FiOS1 expanding News programming again!
If you wish to apply to any of our open positions please forward resume and cover letter WITH SALARY REQUIREMENT to resume@fios1news.com
Forward reels to WRNN-TV, 800 Westchester Ave., S-640, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Attn: HR
***FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES***
RNN Producer
Are you a producer who is passionate about politics and really knows the news?
WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an experienced and dependable line producer.
The position involves oversight of an hour program: Richard French Live. Ideal candidate will book guests, have experience line producing for a live news/talk/opinion format, have excellent TV writing skills, and be extremely organized. Ideal candidate should be well versed in news issues, skilled in writing some opinion pieces.
Requirements:
2+ years line producing experience and work well under pressure & tight deadlines.
Experience with ENPS and familiarity with New York City area are a plus.
4 year degree or equivalent work experience
Salary requirement must be submitted to be considered.
Senior Producer
WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking experienced and dependable News Producers. Must be able to line produce, write compelling news stories and work well under pressure & tight deadlines.
3+ years news producing experience is preferred. Producer must select stories, stack and write show, and help lead news staff. If you are a strong broadcast journalist who is editorially savvy, an effective team leader, can thrive under the pressure of deadlines and still create an excellent news product, we want to hear from you! We want inspired news-junkies with an eye for reporting timely news. Experience with ENPS a plus.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast and Internet
• Ability to show and tell compelling news story with strong visual elements
• Strong working knowledge of local and national news issues
• Ability to produce newscasts in a live and live-to-tape news wheel operation
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise others in the production process
• Ability to produce news stories and segments with little supervision
• Ability to be organized in thought, actions and habits, and lead others to meet deadlines with consistency and excellence under pressure
• 3+ years producing experience for News programming
Social Media Specialist
Show Your Digital Savvy
Candidates should demonstrate experience with the latest methods of web publishing and social media. Subject expertise in broadcasting is a plus.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree; advanced degree a plus
Web content writing experience; handling editorial duties for an online media company, ideally working on a variety of web content products
Prior experience writing for a Top 100 blog ideal
Experience with Web search engines, online research and the role of user-generated content
Editing, web research and proofing skills
Knowledge and understanding of web trends and social media. Ideal candidates are regular Twitter and Facebook users and can demonstrate an understanding of Facebook and other social media sites (YouTube, MySpace, etc.)
Proven track record of success
Ability to succeed in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
Self-motivated go-getter who is driven to achieve results creatively
Weather Reporter/Anchor (Full Time)
Seeking experienced weather anchors for weekend newscasts. Responsibilities include: news writing/copy editing, and field reporting on major weather-related stories.
Requirements
• College degree in communications, journalism, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure with demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted reports with continuity, meaning and clarity.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• 1-2 years experience as a weather reporter/anchor
Junior Broadcast Technician (Full Time)
Do you enjoy working with digital video, perhaps shooting and then editing home movies on the computer? Do family and friends rely on you to setup their new HDTVs and media center equipment? Do you have a strong I.T. skill set and realize that today’s television stations rely heavily on computers? If you just “get it,” you could have a future as a Broadcast I.T. Engineer and should review the requirements of a position available at RNN-TV in Westchester, NY:
Technical Skills:
• CCNA and/or MCSE preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 server & workstation, including Active Directory, a must
• Mac OS & Final Cut Pro experience a plus
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential. Applicant should be comfortable troubleshooting computer systems at the component level.
• General understanding of digital video formats is helpful
• Working knowledge of fiber optic distribution systems as well as LAN/WAN/VPN, Video over IP and VOIP technologies is important
• Must be able to read technical drawings/documentation
Non-technical Skills:
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• In addition to working well independently, must also work well as part of a team
• Ability to work well with people at all levels, professions and disciplines
Being a 24/7 broadcast facility, this position may require working some evenings, overnights or weekends.
Operations Coordinator (Full Time) Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun
WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is looking for a highly organized, hands-on Operations Coordinator with knowledge of various areas of live television production (control room, master control, shooting, editing).
Responsibilities:
Supervise the daily activities of the broadcast operations unit. Determine workflow and manage scheduling. Implement operational polices and procedures. Recruit and train new employees, manage and develop production staff. Ability to fill-in for various production positions when necessary and willing to work until the job is done. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.
Requirements:
• 1-3 year’s prior television production staff management experience.
• B.A. in communications or journalism
Master Control Operator (Full Time)
Seeking a Master Control Operator willing to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving various problems, requiring general knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures. Candidate will perform both assigned and unscheduled duties and will work effectively in a team environment. Master Control is a 24/7 department; MCO’s work all shifts including weekends, overnight and holidays.
Requirements:
• Operate control room boards and monitor programming as needed
• Log all required transmitter readings
• Produce all commercial dubs as well as supervise transmission of station
• Maintain station log, run pre-taped and live programming, respond to timing changes at a moments notice
• Take accurate transmitter readings, record and log feeds for news, and edit in commercials for pre-recorded shows
• B.A. in related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a broadcast/cable environment with basic knowledge of production equipment and production techniques, computer-based production as well as basic knowledge of video/audio signal and tape dynamics.
Graphics Designer AM Shift (Full Time) M-F
Responsibilities include creation of broadcast graphics for daily newscasts. Additional responsibilities involve operating studio camera, teleprompter, audio, and other duties as needed. Must have excellent attention to detail including grammar and spelling, have a working knowledge of live control room operations and fast paced newscast production techniques. Successful candidate should possess good communication skills and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.
