Lots of jobs! POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Meteorologist DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: News Director ROLE: Analyze data, prepare weather graphics and present weathercasts – primarily during main newscasts. Acts as weather department leader in newsroom. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Present weathercast on FOX CT news – primarily during main newscasts. • Make all decisions with weather warning notifications. Must work with news management on decisions to cut into programming and notify viewers of potential threats including tornado and hurricane warnings. Must be aware of FCC compliance on warnings and notifications. • Write daily weather column for newspaper partners and multiple websites. • Deliver weather forecasts for radio partners, as needed. • Prepare and deliver weather and science-related stories. • Maintain weather computers. • Analyze weather data from Weather data provider, NWS and internet. • Prepare weather graphics for on-air, web and mobile use. • Originate and deliver accurate forecasts in a pleasant, easy to understand and passionate way. • Work with newscast producers on weather coverage. • Speak to various community groups and schools as a station representative. • Engage in social media – including Twitter, Facebook, etc. • Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors Degree in Meteorology or Earth science preferred • Minimum of 4+ years experience as on-air meteorologist • AMS and/or NWA Seal of Approval strongly preferred • Must be personable and accurate in weathercast presentation • Must be capable of writing easily understood newspaper weather column • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have good attitude and be a team player • Must have strong leadership skills and act as newsroom leader REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow WTIC/WCCT - TV POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Assistant News Director DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: News Director ROLE: Responsible for ensuring the creative execution and content focus of all newscasts while working in a state-of-the art, HD, digital first news operation. Oversees the station’s daily news programs as assigned and helps implement, on a daily basis, the strategies developed by the news director to improve the news product and to make the station No. 1 in news viewers. May represent the News Director as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise staff of writer/producers and reporters. • All script approval including working with reporters on packages and live shot production. • Review of all on-air graphics. • Help determine story selection and stacking. • Proactive in implementing creative showcasing ideas for the newscast, including special report treatment. • Work in conjunction with the news director and on special projects and event coordination. • Work in conjunction with multi-platform managers and team members on content distribution. • Suggest news stories daily and contribute ideas for sweeps. • Supervise college intern program. • Schedule staff as necessary. • Represent station at social and community functions. • Perform other job related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in communications or broadcast journalism or equivalent related experience. • Ability to write clear, compelling broadcast copy. • Minimum seven years related experience • Strong organizational and communication skills and a keen attention to detail essential. • Thorough working knowledge of newsroom computer systems and broadcast production equipment. • Ability to be a leader in the newsroom and motivate others under deadline pressure. • 8-hour workday, 5 days a week; may be required to work additional hours or days. REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: • Work within budget guidelines • Supervise reporters, anchors and producers ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request. EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Editor DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: Broadcasting REPORTS TO: Chief Photographer/Chief Editor ROLE: Edits the newscast and prioritizes edit needs as the newscast crunch approaches. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Edit video vo’s, vo/sot’s and packages, special opens and teases for fast-paced newscasts • Edit special projects • Manage news edit crunch. Prioritize schedule so every story makes the newscast on time • Edit daily webcast and send to web as needed • Archive news tape • Read newspapers, competitive websites and follow social media daily • Suggest news stories daily • Additional focus on still frames and caption information for our websites and our media partner, The Hartford Courant • Position requires performance of other job related duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors Degree preferred • At least 2 years experience as a video editor in a news operation • Familiarity with Final Cut a plus • Creativity • Ability to take control and manage the news edit crunch • Must be a take charge, team player, with a good attitude • Familiarity with shooting video a plus REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Web Producer DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: Digital Platform Manager ROLE: Web producer will oversee the creation and social distribution of unique web content for foxct. The producer will also work with newspaper partner, other local news sites and TV stations in Tribune Broadcasting network to promote FOX CT videos and stories. Will spot trending stories and produce and package relevant and compelling content, with emphasis on original digital video content. Web producer is well versed in social media, SEO and other tools to grow FOXCT’s digital audience while increasing engagement with viewers across all platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Cover breaking news and ensure site has latest updates on key stories • Promote FOX CT content to other news sites and aggregators to help grow our audience • Identify opportunities to match FOX CT videos with content on other news sites • Distribute FOX CT content through use of social media using latest and emerging tools and techniques. • Spot viral, trending stories and create content – stories, videos – to respond in an intelligent and timely fashion • Find raw video and other visual content that has the potential to go viral • Create unique web content – videos, Google Hangouts, Vines, etc. • Be a champion for best web journalism practices and a coach to staff on producing better web content • Produce periodic special enterprise projects with a focus on local news • Use web metric tools such as Google Analytics to spot trends and identify opportunities for foxct. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors Degree in journalism • Minimum of 2-3 years of web news production experience • Comfortable with working on a range of content management systems. • Expert in use of social media to promote and distribute news content • Passion for the news and digital presentation. • Curiosity about latest digital tools and a willingness to experiment with new ways to tell stories. • Must be highly organized and cool under pressure. • Sharp news judgment and the ability to write clearly and accurately under deadline pressure REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Multimedia Journalist DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: Assistant New Director ROLE: Responsible for reporting, shooting and editing video news stories and producing still content from video for use in print and on-line. Regularly conducts interviews both live and pre-taped, appears on camera and on-line via streaming video when applicable, writes own material, takes ownership of story from start to finish. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Shoot, edit, write and produce news stories including vo’s vo/sot’s and packages • Capture and edit stills from video for newspaper and on-line use • Report news stories on camera; conduct interviews both live and pre-taped • Establish and maintain news contacts in the community • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of equipment (camera, tripod, lighting and audio equipment) • Must be able to perform live shots on very short notice • Must be able to work under pressure • Drive and maintain company vehicles • Care and maintenance of company equipment • Suggest story ideas • Read newspapers, competitive websites and follow social media daily • Produce content for CT1 Media platforms • Attend community events • Position requires performance of other job-related duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors Degree preferred • Two years news experience in broadcast or print • Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record • Experience in shooting and editing stories on a daily deadline basis • Familiarity with Final Cut Pro a plus • Must be able to produce compelling video and still products that tell a story • Effective writer in Broadcast, Print and On-line mediums • Able to appear live in a broadcast or on-line to deliver reports in a professional and effective manner • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have a good attitude and be a team player, all under deadline pressure • Must be flexible and willing to change and learn new skills • Must be able to work alone or as part of a team • Varied Schedule: Usually 8-hour workday, 5 days a week; may be required to work additional hours or days including nights, weekends and holidays REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Photographer/Truck Operator Date: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: Director of Integrated Photography ROLE: Gather news stories on video. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Shoot and edit video for award winning newscasts including packages, Vo’s/VOSOTS and natural sound packages. • Additional focus on still frames and caption information for our websites and our media partner, The Hartford Courant. • Set up for live shots on very short notice. • Run an ENG live truck. Helpful if you can run SNG truck. • Drive and maintain news vehicles. • Suggest story ideas. • Read newspapers, competitive websites and follow social media daily. • Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors Degree preferred • At least two years TV news experience • Must have valid license and good driving record • Experience in shooting and editing stories on a daily deadline basis • Familiarity with Final Cut a plus • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have good attitude and be a team player • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. of equipment (camera, tripod, lighting and audio equipment) • Must be able to work under pressure REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow WTIC/WCCT - TV POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Production Technician DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News Production REPORTS TO: News Production Supervisor ROLE: Serve in a variety of production crew positions during live and taped, studio and remote productions RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operate robotic, studio, and remote cameras • Perform floor manager duties during live and taped productions • Operate teleprompter • Operate tape machines for both playback and record • Operate Jib camera and Steadi cam • Assist in set and light of both studio and remote projects • Regular maintenance of studio facilities and remote equipment • Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 1 year studio and/or remote production experience with a broadcast or production facility • Demonstrated ability to perform all responsibilities for both live and taped productions • Knowledge of studio lighting techniques desirable REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request WTIC/WCCT - TV POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Account Executive DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: Sales REPORTS TO: Regional Sales Manager ROLE: Generate revenue on the local sales level through the selling of commercial time to direct retailers, agency business and regional accounts. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Selling commercial air-time, digital products and event opportunities to existing accounts. • New Business development by focusing on targets from other media including radio, print, online and cable. • Increase sales volume while maximizing shares of current business and unit rates. • Service existing clients with marketing solutions utilizing CT1 Media products. • Sell and market online advertising opportunities for Tribune websites. Identify and market to previously undeveloped advertisers the value and benefit of TV and digital combined as well as develop new advertisers with our online platforms. • In person sales calls/presentations. • Ability to work as a market consultant. • Concise, well thought out, power point presentations. • Interdepartmental follow-through. • Post sale paperwork, internal/external completion while consistently following up with clients to renew deals and insure success. • Knowledge of station, programming, rates, ratings and competitors. • Develop action plans and accurate projections of revenue account list. • Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma (college degree preferred) • Background in media (preferably television) • Sales experience (experience in broadcast sales preferred, but not required) • Must be able to present self in a businesslike, professional manner • Strong communications skills, in person and phone • Working relationship with Connecticut and regional advertising agencies preferred • Team player • Self-motivator, goal oriented • Must have valid CT drivers license and own transportation • Good computer skills • Strong organizational skills REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: • Responsible for a portion of the established Local Sales Department’s budget as well as a New Business budget • Responsible to maximize revenue generation from the assigned account list ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow WTIC/WCCT - TV POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Administrative Assistant DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: General & Admin-Mgmt/Admin REPORTS TO: VP, General Manager ROLE: Provide complex and highly confidential secretarial and administrative support to an executive committee member requiring a high degree of judgment and knowledge of the organization’s mission statement, policies, practices and procedures. The successful candidate will be able to efficiently manage the executive’s time, and effectively and professionally communicate with internal and external constituents. The successful candidate will also use excellent judgment, prioritize tasks, and act proactively, always ensuring the right individuals are informed and organized around meeting times, deadlines and other activities. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Schedule and coordinate all meetings using Microsoft Outlook, including managing meeting times and constituents across multiple time zones • Arrange all meeting logistics as needed, including the use and set-up of conference calls, webinars, video, etc. • Help prepare for various meetings by ensuring a proper agenda is created and shared in advance of meetings, applicable documents are prepared and distributed, etc. • Where needed, ensure proper catering for meals and other related activities • Coordinate all travel arrangements • Track, submit and manage all expenses • Communicate professionally with both internal and external constituents • Edit and/or prepare documents for a variety of purposes and recipients, specifically PowerPoint presentations and excel spreadsheets • Provide personal and confidential support for executive staff at times outside of traditional working hours and have flexibility in daily schedule when needed. • Provide project management for various tasks or activities as needed • Where applicable, manage office space such as conference rooms, kitchen facilities and other shared spaces, and manage office supplies and other related inventories • Develop and maintain procedures and processes for administrative operations • If applicable, interface with the ‘virtual’ community of administrative professionals in the organization, including helping define policies and procedures, on boarding and coaching, escalations and other duties as needed • Other tasks as needed REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum 5 years supporting an executive role • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and strong PowerPoint skills • Familiarity with virtual meeting solutions, including conferencing technology, webinar, Microsoft Lync and other communications tools • Strong ability to take direction, but also exercise judgment and independent thought • Polished, clear and concise communication, both written and verbal • Ability to handle confidential information • Strong organizational skills, including task prioritization with minimal supervision, and ability to complete required tasks by given deadlines • Strong proactive approach, taking the initiative where appropriate, and looking beyond the immediate ask to anticipate a future need or requirement • Assertive approach to management of executive’s time and proactive communication/support when meetings or other activities change • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is strongly preferred • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States EOE TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow TRIBUNE BROADCASTING POSITION DESCRIPTION POSITION: Captioning Assistant DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: Closed Captioning Center REPORTS TO: Closed Captioning Supervisor ROLE: Operate a real-time voice captioning system and associated technical equipment to perform real-time English caption of live programs. Full-time and part-time positions are non-exempt. Tribune Broadcasting’s Closed Captioning Center will be located in Hartford at CT1-Media – home of FOX CT (WTIC – TV), The CT (WCCT – TV), The Hartford Courant, The Hartford Advocate, The New Haven Advocate, Fairfield County Weekly’s and Valumail. RESPONSIBILITIES • Multi-task (hear audio, voice what was heard, proof-read developing captions - all simultaneously). • Utilize a keyboard by typing proper corrections and other words as necessary. • Maintain Closed Captioning Center quality standards for accuracy and speed. • Work specified on-call schedule, in addition to regular schedule. • Ability to sit, hear, talk, use hands and fingers. Specific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. • Must be punctual, dependable, flexible and possess a team attitude and willingness to adapt to last-minute changes to programming and industry that runs 24/7/365. • Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred) • Broadcast captioning experience desirable but not required • Must be at least 18 years of age • Knowledge of Caption Mic or Eclipse Captioning Software highly desirable • Excellent reading and grammar skills • Strong voicing skills/voice quality – ability to speak quickly with clear enunciation • Excellent spelling/vocabulary • Strong memory-recall ability • Ability to handle multiple tasks while focusing on a high amount of attention to detail • Calm/relaxed demeanor • Comfortable and familiar with computers and new technology • Ability to perform under pressure with changing priorities • Ability to work flexible shifts (AM, PM, Weekends) STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request. EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow POSITION: Producer/ News Writer DATE: 06/02/2014 DEPARTMENT: News REPORTS TO: Assistant News Director ROLE: Produce a creative, non-stop newscast using all the resources that the FOX CT’s full HD studios have to offer. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Produce creative newscast determining story selection and stacking • Write copy for one hour newscasts and assign copy to associate producers and anchors • Be well informed about current events; read newspapers, follow Twitter, Facebook and social media daily • Accurately time the newscast • Coordinate editing of stories and special projects • Print scripts • Select sound bites and video for use in news stories and on-line • Suggest and produce franchise reports and sweeps stories • Read newspapers, competitive websites and follow social media daily • Work with Anchors, Weather, and Sports teams • Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to write clear, compelling broadcast copy • Previous experience as a broadcast news producer • Ability to remain calm under deadline pressure • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism required • Good attitude and team player REVENUE/BUDGETARY/STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: None ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE: An organizational chart illustrating the reporting relationships of this position supplied upon request EOE M/F/V/D TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow Digital Content Executive Producer News – Hartford, CT Reports to: News Director Position Summary WTIC-TV has an immediate opening for an Executive Producer of Digital Content. The candidate will set the vision and lead the news team that creates, develops and produces the stations digital coverage on all platforms. We are looking for a newsroom leader with strong news judgment who will foster a competitive digital newsroom culture. The right person for this job should thrive on working in the 24-hour news cycle. Primary Responsibilities • Managing, producing, and organizing WTIC digital platforms and mobile platforms. • Manages a team of 2-3 web producers • Ability to respond to breaking news by creating content of texts, web updates, mobile copy with urgency • Ability to work in a fast paced, creative environment with reporters and anchors who appear on TV • Understanding of journalism, digital and broadcast measurements including Nielsen ratings • Understanding of the need to develop our audience on all platforms: mobile, web, social and local television • Create 360 promotion among all platforms • Adapt to emerging technological trends quickly and with great urgency Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience • Candidate must have a 3-5 years’ experience in digital producing and management • Knowledge of basic coding, HTML, CMS, SEO, Photoshop and word processing programs • Social Media / Audience Engagement experience is required to lead our continued growth on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and other emerging social media platforms • Successful presence on social media • Ability to drive higher levels of engagement, web traffic, and television viewing from our social audiences. TRIBUNE is one of the country’s leading multimedia companies, operating businesses in broadcasting, publishing, and interactive. The company’s broadcasting group owns or operates 42 television stations, WGN America on national cable, the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV, Tribune Studios and Chicago’s WGN-AM. In publishing, Tribune’s leading daily newspapers include the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun, Sun Sentinel (South Florida), Orlando Sentinel, Hartford Courant, The Morning Call and Daily Press. Popular news and information websites complement Tribune’s print and broadcast properties and extend the company’s nationwide audience. EOE TO APPLY, PLEASE FORWARD RESUME TO: Human Resources, WTIC/WCCT-TV Television, 285 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06115 or E-mail to resumes@ctnow
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