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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 ****:

**** News 4 is the #1 local *** organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, **** has been the area's favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the "Hometown News Leader." Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we're embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan's impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:

This is an entry-level position that will introduce you to the broadcast television industry and provide you with the skills necessary to design, maintain, and repair the technology and systems we use to distribute content across multiple platforms. An Assistant Broadcast/IT Engineer-Camera Operator is surrounded by an experienced team of professionals, and equipped with the tools and training necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving *** environment. You will also get to experience the magic of show business, assisting with the production of live television as a videographer, camera operator, and drone pilot. Bring your love of learning, creating, and solving problems to help us provide the highest quality experience for our audience.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Assist **** Engineering department in the maintenance of News4 television facilities and equipment, including on-air broadcasting systems.
- Provide support for News4 through routine camera maintenance, technical training for journalists, and inventory control of electronic newsgathering (ENG) equipment.
- Use computer systems to document work and maintenance.
- Obtain an FAA drone operator's license within 90 days of employment.
- Assist with the production of live news as a videographer, camera operator, and drone pilot.
- Facilitate maintenance of the news vehicle fleet.
- Routine building maintenance.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- This is an entry-level position.
- Professional, with high self-motivation for providing support and serving others.
- Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure on multiple tasks based on station needs.
- Team player with good interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written and advanced computer literacy.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs, with occasional work on ladders.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing.
- Available to provide periodic on-call support as part of an Engineering team rotation.
- Preference will be given to candidates with technical experience with live production, facility maintenance, vehicle maintenance, video production and/or drone operation.

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

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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, 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.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

*** 4, is looking for a unicorn. Ours is retiring, and we need someone special to replace him. The applicant must be an excellent videographer (with 3 years experience). He/she will be producing long format pieces, shooting them and editing them as well. The job also includes producing and editing 30 minute specials produced by the news department. This person must create and maintain a good relationship with anchors and reporters, as well as photographers on staff. You must be a certified drone operator and know how to incorporate the video into newscasts and specials. Friday nights during the fall, he/she will take part in our Friday Night Beehive Blitz, our high school football program. Must be able to work unusual hours, independently and be a self-starter. Must also be proficient with Premiere Pro and able to carry a full-size broadcast camera.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produces special reports and sponsored segments for newscasts and digital content for broadcast across all platforms.
• Writes news and feature stories.
• Shoots video and interviews for stories.
• Approves scripts.
• Edits video.
• Writes stories for the website and other e *** platforms.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social *** sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The News Field/Special Projects Producer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Producer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY *** TV Stations

*** Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the *** Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the *** Network's national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION
****/**** - Photojournalist (Regular Full-Time)

Are you looking to build your career with a winning news team and highly successful, well-known *** company? Look no further! *** 5 DC / *** 5 Plus has an opening for an innovative and cutting-edge Photojournalist to join our multi- *** news team. *** 5 DC / *** 5 Plus is part of *** Corporation and *** Television Stations, world leading and valued *** brands, airing the most hours of original programming in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia local television market. At *** 5 DC we are our own independent work community. We work in a fast-paced culture where teamwork, ideas, and input are critical. Join us and learn from a team of accomplished journalists and *** professionals.

You are sharp. You are a doer. You hustle to be the first on the scene. You are a self-starter who shows up every day with a positive attitude and knows there is no "I" in team. If you possess these qualities, then this could be you! Our newsroom provides comprehensive coverage of local and national news stories across multiple platforms such as broadcast, digital, and web. You must be passionate about local news and delivering exceptional television broadcast, digital, and streaming programming to the market. The ideal candidates will have an ingenious approach to showcasing content across multiple platforms that make an impact online, offline, and in person. Candidates should provide examples of their work that display how they tell stories and captivate an audience through the lens of the camera. You will come to us with at least three years of recent on-the-street news experience.

JOB HIGHLIGHTS

• Utilize digital camera and editing equipment to tell captivating stories.
• Use of different camera and *** formats to apply techniques appropriately to each story.
• Highly skilled in Edius editing, After Effects, Bitcentral, Panasonic, Sony cameras, and iNews.
• Utilize drones to provide cinematic perspectives and enhanced visual experiences.
• Drone camera operator training for Part 107 pilots.
• Operate Live U packs.
• Shoot, capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.
• Assignments include breaking news, investigative features, sports events, and political news.
• Daily collaboration with reporters, editors, managers, and other staff members.
• Participate in editorial, department, and station meetings.
• Think critically under pressure and work professionally on individual assignments and as part of a cohesive team.
• Other duties as assigned.

**** YOU ARE BRINGING

• HS Diploma (or equivalent). Vocational/technical school or Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a news photojournalist. Mid to major market preferred.
• Strong communication skills and good judgment.
• Live ENG remote skillset and experience with ENG truck operation, field editing, and satellite trucks.
• Excellent photography, lighting, audio, non-linear editing, and computer skills.
• Superior news judgment.
• Creative and detail oriented.
• Ability to take direction and work under deadline pressure. Consistently display a professional demeanor with the ability to stay cool under pressure and handle strong personalities.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

Please provide reel/link of recent work. Candidates must be able to work flexible hours - early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

*** 5 DC / *** 5 Plus operates out of state-of-the-art *** and facilities in the heart of downtown *** hesda, MD. *** offers excellent benefits, 401k with company match, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Our *** air the most hours of news each week throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and surrounding areas with a viewing audience that is unmatched. *** 5 is surrounded by a restaurant scene offering cuisines from around the world, high-end boutiques, outdoor markets and so much more! The *** hesda Metro station is just steps away. Employees have access to the onsite fitness center and building accommodations. Learn more about our team: ***

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please send an email to Mary.Baker@ *** .com, Call: 202-895-3232, or visit our readily accessible station located at 7272 Wisconsin Ave, *** hesda, MD 20814 and a member of our recruiting team will assist you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

At *** , we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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