telling weather stories.

We're looking for someone with, or working on, a meteorology-related degree, who believes in active weathercasting, generating your own forecast, tracking down to the street level and being first with breaking weather.

This meteorologist will forecast for the weekend evening newscasts and multiple digital platforms. During the week, you will tell creative and engaging weather stories for our digital platforms, you could fill in for meteorologists on our 3 network affiliated stations or produce weather. This job will teach it all and help you grow. You have a chance to get feedback and coaching from experienced meteorologists and news managers.

Our news team produces 11 hours of live news every weekday on 3 network affiliates: **** ( *** ), **** ( *** ) & **** ( *** ) every weekday and 4 ½ hours each weekend day. We have 3 Baron Lynx workstations, 2 *** , 2 control rooms, and 2 sets of anchor teams.

You 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.

You must include a link to your work to be considered for this position.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

• Produce and report weather stories across all *** platforms.
• Present live weather reports from the station as well as in the field.
• Produce creative weather stories and update forecast information on station website.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story.
• Create maps and graphics to illustrate weather conditions.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Understand importance of social *** .
• Proficiency with WSI or Baron weather systems.
• Detail oriented.

Education/Experience: At least one year of on-air television experience in forecasting and presenting weather. Meteorology-related degree preferred.

Training/Equipment: Operate Baron Lynx, Weather Company/WSI, and/or ChyronHego computer systems.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements : High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required. Position requires work on weekends and holidays. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures.

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.

**** is looking for a meteorologist to join our market leading weather team. We need a weather ace to cover lake-effect snow, spring thunderstorms and a broad range of conditions in Northeast Ohio. You also need to be passionate about pioneering new weather content on our digital platforms.

This is a full-time weather opportunity for a meteorologist from a smaller market to gain experience with a fantastic weather challenge. It also could be an opportunity for a recent graduate looking to learn from a team of experienced meteorologists. You'll be forecasting the weekday evening news on our *** affiliate.

We're looking for someone with a meteorology-related degree, who believes in active weathercasting, generating your own forecast, tracking down to the street level and being first with breaking weather.

Our news team produces 11 hours of live news every weekday on 3 network affiliates: **** ( *** ), **** ( *** ) & **** ( *** ) every weekday and 4 ½ hours each weekend day. We have 3 Baron Lynx workstations, 2 *** , 2 control rooms, and 2 sets of anchor teams.

You get to live in a community with an affordable cost of living plus 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 also neig *** rs to some of the best wineries in the Great Lakes region.

You must include a link to your work to be considered for this position.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

• Produce and report weather stories across all *** platforms.
• Present live weather from the station as well as in the field.
• Write weather stories and update forecast information on station website.
• Develop innovative and creative ways of presenting the daily weather story.
• Create maps and graphics to illustrate weather conditions.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
• Understand importance of social *** .
• Proficiency with Baron or Weather Company (WSI) weather systems.
• Detail oriented.

Education/Experience:

At least one year of on-air television experience in forecasting and presenting weather.

Meteorology-related degree preferred.

Training/Equipment:

Operate Baron Lynx, Weather Company/WSI, and/or ChyronHego computer systems. .

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements : High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required. Position requires work on weekends and holidays. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.

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 is looking for a full-time Multi *** Production Associate. The ideal candidate will have a desire to work in a multi-tasking environment. Must have the ability to work closely with the digital and television teams.

Job requirements include:

*Strong writing skills and knowledge of AP style. All applicants will be given a writing test.

*Excellent written and verbal communication, including strong editing, grammar, and proofreading skills.

*An interest in digital journalism and the ability to write copy that engages the reader.

*Understanding of social *** and its relationship with content and news analytics.

*A capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain flexibility with shifting responsibilities.

*The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

*Calm demeanor and positive attitude under pressure.

*Computer skills required. Photoshop and WordPress experience a plus.

*Flexible hours required, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional duties: Operate various equipment (cameras, graphics) during newscasts/ *** production.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures.

Education/Experience: High School Diploma. Journalism degree preferred. Experience in television, film, or post-production preferred but not required.

Training/Equipment: N/A

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.

This year's Emmy and Murrow-winning ****-TV in Youngstown, Ohio has an im *** te opening for an energetic and aggressive Newscast Producer with solid news judgment, strong writing skills, a great work ethic and the passion to win.

We're looking for someone who has a definitive vision for newscasts and who realizes their competition isn't just a few clicks down the remote, but it comes in many forms: smartphones, DVRs, streaming video and social *** . To land this job, you should format newscasts as "nowcasts" with a sense of pacing and energy. You should also embrace digital platforms as a way to tell the stories in your newscast, and think about the web in building your storytelling instead of an afterthought.

This position will require the ability to work independently and multi-task: dominate breaking, developing news, and severe weather. 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.

* Oversees writing, production, and timing of broadcast or on-line publication.

* Define strategic direction for content coverage to meet business objectives.

* Manage newsroom, contribute to the editorial process and make solid decisions in breaking news situations.

* Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.

* Execute strategies that engage and grow audiences across all digital devices.

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

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

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.

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.

****.com, the dominant news outlet in the Mahoning & Shenango Valleys, needs a Digital Content Developer/Reporter to focus exclusively on reporting for our local digital platforms: two websites and three mobile apps.

The Digital Content Developer/Reporter should be passionate about local news, innovative, focused on the mobile user, confident on camera, and full of creativity and initiative. This position will gather and present live and recorded video segments, along with written segments that will appear online, on mobile, and on social *** . These segments will be original stories that break news, dig deeper into details of breaking stories, and uncover and discover enterprise topics exclusive to our digital platform.

The Digital Content Developer/Reporter is expected to function as a leader in the newsroom and to fight daily as a champion for our digital users. They will develop contacts, fact-check all stories, and demonstrate consistent execution of solid news judgment. This position works closely with our Digital, Promotions and News Departments.

The Youngstown 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 Metroparks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY: Research, writing, capturing visual content and editing video stories for our websites, mobile platforms, and social *** .

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
* Produce content for multiple digital platforms.
* Work with staff to enterprise and develop stories daily.
* Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic video and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social *** platforms.
* Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write a story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
* Gather and verify information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of small tech and digital video equipment.
* Co *** ict management.
* Detail oriented.
* Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.
* Strong on-camera reporting, writing, and technical skills.

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

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

**** 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.