News Bureau Position

Job Description

WTHI-TV is seeking a News Producer/Reporter/Manager to join our award-winning team. We are a smaller market station, but we take news seriously. We are a dominant #1 station with great resources and a long tradition of success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):
-Must live in Southern Indiana or Illinois and operate out of Vincennes, Indiana
-Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout Southern Indiana and Illinois.
-Must work closely with Vincennes University to obtain and manage content for on-air and online use.
-Shoots and edits news video stories, including daily news, special news, features, sports, and live events.
-Takes direction from, and interact with, the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
-Maintains and operates camera equipment as well as company vehicle safely and efficiently.

Required Skills

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
-Maintains positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
-Responds positively to feedback.
-Ability to edit raw video to newscast form in a manner to complete the story for the viewer.
-Proficient in social networking sites. Ex: Twitter, Facebook.
-Must be detail-oriented.
-Must always present professional image as a representation of the station.
-Pre-Employment Background Check

Training/Equipment: Operate camera and live equipment.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:
Must be able to operate computer and editing machine. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Education Required

High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in broadcasting, journalism, or related field preferred. Video photography in a medium or major market TV News station preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees and a 401(k)-contribution plan for eligible employees.

How to Apply

Please apply at:
https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wthi.html

EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED