NETWORK/CABLE:
— Openings at News Nation, Chicago, IL: Overnight assignment editor (Job #REQ-33871). Segment producer (Job #REQ-32536, REQ-30888 and REQ-32016). Line producer (Job #REQ 30887 and REQ-30104).
TELEVISION:
— Openings at WGN-TV, Chicago: Writer (Job #REQ-35069). For job details and to apply online, go to www.nexstar.tv. EOE. (3/28)
–Openings at KHQA-TV, Quincy, IL: Creative producer who will be responsible for the day-to-day production of newscasts/will work closely with the assistant ND, director, assignment desk and anchors on the morning newscast and its content, will determine the content and flow of newscasts, will work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and can develop content for our web site. Reporter/videographer who will be reporting/shooting/editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts and other responsibilities as assigned; will be coached and challenged every day to achieve your full potential while working in a brand-new digital newsroom. Apply online at https://sbgi.net. EOE. (3/28)
— Openings at WHBF-TV, Rock Island, IL: Chief meteorologist (REQ-34664) who will be crucial in providing accurate and timely weather forecasts and analysis to the public, overseeing a team of meteorologists with responsibility for ensuring the quality and reliability of weather information provided to the audience and expertise in meteorology, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex weather information in a clear and concise manner. Superstar reporter/videographer and digital content producer (multimedia journalist – Job #REQ-34661, #REQ-32577 and #REQ-32132) with two years experience who can report/shoot/edit stories, can develop contacts, can enterprise story ideas, is proficient in Associated Press style/Photoshop/Basic HTML, has strong grammatical skills with a demonstrated ability to edit and self-edit and has familiarity with content management systems and SEO. the station wants unique content – a reel showcasing “highlights” chops is not what it seeks. Apply online at https://nexstar.tv. EOE (3/31)
— Openings at WCIA-TV, Champaign, IL: Capital bureau reporter (Job #REQ-34542) who produces/reports/shoots/writes/voices/edits/feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear/engaging/meaningful to news consumers. Videographer (Job #REQ-34348). Apply online at https://nexstar.tv. EOE (3/11)
— Openings at WEEK-TV/Heart of Illinois ABC, Peoria, IL: Assistant news director Morning co-anchor who will produce daily newscast items, decide the order in which stories will be told, edit video and post video to the website. Morning producer who knows how to create a newscast with great flow/quick pace/good writing and who knows the difference between stacking a show and creating a memorable newscast that meets audience needs; must gather information and stories from team members/feeds/sister stations/networks, collaborate with news management to select and prioritize content within rundowns and add stories and elements that will make the newscast more attractive for viewers. For complete job details, and to apply, contact Leon Hendricks, ND, WEEK-TV, 2907 Springfield Rd., East Peoria, IL 61611 or e-mail lhendricks@week.com. EOE (3/11)
** Openings at WMBD/WYZZ-TV, Peoria, IL: Assistant news director (Job #REQ-34143) with at least two years experience who assists with planning/staffing/training/performance evaluations for the news department, consults on decisions regarding hiring/evaluation,/promotion/termination of employees. Morning co-anchor (Job #REQ-31093) with at least five years experience who is an excellent communicator, has a superb on-air presence, is energetic, can deliver everything from hard news to features with clarity and poise on-air/online/on all other media platforms, and can be a newsroom leader. Anchor/reporter (Job #REQ-35197) who will serve as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Producer (Job #REQ-35294) who produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website. Multimedia videographer (Job #REQ-34591); pay $30-35K. Apply online at https://nexstar.tv. EOE. (3/26)
–Openings at WICS-TV, Springfield, IL: Weekend anchor/reporter-videographer who will produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks. Producer who will be responsible for the day-to-day production of newscasts, work closely with the executive producer/director/assignment desk/anchors on the newscasts and their content and work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for its Web site. Reporter/videographer (multimedia journalist) who is a self-starter, is able to work remotely to report the news from the community/region you live and/or work in, can shoot/edit/ write/present stories, including live shots, while providing on-air and online content.
