Monday, February 6, 2012
Jobs with Columbus Dispatch: TV, radio,
Assignment Editor (Job #200ME): WBNS 10TV has an immediate opening for an Assignment Editor. This is a great spot news market, but we need someone to go beyond the headlines to find the stories that make a difference. This position is responsible for generating strong ideas, cultivating news sources throughout the community, fact gathering and managing staff and resources to accomplish news goals. Previous television news and assertive news gathering
skills required. Prior assignment desk experience strongly preferred. Excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the ability to function effectively under extreme deadline pressure are a must. Knowledge of the region a plus.
Sales Assistant (Job #200JW): WBNS-10TV is seeking a detail oriented sales assistant to support our successful 10 member sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sales order entry, phone coverage, reporting and general clerical support. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. At least two years experience in a sales support role is required, media sales experience is preferred.
Anchor (Job #200AC): WBNS TV, Central Ohio’s news leader is seeking an experienced journalist to fill a lead Anchor position. This individual will be responsible for anchoring our evening and late evening newscast, conducting interviews and anchoring breaking news as well as serving as a strong representative of WBNS TV in the community.
This position will also serve as a reporter responsible for in-depth special reports. Successful candidate must have exceptional anchoring stills, have strong reporting skills and be able to work a flexible schedule. Must have 5-7 years of previous experience as a News Anchor and should be knowledgeable about Central Ohio.
General Assignment Reporter (Job #200AH): WBNS-TV, 10TV News HD is searching for an aggressive, enterprising general assignment reporter to join its award winning news department. Enterprise rules, so the ideal candidate will be able to present ideas for several topical, relevant enterprise stories to the table each day that deliver viewer benefit. The ideal candidate will have superior writing and storytelling ability, ability to dig deep and uncover the big stories, and be able to cover and deliver breaking news with accuracy and urgency. 10TV News HD is
the number one news operation in Central Ohio, and this position requires experience, self-motivation that will help deliver content that will help us remain number one and grow as a news organization. At least 3years experience as a reporter at a local TV news station required.
Account Executive – ONN Radio (Job #100ONN): The Ohio News Network, one of the largest news radio networks in the country, is searching for a dynamic Account Executive to join our sales team. The successful candidate will thrive on collaborating with clients, solving marketing challenges and developing partnerships. ONN offers the opportunity to sell products including Tonight in High School Football, Ohio College Football Today and the 76 affiliate news network while working with clients throughout the state to grow their businesses. This position requires two or more years of successful business to business sales experience, and a degree in marketing. Experience in radio network sales or marketing is a plus. If you have the ability to build strong relationships, identify opportunities and build creative solutions and thrive on challenges, apply today.
Qualified applicants may apply online at www.dispatchbroadcast.com. Dispatch Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a drug-free workplace.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Cox Media Group Radio and Television Job Openings
Board Operator Cox Radio is seeking a full time Board Operation with working knowledge of commercial radio control board operations.
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Weekend News Anchor (PT) Cox Radio-Dayton is seeking a part time on-air news anchor to broadcasting live newscasts on the top and bottom of the hour.
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Multimedia First Responder We are seeking self-sufficient journalists capable of cultivating important contacts in the field, asking key questions on breaking news scenes to quickly determine scope of event and work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. Successful candidates will be asked to: Respond to scene of breaking news, where they will operate Live U for live TV coverage; operate still camera for web/print use; use smart phone to quickly send still pictures via email to breaking news team; use a hand-held scanner to monitor breaking news while out of the office; use a GPS and paper maps to navigate to scenes quickly; Share information quickly with breaking news team so planning can begin among all platforms; be available for Live U shots at least one hour before and during all TV newscast times. Candidates may be asked to give initial live report from scene for radio, so voice skills a requirement. Candidates must excel at working independently in the field while multi-tasking and staying in constant communication with the breaking news team. Scanner experience a plus as is an above-average knowledge of streets in Dayton and these counties in the Miami Valley area (Montgomery, Greene, Clark, Preble, Darke, Champaign, Logan, Shelby, Mercer, Miami, Auglaize, Warren, Clinton, Wayne Co. Indiana). Contact: caryn.golden@cmgohio.com |
Breaking News Reporter Our breaking news reporters will be asked to respond to scenes of breaking news as needed and provide updates to use on air for radio; voice skills preferred. Successful candidates will write web updates and also write complete stories for use in CMG Ohio print publications; monitor live and Rangecast scanners for breaking news; confirm scanner traffic via phone with dispatchers; quickly disperse information to breaking news team; send breaking news alerts to internal staff/off-property breaking news teams; shoot pictures/video at breaking news scenes with cell or small camera. Candidates must be skilled multi-taskers; must have sound news judgment and knowledge of police codes on scanners; must be able to communicate effectively with community contacts and excel at developing relationships and trust with contacts and sources; must have knowledge of Ohio and federal public record laws; must be able to stay in constant communication with team members; and must work well under pressure, in a fast-paced work environment. Contact: caryn.golden@cmgohio.com |
Social Media/Web Editors We need social media monitors for all platforms’ Facebook and Twitter feeds for breaking news tips/pictures/video who respond and post as needed. Candidates will use social media as newsgathering tool for breaking news team; monitor iWitness7, 7online and other platform email accounts for breaking news tips; Candidates also will stay in constant communication with team members; post breaking news to web, write first web updates, add first photos and/or video to developing stories; and send breaking news mobile alerts. We are looking for skilled multi-taskers who have sound news judgment, can write quickly and concisely for digital media and work well under pressure, in a fast-paced work environment. Contact: caryn.golden@cmgohio.com |
Investigator Monitor live and Rangecast scanners for breaking news; confirm scanner traffic via phone with dispatchers; make systematic beat check calls; quickly disperse information to breaking news team; monitor traffic cameras and weather radar for breaking news/weather conditions; send breaking news alerts to internal staff/off property breaking news teams; conduct public records searches as necessary to confirm breaking news tips; monitor breaking news phone tip line. Candidates may be asked to provide call-in updates to use on air for radio and must be skilled multi-taskers who are organized and meticulous about day-to-day story follow up. Must have sound news judgment and knowledge of police codes on scanners; must be able to communicate effectively with community contacts and excel at developing relationships and trust with contacts and sources; must have knowledge of Ohio and federal public record laws; must be able to stay in constant communication with team members; must work well under pressure, in a fast-paced work environment. Contact: caryn.golden@cmgohio.com |
Assignment Editor WHIO-TV has an immediate opening for a full time Assignment Editor. We are seeking an experienced candidate who can multi-task and work well under pressure. This person will help gather, confirm, generate and assign news stories. You will also assist with writing for our website, WHIOTV.com. YOU must have good people and phone skills. We are looking a leader who can manage multiple reporter/photographer crews. News experience required. Community contacts a plus. Contact: jill.krause@cmgohio.com |
Chief Engineer (Req.# -11) Cox Media Group Ohio (CMGO) seeks a Chief Engineer. This is a key leadership position for CMGO. Duties include managing the day-to-day repairs, planning and execution of capital projects, maintaining FCC records and compliance and transmitter(s) chief operator. This position will work collaboratively with all CMGO departments on broadcast related issues and has two direct-reports.
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Producer WHIO TV is seeking a newscast producer whose energy, writing skills, news judgment and creativity will drive the best local newscasts in Dayton.
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Cox Media Group Ohio is the area’s leading single, integrated media organization. This organization is comprised of WHIO-TV’s Channel 7, the Dayton Daily News, Springfield News-Sun, Hamilton JournalNews, Middletown Journal, Cox Ohio’s Southwestern Ohio weekly newspapers, our commercial printing and mail operations and Cox radio stations in Dayton (WHIO AM and FM, WHKO and WZLR). Cox was started in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox. Cox Media Group Ohio is a unit of Cox Enterprises. Cox Media Group Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer