FLORIDA: Multiple posts for WFLA TV
Title: Account Executive - 3 positions
Description: Develop new and incremental revenue by adding new clients and incremental revenue through convergence.
Skills: The talents to be a successful marketing oriented salesperson. An understanding of customer focused selling. Please e-mail resume to advertisingjobs@wfla.com
Title: Graphic Designer
Description: The graphic designer position requires a highly creative and motivated person. This position will require a high level of skill and proficiency in computer graphic design and animation. Proven track record in television graphic design and the ability to coordinate projects with little supervision a must. Skill in a multi-media environment a plus. The job requires a somewhat flexible schedule for working occasional weekend and night assignments
Skills: Must have good technical skills, excellent communication skills and demonstrate a strong sense of conceptualization and design. Candidate must be able to take charge of multiple projects, work smoothly with other designers, producers and directors and be a positive force within the Marketing Department. Qualified applicants need to send your non-returnable tape and resume to: WFLA-TV HR Dept.- 202 S. Parker Street, Tampa, Fl 33606
Title: Inventory Control Coordinator - 2 positions
Description: Prepare 7 logs per week. Maintain traffic instructions files. Process all traffic instructions. Meet company jobs standard/skills for items on attached list.
Skills: Analytical ability-able to identify problems, gather relevant data and note possible cause of problem. Clerical skills - Operate computer, copier and other office equipment, type accurate copy from rough drafts devise and access different filing systems, and maintain attention to detail. Communication skills - listen effectively, respond clearly and directly, prepare clear and concise written reports or records and explain information to others. Please e-mail resume to ctojobs@wfla.com
Title: Marketing Director
Description: Develop, implement and manage the execution of WFLA’s strategic marketing objective/plan. Set direction for the creative process of department. Oversee the department managers and staff. Responsible for ensuring all promotion efforts are well branded and meet station and convergence objectives. Other responsibilities: status reports, department budgets, station representative, work flow efficiency, staff development and interpreting market research.
Skills: Strong communications skills needed. Must be able to communicate with station/unit/corporate leadership in a constructive, professional and positive goal-oriented manner. Must be forward thinking. Knowledge of media buying strategy required. Creative writer/producer. Understand marketing/brand strategy. Technical knowledge of all forms of advertising production. Good organizational skills, decision making abilities, ability to supervise employees and provide leadership. Strong desire to win. E-mail resume to marketingjobs@wfla.com
Title: Assignment Editor
Description: Make beat calls to public safety agencies, assign crews to stories, respond to breaking news, handle logistics of crews in the field, take viewer calls, monitor scanners, establish ENG microwave shots, keep producers informed of all developing news, keep Convergence Partners informed of all developing news. Attend editorial meetings, assist Assignment Manager on the dayside desk, develop working relationships with PIO’s, and enter daily assignments into Newstar and Budgetbank.
Skills: Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience. At least 2 years experience in a medium to large market assignment desk, thorough knowledge of scanners and public safety radio, ability to make quick decisions under deadline pressure and understanding of technical aspects of ENG preferred. newsjobs@wfla.com
Title: Meteorologist (AMS Seal Required)
Description: On-air Meteorologist, preparing graphics on WSI and Baron Fastrac and Vipir Systems. AMS/CBM seal required. Regular weathercasts on WeatherPlus network. Strong computer and graphic skills. Willing to work in a strong team environment.
Skills: Five years experience, AMS/CBM seal required. WSI, Baron Fastrac and Vipir systems experience. Strong computer and graphic skills. newsjobs@wfla.com
Title: Production Technician PT
Description: Robotics & studio camera operator, Floor Director for weekend & daily newscasts and local programming including syndicated shows.
Skills: Experience in operation of robotic and studio cameras, studio & set lighting. Operating an audio board and Duet/ Chyron graphics system is helpful. Must be available for fill-in coverage. Please e-mail resume to operationsjobs@wfla.com
Title: Reporter
Description: Cover, write and produce news stories. Develop contacts and leads to generate enterprise story ideas. Research and verify facts. Seek out and interview news makers.
Skills: Strong writing and storytelling skills. Strong on camera and live reporting ability. Five years experience as on-air reporter. Computer literate. newsjobs@wfla.com
Title: PT Associate Producer
Description: Assist in the production of newscasts; write stories for newscasts, rip and sort scripts and run teleprompter if needed.
Skills: College preferred. Knowledge of computer. Producer background and TV experience preferred. newsjobs@wfla.com
Title: News Producer
Description: Research, write and produce newscasts. Must be creative with great writing skills with a clear vision on what makes a newscast relevant to the community. Must be able to handle lots of breaking news while staying calm under pressure. Need to have a flair for production values.
Skills: Prefer College degree, at least 3 years experience on-line producing and good computer skills. Strong people and communication skills necessary. newsjobs@wfla.com
Title: Video Editor
Description: Handle editing, filing, archive responsibilities for newscasts. Coordinate feeds. Ability to be creative and work under deadlines. Work under direction and supervision of Chief Editor
Skills: News Editor with at least 1 year of experience. Non-Linear editing experience helpful. . newsjobs@wfla.com
Title: Director/Technical Director
Description: Responsible for directing and switching fast-paced, complex newscasts and locally produced programs; news cut-ins; and conducting pre & post production sessions.
Skills: Requires minimum of 1-2 years experience as Director/Technical Director. Experience with Grass Valley 4000 & Kayak switchers, Krystal DVE & GVG Ignite system preferable. Familiarity with Sony 900/9100 editor non-linear editing system; ENPS News system; GVG NewsQ Pro playback system, Adobe Premiere, Chyron Duet and Pinnacle Deko graphics system would be helpful. Knowledge of all aspects of television production is a must, including live on-air & locally produced programs. Requires flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. operationsjobs@wfla.com
If not specified, please send resume and cover letter to WFLA News Channel 8, Attn: Human Resources, 202 South Parker Street, Tampa, FL. 33606, fax to (813) 259-7387, or e-mail to hr@wfla.com. An application must be completed through www.mediageneral.com. (Please no attachments or phone calls).
Drug testing and background check are prerequisite for employment. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
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