Updated August 25, 2008
Title: FT Promotions Writer/Producer
Requirements: Write and produce news updates, news topicals and news image spots. Must have strong writing and communication skills, a great eye for graphics and 2 years experience in on-air news promotion. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Special Projects Producer
Requirements: Producer will work as off-air reporter, putting together aggressive, compelling segments for our newscast. Excellent researching, interviewing, and writing skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to think visually and use creative video in stories. At least 2 years producing special projects segments in major television news market. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Executive Producer
Requirements: Seeking a dynamic individual to lead a strong staff of journalists and become an integral member of the news management team. Individual will be responsible for managing a news program, providing journalistic and creative direction for the program. Management experience preferred. Knowledge of Boston or New England helpful. College degree preferred.
Title: Producer
Requirements: Line produce fast-paced, creative, breaking-news focused newscast with responsibility for story selection and placement, graphics, teases, pre-production effects; assign duties to writers and production assistants; work closely with Executive Producers and Creative Services Department to showcase coverage. 3-5 years medium-major market producing experience required. Knowledge of New England preferred. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
Title: PT Production Assistant
Requirements: Assist Producer and/or Director in preparation of news shows under the direction of Executive and Program Producers. Perform administrative support duties, prepare and distribute news formats, and assist with research. Some newsroom experience required. College degree preferred. WHDH is an E.O.E. Employer.
Title: PT Graphic Designer
Requirements: Produce, conceptualize, design and create graphics for various newscasts, print work, and promotion spots as assigned. Computer graphic program experience including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator, Cinema 4D required and Vizrt knowledge a plus. Individual must also be self-motivated, ambitious, and a team player with the ability to juggle multiple assignments and work under tight deadlines. Excellent composition and animation skills are a must. Graphics Design degree or related experience required. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Payroll Coordinator
Requirements: In this role, you will process a biweekly payroll (ADP), issuing related reports for Accounting via Reportsmith. In addition, you will also prepare and process employee changes, post jobs, distribute HR mail and resumes, coordinate intern program and provide administrative support for Human Resources. The ideal candidate will be an extremely detail oriented self-starter who works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines. 2-3 years of payroll and administrative experience with excellent computer and reporting skills (Word, Excel, Reportsmith); Bachelor’s Degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: PT Chyron Operator
Requirements: Work as Chyron Operator for news programming; must accurately build, load and display information for newscasts. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Excellent computer skills along with typing, spelling and proofreading skills mandatory. One (1) year Chyron Duet and Lyric Software experience preferred; One (1) year Chyron Infinit experience preferred; college degree is also preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: PT Special Projects Producer
Requirements: Producer will work as off-air reporter, putting together aggressive, compelling segments for our newscast. Excellent researching, interviewing, and writing skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines. Ability to think visually and use creative video in stories. At least 2 years producing special projects segments in major television news market. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Producer
Requirements: Line produce fast-paced, creative, breaking-news focused newscast with responsibility for story selection and placement, graphics, teases, pre-production effects; assign duties to writers and production assistants; work closely with Executive Producers and Creative Services Department to showcase coverage. 3-5 years medium-major market producing experience required. Knowledge of New England preferred. Weekend evening hours. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
Title: Cut-In Writer/Producer
Requirements: Write and produce nightly news updates, news topicals and news image spots. Must have strong writing and communication skills, a great eye for graphics and 2 years experience in on-air news promotion. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title: Account Executive
Requirements: AE will generate new and service existing local accounts, ensuring all financial goals of TV station are being exceeded, while developing and maintaining relationships with agencies and clients. Must have the ability to manage and enhance direct relationships with agencies and clients to promote station image and perception. The ability to identify the needs of advertisers and prepare custom sales presentations with solutions to those needs is necessary. Responsibilities include; developing and creating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients, continual development of new business revenue streams. Maintaining a customer friendly attitude and dedication to customer needs, being prepared with all information needed (including historical budget, last years’ share, this year’s budget, targeted share for day-parts used or any other historical or present information) that sales management requires to make sound and informed business decisions.
A Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or equivalent related experience is required. Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze specific sales situations. Experience with “One Domain”, “CMR”, “Matrix” and “OSI” software applications a plus. Must demonstrate the effective recognition, oral and written communication skills to influence external contacts. Requires one to three years of sales experience with a prior radio or television background preferred. WHDH is an E.O.E. Employer.
Title: Account Executive
Requirements: AE will generate new and service existing local accounts, ensuring all financial goals of TV station are being exceeded, while developing and maintaining relationships with agencies and clients. Must have the ability to manage and enhance direct relationships with agencies and clients to promote station image and perception. The ability to identify the needs of advertisers and prepare custom sales presentations with solutions to those needs is necessary. Responsibilities include; developing and creating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients, continual development of new business revenue streams. Maintaining a customer friendly attitude and dedication to customer needs, being prepared with all information needed (including historical budget, last years’ share, this year’s budget, targeted share for day-parts used or any other historical or present information) that sales management requires to make sound and informed business decisions.
A Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or equivalent related experience is required. Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze specific sales situations. Experience with “One Domain”, “CMR”, “Matrix” and “OSI” software applications a plus. Must demonstrate the effective recognition, oral and written communication skills to influence external contacts. Requires one to three years of sales experience with a prior radio or television background preferred. WHDH is an E.O.E. Employer.
Title: Producer
Requirements: Line produce fast-paced, creative, breaking-news focused newscast with responsibility for story selection and placement, graphics, teases, pre-production effects; assign duties to writers and production assistants; work closely with Executive Producers and Creative Services Department to showcase coverage. 3-5 years medium-major market producing experience required. Knowledge of New England preferred. Weekend morning hours. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
Title: Newsperson/Reporter
Requirements: : Research, report, write, produce and present stories for air. 3-5 years of television reporting experience in medium or large market required. Solid journalist, aggressive reporter, excellent writer and outstanding on live shots. College degree preferred. Send tape and resume to Human Resources. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
Title: Nightside Satellite Coordinator
Requirements: Position will include coordinating all feeds to and from WHDH-TV and all trucks in the field, as well as NBC and CNN and all affiliates. Satellite Coordinator must excel at organizing many different elements especially in breaking news situations. Desk experience is a must, as coordinator will be assisting the Assignment Editors each night and filling in for their shifts on an as-needed basis. Experience in Avid Media Manager a plus.
Title: Maintenance Technician
Requirements: Operation, repair and maintenance of broadcast equipment to the component level. SBE certification and FCC license preferred. Experience in maintaining analogue and digital broadcast equipment, including non-linear and linear editing systems, cameras, beta cam sx systems, video file servers, network integration's system, microwave and satellite systems. Thorough knowledge of Windows/Mac/Unix/Linux based operating systems, LAN/WAN platforms. TCP/IP. 2-5 years of maintenance experience in television broadcast preferred.
Title: PT Maintenance Technician
Requirements: Operate, repair and maintain state-of-the-art television broadcast equipment. FCC license and SBE certification preferred. Experience in maintaining cameras, VTR's, digital video effects, paint/graphic systems, computer and editing systems. BSEE preferred. 1 to 3 years of maintenance experience in television broadcast.
Title: PT Van Technician
Requirements: Seek experienced van technician with additional skills in one or more of additional areas: audio, shoot, edit, KU operator (requires CDL license), rack operations and maintenance. Hours various – shifts various. Major market experience preferred.
Title: PT Photographer/Editor
Requirements: A minimum of five years experience in news photography and editing is mandatory. A through knowledge of all ENG practices is required. The ability to operate Microwave trucks is preferred. A demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines is required. Non linear editing experience is a plus. A Broadcast Communications degree, and or technical training is required. A clean driver's license is also required.
Please refer to job number and title. An EOE, M/F/D/V.
Send resume to:
WHDH-TV, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
7 Bulfinch Place
Boston, MA 02114
Fax: (617) 248-0653
E-mail:human_resources@whdh.com
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