Mississippi Production Jobs

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 ****:

**** is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on **** *** and **** *** . Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, and Wayne). **** is less than a two-hour driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

**** is looking for an experienced Morning Anchor to join our news team. Applicants should have a minimum of (2) years’ experience as a MMJ and News Anchor. Our candidate must be a strong journalist, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom and creative storyteller and writer. The candidate must be able to lift and carry video equipment, shoot, write, edit, and post their stories online.

Duties/Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Anchoring **** Sunrise from 5a-7a and fill-in for other shifts as needed; including holidays and weekends.
• Reporting live from the field and in the studio for our newscasts on their shift
• Turning one promotable story each week to air in another newscast
• Turning a franchise reporting piece once a week for the Morning Newscast
• Taking part in original content for digital platforms
• Enterprising ideas for original, impactful and compelling content for all platforms
• Writing sidebars and turn day-of breaking news content to enhance news-of-the-day coverage
• Developing sources within the community to report on important issues
• Strategizing with news management on daily workflow and special report placement
• Developing creative content specifically for digital platforms
• Using social *** to promote content, drive engagement, find sources and stories
• Covering breaking news and severe weather
• Being comfortable with live shots, extended and extensive news coverage.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field or equivalent professional experience
- Proven track record of impactful reporting

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, 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.

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

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 ****:

**** is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on **** *** and **** *** . Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry and Wayne). **** is less than two hours driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

**** *** / *** in Hattiesburg-Laurel is looking for a Weekend Anchor/MMJ to join our award-winning team. We are looking for a journalist who can investigate leads, write, shoot, edit, and develop excellent content. This person must be a great communicator and positive leader inside and outside the newsroom. Primary day-to-day will include, Anchor weekends - Report three days a week - Pitch and cover local enterprise stories -Cover breaking news, severe weather, and extreme weather.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- A leader in the newsroom and excel at breaking news coverage from the studio, digital desk, and in the field
- Candidate must also be aggressive and consistent with coverage online and with social *** on all platforms
- The candidate must turn in special reports
- He or she must be skilled to shoot & edit their own stories
- Must take initiative to make calls and chase down stories
- Candidate must have at least 2 years of reporting/broadcast experience including anchoring. The ideal candidate would have three years of experience
- These skillsets must be demonstrated in past working experiences – contributing consistently on Facebook, Twitter as well as Facebook LIVE and strong writing for the NEWS APP and website
- Exceptional planning, developing story ideas, and creative storytelling are a must
- Candidate must be a self-starter, demonstrate urgency to their delivery as well as possess very strong writing skills
- Candidate must be willing to work with young journalists and must work well with others

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in reporting and anchoring
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficient with video and camera equipment, plus Edius Editing, ENPS, social ***
- Self-motivated and highly organized

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.

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 ****:

****-TV is a trusted *** network station with a history of serving the communities of eastern Mississippi and Western Alabama with top rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW and myTOK networks. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 70 years. Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

****-TV is looking for a knowledgeable forecaster, compelling storyteller, and team player to continue the trust our viewers have placed in Storm Team 11 in everyday and breaking weather situations. The ideal candidate will have a comfortable, on-air appearance and be able to break down complex weather situations in easy-to-understand broadcast and online weathercasts. The candidate we are looking for should also have a strong social *** presence.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

* Analyze weather data and prepare detailed weather forecasts.
* Candidate understands weather schedules change and will work a variety of shows plus report on a regular basis.
* Ability to drive long-form severe weather coverage solo or in a team setting both in the studio and in the Storm Team 11 Mobile Weather Lab.
* Conversational, engaging on-air delivery.
* Cover other newscasts as needed. Flexibility to cover shifts during severe weather.
* Write online weather discussions to explain complex weather phenomena in an easy-to-understand format.
* Be actively involved on various, station sponsored social *** platforms.
* Represent **** at community and station-sponsored events, including school presentations.
* Work closely with news management and producers.
* As a multi- *** journalist, shoot, write and edit stories for newscasts.
* Generate creative and engaging, content-driven live shots.
* Post weather and stories to our digital platforms and social *** .

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Familiarity with WSI/TWC's Max weather system and software is a plus.
* Knowledge of severe storm environments.
* Multi-task, handle breaking news and breaking weather and adapt to rapidly changing events.
* Team player.

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 prior to the first workday.

The Maintenance Engineer participates in managing and maintaining all broadcast and technology related equipment within the facility.

Job Responsibilities

• Gather equipment including ENG cameras, field gear, ENG, and SNG trucks, editing systems, and support devices
• IT systems and associated hardware and software; This includes infrastructure and end user support
• Production equipment including robotic cameras, computer automated production switcher, play out servers, graphics devices, lighting systems, weather systems, audio consoles, and other gear used in production
• VHF & UHF Solid State Transmitter sites, microwave central receive sites, satellite antenna systems, signal distribution and routing systems, processing systems, monitoring devices, and automation systems
• In person attendance required

Qualifications Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience working as a Maintenance Technician at a commercial television station or in a position of troubleshooting a wide variety of specialized electronic equipment
• Excellent troubleshooting skills, able to plan and execute equipment installation, research/design, and detailed documentation of work
• Knowledge of desktop and server operating systems
• Networking support of various LAN/WAN devices and systems
• In depth knowledge of video production/television systems
• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively with other team members
• Flexible to various work shifts and days off as assigned
• Able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work on rooftops and in confined spaces
• Valid driver's license: Position may require some travel with the SNG truck for live remotes; CDL not required
• Related military experience will be considered

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 ****:

**** is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on **** *** and **** *** . Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 168 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry, and Wayne). **** is less than a two-hour driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

You will possess strong client interaction, organization, communication, sales, and analytical skills. The DSM is responsible for leading a team that builds strong client relationships through exceptional campaign management, optimization, performance, and client satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to)::

- Lead the digital efforts of the sales team to meet revenue budgets.
- Build and implement digital strategies that achieve client goals.
- Work with sales team, internal departments, and corporate product team.
- Launch and train sales team on new digital strategies and products.
- Manage inventory control, rate structure, and traffic system.
- Strong knowledge of the online advertising industry, industry participants, trends, and technologies. Excellent communication and organization skills with a demonstrated history of client satisfaction.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Highly organized and able to multi-task in an extremely fast-paced environment. Must have the ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Strong business writing, listening, and verbal communication skills are critical. Google Analytics experience is preferred but not required.
- Two years minimum marketing or sales experience required with Digital product experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing/advertising or similar field preferred but not required.
- Valid driver’s license and clean 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

(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 prior to or by the first workday.

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.

• 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.