If you wish to apply to any of our open positions please forward resume and cover letter WITH SALARY REQUIREMENT to resume@rnntv.com.

Forward reels to WRNN-TV:

800 Westchester Avenue
S-640
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Attn: HR

Host of Money & Main $treet

"Each day we will take you to a different Main Street in a Long Island town. To feel the pulse of your Long Island Business Community and get ahead in 2011 join us Monday-Friday at 10am for a half-hour as we answer your financial questions."

http://fios1news.com/longisland/mainstreet

Responsibilities:

• Pitch business story ideas to senior producer/executive producer and be able to enterprise assignments in the field
• Monitor and keep track of business 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 senior producer/executive producer
• Field produce stories by arranging on-camera interviews, stand-ups, and b-roll footage, which includes scheduling, framing, and blocking
• 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
• Prepare reporter's script in accordance with senior producer/executive producer’s approval and deadline

Requirements:

• Experience working on deadline and working independently
• Experience in journalism. Demonstrated expertise at developing a major journalism specialty
• Experience producing stories on national news issues
• Demonstrable interest in business-related issues
• Ability to break news and aggressively set a coverage agenda
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure
• Must be able to report breaking stories for both newscasts and major programs
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Access to a vehicle for regular travel to Long Island and Westchester
• BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
• Must have anchoring and studio experience

Part Time Jr. Accountant Trainee

Duties:

• Receive and distribute company mail
• Enter Purchase Orders
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review expense reports for accurate supporting documentation
• Enter expense invoices into QuickBooks
• Update vendor contracts and database
• Prepare monthly analysis on select accounts
• Assist with month-end closing

Requirements:

• Enrolled in a 4 year college degree program in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• Proficient in MS Excel and QuickBooks.
• Available part-time 2-3 days per week, 8-9 hours per day.
• Accuracy–Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication–Ability to communicate effectively.

Jr. Accountant

SUMMARY

Responsible for the day to day accounting activities to manage the accounts payable function. Process journal entries, prepare account analysis and assisting in other accounting areas.

DUTIES

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Responsible for all activities in managing the Accounts Payable function.
• Ensure all vendor contracts are logged, scanned are maintained in the database.
• Maintain vendor database and prepare purchase orders.
• Ensure invoices are coded and entered into the proper general ledger accounts.
• Ensure timely review and processing of employee expense reports.
• Analyze automobile control logs to ensure accuracy.
• Process weekly vendor payments and their distribution to vendors.
• Update check register into Chase positive pay.
• Process and reconcile intercompany entries.
• Analyze expense to ensure proper expense classification.
• Analyze select balance sheet (prepaid) accounts.
• Prepare month end accruals as needed to ensure accuracy of incurred expenses.
• Prepare select B/S and P/L account reconciliations.
• Assist in month end closing process.
• Assist in special projects requested by the Controller and CFO.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on accounting experience. Strong general ledger, accounts payable and account analysis required. Proficient in MS Excel and QuickBooks.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with the following skill set.

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication – Ability to communicate effectively with management.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution or deal proactively with issues.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Receptionist/Office Administrator

The Receptionist makes the first and last impression, and this responsibility should be taken seriously. In addition, this position is responsible for providing administrative support for the Human Resources Department. This includes several key requirements: confidentiality, professionalism, superior attention to detail and tenacious follow up skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer and direct incoming calls utilizing a multi-line switchboard
• Greet visitors, granting access to the building in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Prepare invoices and expense reports for signature, requesting supporting documents necessary for payment and escalating any discrepancies to ensure timely payment processing
• Provide primary administrative support and assist with HR activities including, but not limited to: 
  • Background checks
  • Employee Phone
  • Monthly Calendar
  • Employment Verifications
  • Filing
  • Update Phone Book on a monthly basis
  • Receive, open, and deliver mail and packages daily
  • Assist with companywide events (Holiday Party, etc.)
  • Schedule intern interviews

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified individual must possess initiative, be friendly and approachable and detail conscious. This position also requires the following:

• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher. Access a plus.
• Very thorough and detail oriented. Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with personnel at all levels of the Company
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Must have prior office environment experience; 1-3 yrs administrative/business experience preferred.

Editor/Graphics

Responsibilities include editing video segments and 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:

• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro required
• Knowledge of Photoshop required
• Knowledge of After Effects required
• 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
• 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

Senior Producer

Are you a senior producer who is passionate about politics and really knows the news?

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an experienced and dependable senior producer.
The position involves oversight of 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. Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirement to resume@rnntv.com.

Sponsorship Sales Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an outgoing, creative Sponsorship Sales Professional with strong relationship skills who will drive new business and be responsible for the development of corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of broadcast sales management/sponsorship experience with a strong analytical, strategic and tactical background.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner needs analysis
• Partnership strategic development
• Structure, price, successfully negotiate and close all deals and arrangements
• Oversee sponsor contracts, invoicing, and accounts receivable or develop processes to ensure execution and collections.
• Selling commercial time, program time and production services.
• Creation and development of comprehensive proposals and presentations
• Sales and renewal strategy
• Research related to partner development and relevant industry categories
• Sales goals achievement

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES

• B.A. in Marketing, Business Management or related degree required
• Experience selling broadcast media and advertising
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent writing and language skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Skill set must include: Inventory Management, Budgeting Skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Multi-tasking essential

One Person Band Reporter (Long Island/New Jersey)

POSITION SUMMARY

Write, produce, shoot and edit news stories for daily broadcasts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Pitch story ideas to producer/and news director
• 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 (at least 2 per day) 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
• Perform as videographer/editor by gathering story elements on shoots
• Perform “as-lives” or live hits in the field or in studio as directed
• Screen and transcribe field tapes
• 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 using Final Cut Pro
• Send digital files to Transmission using Newsqueue (station’s digital transfer system)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to utilize and operate broadcast equipment to perform job duties.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Line Producer

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking experienced and dependable News Line Producers. Must be able to line produce, write compelling news stories and work well under pressure & tight deadlines. 

1-2+ years news producing experience is required. Line producer must select stories, stack and write show. 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! We want inspired news-junkies with an eye for reporting timely news. Experience with ENPS required. Salary requirement and writing sample must be submitted to be considered.

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 produce news stories and segments with little supervision
• Ability to be organized in thought, actions and habits, and meet deadlines with consistency and excellence under pressure
• 2+ years line producing experience for News programming

*Candidates without NEWS line producing experience will not be considered*

Senior Producer (Wednesday – Sunday)

Are you an accomplished line producer looking to take that next step in your career?

Then maybe you are right for this Senior Producer role with our rapidly expanding company, where the sky is the limit for people with a passion for news.

We are looking for an experienced and dependable journalist, to oversee our weekend news coverage and to supervise our editorial staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience line producing live and taped news, have excellent TV news writing skills, and be extremely organized and aggressive in the pursuit of a good story.

Requirements:

• 4 to 5+ years line producing experience Strong News writing ability and confidence to copy edit scripts and reporter packages Work well under pressure & tight deadlines.
• Comfortable in a supervisory role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Long Island, New Jersey and New York City area is a plus.
• Knowledge of ENPS also is a plus
• 4 year degree or equivalent work experience

Salary requirement must be submitted to be considered.

Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirement to resume@rnntv.com.

Please note-due to the quantity of applicants, we can only respond to individuals selected for interviews.

Executive Producer

POSTION SUMMARY

To plan, coordinate and supervise all aspects of news shows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Supervise writing, plan story selection, graphics selection, editing, production and execution of daily newscasts and special programming.
• Coach and develop producers and other direct reports.
• Manage line producers and facilitate producer schedules.
• Take full responsibility for execution of assigned newscasts as well as other special assignments.
• Monitor competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative newsgathering techniques and equipment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: College degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 10 years news producing experience-Top 10 Market preferred. Must have a thorough understanding of television news operations. Excellent management skills and experience managing teams. Strong communication and conflict management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent editorial judgment.

Master Control Operator

POSTION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• 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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: B.A. in related field

Experience: 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.

Videographer/Editor (Long Island/New Jersey)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: B.A. in related field

Experience: 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Videographers/editors also known as cameramen or camera operators are responsible for capturing images and recordings on video tape and editing footage

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Field shooting and editing on a daily basis
• Constant operation of digital equipment
• Driving to locations and setting up and operating equipment
• Excellent creative ability and thorough understanding of computer and server technology with good computer skills
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Jr. Broadcast IT Engineer

POSTION SUMMARY

Enjoy working with digital video, perhaps shooting and then editing home movies on the computer? Do you have a strong I.T. skill set and realize that today’s television stations rely heavily on computers? If the answer is yes, you may have a future as a Broadcast I.T. Engineer at RNN-TV.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Use of Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 server & workstation, including Active Directory
• read technical drawings/documentation
• Use of fiber optic distribution systems as well as LAN/WAN/VPN, Video over IP and VOIP technologies
• CCNA and/or MCSE preferred
• Digital video formats
• Troubleshooting and problem solving at the component level

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Degree in related field

Experience: Experience in all related IT systems required