WSET-TV
CURRENT OPENINGS
August 17, 2006
WSET-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No qualified person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other reason prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We solicit your assistance on these openings and future possible openings.
DEPARTMENT-POSITION/JOB TITLE-HIRING MANAGER-POSTING DATE
PRODUCTION-Show Producer PT-K. C. Spiron-08/17/06
NEWS-Editor FT-Bruce Kirk-07/19/06
SALES-New Business Account Executive FT-D. H. Powell-07/13/06
PRODUCTION-Production Assistant PT-Will Castle-06/29/06
NEWS-Reporter/Photographer FT (Lynchburg office)-Bruce Kirk-06/02/06
BROADCAST OPERATIONS-TV Control Operator FT-Gary Belch-01/11/06
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Posted at WSET-TV offices in Bedford, Danville, Lynchburg, and Roanoke, Virginia.
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WSET-TV
NEW POSITION LISTING
August 17, 2006
WSET-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No qualified person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other reason prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We solicit your assistance on this opening and future possible openings.
POSITION: Show Producer PT
DEPARTMENT: Production
DATE AVAILABLE: Immediately
HIRING MANAGER: K. C. Spiron, Director of Production
POSTED AT: WSET-TV, 2320 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501
WSET-TV Bedford Office
WSET-TV Danville Office
WSET-TV Roanoke Office
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Producer with emphasis on Talk Show/Entertainment Show Production will work with the Show Host to direct the Photographers, Editors, and other personnel, and be responsible for ensuring that high quality entertainment programs are consistently aired, and that standards of quality for all aspects of the show are maintained. The Producer will personally produce assigned shows. The Producer will also work with the Show Host to ensure that the responsibilities of guest/content scheduling, format, organization with other departments, writing, and distribution of final scripts are all accomplished correctly and within prescribed deadlines. The Producer will also perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Production and the Commercial Production Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced Education in the field of Broadcast Journalism which has given the applicant the ability to perform the required functions of the job or equivalent broadcasting work experience, which has prepared the applicant to perform the required functions of the job. Demonstration of skills by performance in audition or aircheck, supported by references and pre-employment interviews. Available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and for extended periods of overtime, if needed. Able to control high stress periods and heavy workload. Valid Virginia Driver’s license within 30 days of employment. Knowledge of journalistic standards as they relate to on-air presentation of segments. Accurate and comprehensive writing skills. Available to travel overnight to off-site locations, including foreign destinations, for extended periods of time, if needed. Access to an automobile if needed for transportation.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please apply in writing to Director of Human Resources, WSET-TV, P. O. Box 11588, Lynchburg, VA 24506-1588, or apply in person at WSET-TV, 2320 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24501 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. No phone calls please! EEO/M/F.
ATTENTION NEWS APPLICANTS: Applicants for positions in the News Department should submit a non-returnable VHS resume tape with letter, resume, and references.