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3/3/10- PART-TIME NEWS ASSISTANT – Seattle, WA: This position assists producers and writers with ensuring the newscast gets on the air smoothly. General responsibilities include: printing, ripping and separating scripts, and operation of the teleprompter for live newscasts. Applicants must have a positive, professional attitude. Some broadcast experience is preferred.

3/3/10- PART-TIME SPORTS PRODUCER- Seattle, WA: This individual will produce multiple minute sports segments for weekend newscasts, produce Friday night high school football as well as work during the week as needed. Furthermore, this person will work with the web staff to enhance the sports page and news page when sports is news. Qualified applicant will be a creative writer and storyteller and have strong knowledge of Seattle sports teams, including high school, college, and professional as well as national sports. Editing is part of the job, so the candidate must be proficient with Avid editing system and be able to work a flexible schedule (approximately 20 hours per week).

3/3/10-FILL-IN ASSIGNMENT EDITOR- Seattle, WA: This individual will be responsible for overnight, day and/or night news coverage, especially breaking news. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring scanners, answering newsroom phones, making calls to police and fire depts., dispatching reporters and photographers, assisting producers and writers. The assignment editor is required to write and post breaking news stories to the newsroom Web site.The assignment editor must work well with other managers in achieving newsroom goals. Qualified applicants must demonstrate leadership. Other requirements are the ability to multi-task, strong computer skills, good news judgment, and ability to clearly communicate. Experience on major market assignment desk and some college is preferred. Knowledge of the Puget Sound region’s geography, politics and history is a definite plus.

3/3/10- PRODUCER- Seattle, WA: Immediate opening for a creative, dynamic producer to join our news staff. This person must be able to take charge of a newscast, make strong news decisions and be able to coordinate many live shots and handle breaking news like a pro. This producer must be flexible and be able to write strong copy for TV and the web if necessary, coordinate with reporters and produce a newscast that is showcased. Qualified applicant should have a degree in broadcasting or related field and experience producing local television news.

3.3.10- PhotoJournalist (Per-diem))- Seattle, WA: We are searching for an enthusiastic professional who will be responsible for shooting, editing and ENG microwave live shots for our newscasts. If you have at least two years of direct news shooting and editing experience, a safe driving record, and proven history of responsible operation and care of assigned company equipment , this is a great opportunity for you.

3/3/10- Assistant News Director- Salt Lake City, UT: We are looking for an experienced leader with a producer or EP background. The job is to guide compelling daily coverage that consistently reflects our brand promise. You’ll need to have a good head for graphics and showcasing and strong people skills that make others want to follow your lead.

1/29/10- Associate Producer – Part-Time - Winter Park, FL: Strong NBC affiliate in a top 19 growth market, is looking for a Part-Time Associate Producer to work a maximum of 29 hours per week. The qualified candidate will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also assist in making phone calls to gather information about stories. Associate Producers will also be trained to post stories and video to our website.

1/29/10 - VIDEO EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER - Orlando, FL Edits videotape for reporter and anchor packages, voice-overs and natural sound pieces for newscasts. Shoots and edits video and audio for newscasts, news programming, promotion and other station related purposes as needed and assigned. Operates ENG vehicles and equipment. Uses editorial and visual judgment. Creates and adds special effects to taped pieces. Is able to meet broadcast deadlines. Familiarity with both non-linear and tape-to-tape editing technology. Experience with both AVID Media Manager and DVC PRO technology a plus. Must possess strong news judgment and have valid driver’s license and good driving record. Should be flexible regarding weekends, holidays and OT. A minimum of one year experience as an editor or photographer in a television news department is preferred.

1/29/10 - PRODUCER - Orlando, FL: Produce and meet strategic goals for assigned newscasts. Create newscasts with impact by writing stories and teases creatively and effectively. Research and present compelling story ideas at daily editorial meetings. Strong creative writing skills and editorial judgment are a must. Working knowledge of newsroom computer systems, the Internet, graphic and production equipment, ENG & SNG remotes is desirable. College degree in an applicable discipline such as broadcast journalism. Prior experience in a television news department producing newscasts. Must work well under deadline pressure during breaking news.

1/29/10- REPORTER - Orlando, FL: Produce creative, high quality, live reports. Each report must provide new and meaningful content. Must excel in covering breaking news events. Utilize sources to develop substantive news stories. A minimum of two years experience preferred working in a commercial TV newsroom as a reporter and/or anchor. Must possess high ethical standards, good news judgment and be a creative storyteller.

1/29/10- NEWS PRODUCER- San Antonio, TX: You must have extensive experience producing and boothing live newscasts. Our newsroom needs an aggressive, creative producer. You need to be a clear, quick writer; be able to use graphics creatively and effectively; react quickly to breaking news; react and execute breaking news; build-up your top stories; work with your reporter crews to make the most/best out of their work. Send a cover letter explaining, anecdotally, how you’ve used the tools above in your daily producing. A degree in a Communications-related field is preferred, but not required.

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