Apply online at http://sbgi.net, then send a link or DVD of recent work, with resume to the WICS-TV ND, 2680 E. Cook St., Springfield, IL 62703. No calls. EOE. (3/17)
–Openings at WDJT-TV, Milwaukee, WI: Executive producer who is experienced and creative. videographer/editor who can shoot and edit news/sports/specials, has a great work ethic and positive attitude with a and has the ability to engage with the community and leaders. Producer. Reporter/videographer who has a passion for covering local news, takes initiative in generating stories, excels in live coverage, ad-libs effortlessly, engages with the community, connects with viewers on broadcast/digital/social platforms is energetic/engaging/experienced/professional, has strong writing and enterprise reporting skills and solid news judgment. Videographer/editor. Assignment editor. Send tape/DVD and resume where not otherwise indicated to the WDJT/WYTU-TV HR Dept., 809 S. 60th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214, fax (414) 607-8189 and apply online at www.cbs58.com/category/306511/job-openings-at-weigel-broadcasting-milwaukee. EOE (3/11)
— Openings at WYTU-TV, Milwaukee, WI: A bilingual anchor/reporter who has a passion for covering local news, takes initiative in generating stories, excels in live coverage, ad-libs effortlessly, engages with the community and connects with viewers on broadcast/digital/social platforms; must be an energetic/engaging/experienced professional with strong writing and enterprise reporting skills and solid news judgment. Must be able to produce accurate news reports, report and research compelling content for multiple platforms, produce general assignments reports, contribute the Web site and social media platforms, and interact with producers and news management on story updates, breaking news, and long-term projects. Bilingual editor/videographer. Send tape/DVD and resume o not otherwise indicated to the WDJT/WYTU-TV HR Dept., 809 S. 60th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214, fax (414) 607-8189 and apply online at www.cbs58.com/category/306511/job-openings-at-weigel-broadcasting-milwaukee. EOE (3/11)
— Openings at WISC-TV. Madison, WI: Reporter who digs deeper and challenges the status quo, believes in solutions-oriented journalism, will hold public officials accountable and get answers to tough questions; as a capitol city in a swing state an interest in government and political coverage is also a must, monitoring new legislation and keeping track of developing local and state political stories while building sources and enterprising in-depth stories, mixing daily coverage and long-term investigations, with a commitment to follow-ups and original angles to major stories that incorporate data and records. Apply online at https://morganmurphymedia.com. EOE. (3/11)
** Openings at WKOW-TV, Madison, WI: A bright and energetic reporter/videographer who has a passion for covering local news, takes initiative in generating stories, excels in live coverage, ad-libs effortlessly, engages with the community, connects with viewers on broadcast/digital/social platforms is energetic/engaging/experienced/professional, has strong writing and enterprise reporting skills and solid news judgment. Producer who will be responsible for the day-to-day production of newscasts, work closely with the executive producer/director/assignment desk/anchors on the newscast and its content and determine the content and flow of newscasts.. Rush demo (where appropriate) and resume to Dani Maxwell, ND, WKOW-TV, 5727 Tokay Blvd., Madison, WI 53719 or e-mail dmaxwell@wkow.com. EOE (5/6)
— WGBA-TV, Green Bay, WI seeks a Manitowoc neighborhood reporter (Job #JR034591) who can develop sources and break relevant stories on all platforms/pitch/shoot/write/edit/track compelling enterprise and real-time stories, confirm the accuracy of information before publishing/ posting/broadcasting stories, pitch stories that impact local communities and neighborhoods and become an expert in your assigned neighborhood. Apply online at https://scripps.com. EOE. (3/11)
— WTHR-TV, Indianapolis, IN seeks a producer who prioritizes original storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of newscasts, can set the station’s product apart in the Indianapolis market, values a collaborative and motivated journalist who works well within a team to bring the truth to growing audiences across platforms, starting with its streaming and broadcast services. Apply online at https://TEGNA.com. (3/13)