Requirements:
• 2 years experience in a live news environment
• Candidates must be dependable and have thorough knowledge of PhotoShop
• After Effects knowledge a plus
Editor AM Shift (Full Time) M-F
Experienced editors with comprehensive editing skills who can successfully contribute to the production team.
Duties:
• Thorough knowledge of television production and post production
• Advanced working knowledge of the NTSC and PAL transmission and video standards
• Knowledge of sound mixing techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of advanced editing systems and software, both PC and Mac based
• Ability to perform complex audio and video editing and mixing tasks as well as complex video effects in storytelling and design
• Thorough understanding of computer and server technology with good computer skills
• Excellent creative ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with working outside of the normal shifts
Must be organized, detail-oriented, work well under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and basic knowledge of Photoshop required.
***PART TIME/FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES***
Freelance Weekend Anchor
Seeking experienced News Anchors for daily newscasts. In addition to anchoring, responsibilities may include: some news writing/copy editing, and field reporting on major stories.
Requirements:
• College degree in communications, journalism, related field, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure with demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted reports with continuity, meaning, and clarity
• Proven ability to handle stress
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• At least 2 years experience as a news anchor
Freelance Weekend Editor
Experienced editors with comprehensive editing skills who can successfully contribute to the production team.
Duties:
• Thorough knowledge of television production and post production
• Advanced working knowledge of the NTSC and PAL transmission and video standards
• Knowledge of sound mixing techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of advanced editing systems and software, both PC and Mac based
• Ability to perform complex audio and video editing and mixing tasks as well as complex video effects in storytelling and design
• Thorough understanding of computer and server technology with good computer skills
• Excellent creative ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with working outside of the normal shifts
Must be organized, detail-oriented, work well under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and basic knowledge of Photoshop required.
Freelance Weekend Weather Reporter/Anchor
Seeking experienced weather anchors for daily newscasts. Responsibilities include: news writing/copy editing, and field reporting on major weather-related stories.
Requirements
• College degree in communications, journalism, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure with demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted reports with continuity, meaning and clarity.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• 1-2 years experience as a weather reporter/anchor
Freelance Weekend Producer
News producers must be able to line produce, write compelling news stories and work well under pressure & tight deadlines. Producer must select stories, stack and write show, and help lead news staff. If you are a strong broadcast journalist who is editorially savvy, can thrive under the pressure of deadlines and still create an excellent news product, we want to hear from you! Experience with ENPS a plus.
Requirements:
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast and Internet
• Ability to show and tell compelling news story with strong visual elements
• Strong working knowledge of local and national news issues
• Ability to produce newscasts in a live and live-to-tape news wheel operation
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise others in the production process
• Ability to produce news stories and segments with little supervision
• Ability to be organized in thought, actions and habits, and lead others to meet deadlines with consistency and excellence under pressure
• 1+ years producing experience for News programming
• B.A. in communications or journalism
Freelance Weekend One Man Band Reporter- Covering NJ or LI
Responsibilities:
• Pitch story ideas to producer/and news director and be able to enterprise assignments in the field
• Monitor and keep track of local news related events by way of email/phone tips,
• Associated Press “day schedule events” and newswires, local newspapers and newsroom faxes
• Prepare and research stories to cover and questions to ask during interviews as directed by producer and/or news director
•Field produce stories as a one-man-band reporter by arranging on-camera interviews, stand-ups, and b-roll footage; this includes scheduling, framing, and blocking.
• Maintain, transport, and understand how to operate ENG equipment
• Serve as videographer by gathering story elements on shoots
• Perform “as-lives” or live hits in the field or in studio as directed
• Cultivate and maintain news contacts
• Know general territory and direction associated with assigned beat
• Screen and transcribe field tapes
• Ingest selected field tape footage from tape deck to computer
• Prepare reporter’s script in accordance with news director’s approval and deadline
• Enter story elements including script, supers, and TRT into ENPS (station’s editorial news platform)
• Voice track (record narration) by way of Final Cut Pro (station’s editing software)
• Edit material in accordance with script by way of Final Cut Pro (station’s editing software)
• Send digital file to Transmission server by way of Newsqueue (station’s digital transfer system)
Requirements:
• Excellent writing, reporting and editing ability
• Access to a vehicle for daily travel to Long Island
• Experience as one person band reporter
• BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
Part Time Traffic Assistant
Responsibilities:
• Organize and maintain ALL tape rooms including, but not limited to, the following:
• Organize RNN, TVE tape room according to PP number
• Organize FiOS DC, LI & NJ tape room
• Purge any and all outdated longform (infomercial) tapes
• Organize RNN and TVE commercial tapes
• Purge any and all outdated shortform commercial tapes
• Pull all necessary tapes for ALL 6 channels to be brought down to Master Control
• Assist with traffic team on preparing logs in advance. This would lead into eventually working ahead on weekend logs for all stations.
•Assisting in bringing materials to and from Traffic and Master Control as necessary. This includes tapes to be ingested, tapes for the following day, and any other extraneous materials either department may require.
• Assist with various administrative duties including, but not limited to, the following:
• The faxing back of all traffic confirmations
• Filing of confirmed traffic instructions
• Sending back any tapes as requested by clients
• Emailing clients verified log requests
• Updating the Traffic Calendar
Requirements:
• Must be available to work 24 hours per week (flexible with days and hours M-F, 9-5)
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