The following represents brief descriptions. It is not intended, nor should it be construed, to represent a comprehensive and/or exhaustive description of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of each position.
OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Organizes program elements and directs personnel during live telecasts and production sessions. Also needs to operate studio automation software that controls switchers, graphics, audio, and robotic cameras from a single control point. Performs other production duties as necessary. Minimum of four years experience in a television station, production facility, network or cable network studio operation with at least two years experience directing and technical directing newscasts. Experience with the Sony 8000 switcher, Sony ELC automation. Avid Command, Wheatstone audio board and the Chyron X-Clips & Hyper-X is strongly recommended. Solid computer skills and the ability to work well with peers while under pressure to meet deadlines is essential. Good written and oral communication skills are also necessary.
PRODUCTION TRAINEE
Operate robotic and hand-held cameras. Help with lighting equipment and teleprompter. Assist with set and prop construction and perform other duties as necessary. Candidates should have a recent college degree (one year or less), preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting. They must be able to take direction, work well with others, and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent oral and communication skills are required. Scheduled hours for this position are from 3:45PM until 11:45PM.
NEWS
REPORTER
Gathers, prepares and disseminates news on the air live both in the studio and at remote locations; interviews subjects in the field; cultivates and maintains contacts with news sources and cultivates new ones; integrates graphics and videotape with audio tracks to produce news story packages for broadcasts; researches and develops stories for future use; assumes responsibility for final content and presentation of news stories on the air. Candidates must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure. He/she must have the skills and experience necessary to make independent editorial decisions in the field and to supervise photographers and technical staff assigned to work with him/her in the field; must have the ability to learn the newsroom’s computer system and be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation; must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person and over the phone; must have a college degree and at least two years experience as a news reporter for a commercial television station.
NEWS TRAINEE
Collate and distribute news scripts for FOX 5 Newscasts. Perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned by newsroom management and staff, including answering newsroom telephones, sorting mail, and collating and distributing memos and other documents. Candidates must have a recent college degree (one year or less), preferably in Journalism or Broadcasting. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Send resume with salary requirements and non-returnable tape (if applicable) to:
Human Resources, WAGA/FOX 5
1551 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Fax: 404-724-4426.
E-Mail: hratlanta@foxtv.com.
No phone calls please!
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