— Openings at WDAF-TV, Kansas City, MO: Assistant news director (Job #REQ-32165) who can support the News Director in managing daily news operations, strategic planning, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality news content; this role is critical for maintaining the station’s competitive edge and ensuring journalistic integrity. Executive producer (Job #REQ34145) who can play a pivotal role in the station’s mission to inform and engage the morning news audience; must collaborate closely with the news director to oversee all aspects of newscasts, weather, digital and sports. Producer (Job #REQ-30750) who can oversee an hour of news daily including pre-production/graphic/content/editing/writing, is creative, won’t just stack and write a newscast, can showcase each story, brings story ideas to the table daily and can write excellent conversational stories. A strong and enterprising investigative reporter/videographer (Job #REQ-30502) who has the ability to create shareable and compelling stories, is connected to the community, fully understands the market and connects with the audience on all platforms, works skillfully with an ensemble morning team, can write and can report for the Web quickly and clearly; who has the ability to create shareable and compelling stories, is connected to the community, fully understands the market and connects with the audience on all platforms, works skillfully with an ensemble morning team, can write and can report for the Web quickly and clearly. News and sports reporter Job #REQ-31663) with the same abilities. Political reporter/videographer (Job #REQ-34156) who can work in its Kansas capitol bureau, located inside the statehouse and can report for seven stations in our Kansas City, Mo., Wichita, Kan., Topeka, Kan., and Joplin, Mo. markets; must have a passion for political reporting, the ability to juggle multiple stories at once and demonstrated success enterprising in-depth character-driven issue stories. Assignment editor (Job-REQ 33710). Apply online at www.nexstar.tv. (3/17)
— Openings at Nexstar/Joplin: Reporter/videographer (Job #REQ-#3222 and REQ-34513) who finds stories that are engaging/meaningful to news consumers. Apply online at www.nexstar.tv. (3/28)
— Openings at KYTV, Springfield, MO: Weekend sports anchor/reporter-videographer who is energetic, is creative, is a great storyteller and is a self-starter with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a hyper-local sports department with an emphasis on all high school sports. Producer. A dynamic evening reporter/producer who is a team leader, has a great personality, plans shows, produces content, has a passion to win, is open to innovation, embraces social media and knows how to engage with the audience. Apply online at https://gray.tv. (3/11)
–Openings at KTVO, Kirksville, MO: Anchor. Assistant news director. Anchor. A dynamic evening reporter/producer who is a team leader, has a great personality, plans shows, produces content, has a passion to win, is open to innovation, embraces social media and knows how to engage with the audience. Apply online at https://sbgi.net. (3/11)
–Openings at WLKY-TV, Louisville, KY: Editor who will be responsible for manning the weekend and weeknight assignment desk, coordinating coverage and monitoring breaking news; may also create/contribute content for the station’s digital platforms, but the primary role is running the assignment desk. Weekend anchor/reporter. For job details and to apply, go online to https://hearst.com. (3/11).
— WLOS-TV, Asheville, NC seeks an executive producer. Producer. Investigative reporter who is a good storyteller, has excellent on-air presence and engagement skills and can captivate viewers on social media. Apply online at https://www.sbgi.net. (3/28)
— Openings at WACH-TV, Columbia, SC: Weekend anchor. Experienced reporter/videographer who has strong writing skills, great news judgment and creative enterprise thinking; must possess a polished presentation to deliver the news and other content, have an energetic personality with strong people skills and excellent writing ability and can write, report, post to the Web. Apply online at http://sbgi.net. (3/28)
— Openings at WYFF-TV, Greenville, SC: Executive producer. Producer whose philosophy is focused on superior storytelling, in depth digital coverage and what viewers really want to know; apply if you want to find the story behind the story. Weekend meteorologist. Apply online at https://hearst.com. (3/28)
— Openings at WBTW-TV, Myrtle Beach, SC: 32976.) Morning anchor/reporter (Job #REQ32976). Reporter/videographer (multimedia journalist – Job #REQ-33462) who has strong writing skills, great news judgment and creative enterprise thinking; must possess a polished presentation to deliver the news and other content, have an energetic personality with strong people skills and excellent writing ability and can write/report/post to the Web. Apply online at https://nexstar.tv. (3/28)
— Openings at WSPA-TV, Spartanburg, SC: Reporter (Job # REQ-34538 and REQ-35041). Videographer (Job #REQ-35089). Producer (Job #REQ-34150) who can produce daily newscast items, decide the order in which stories will be told, write teases and other content, time news programs, edit video and post video to the website. Meteorologist (Job #REQ 33969) who can forecast weather conditions and reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Apply online at https://nexstar.tv. (3/28)
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