POSITION:

Sports Director

STATUS:

Full-time

REPORTS TO:

News Director

CLASSIFICATION:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for producing and managing the researching, developing, shooting, writing, editing, producing and narrating sports reports and programming for a variety of content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, KEZI 9 News Mobile, Facebook, Twitter, MeTV, and other stations and platforms in the broadcast group. 

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Managing the sports reporters/anchors and their production of content for all platforms

• Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting stories for multiple content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, Facebook, Twitter, KEZI 9 News Mobile, MeTV and other stations in the broadcast group

• Overseeing sportscasts and sports specials in all phases of production

• Maintaining a current understanding of all sports news occurring in our primary coverage area as well as the state, nation and world

• Creating and maintaining day files, story files, and telephone/address files

• Anchoring and producing assigned sportscasts

• Serving on-call as scheduled

• Maintaining assigned video equipment and associated TVU gear

• Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions

• Other duties as assigned by the News Director or General Manager

SKILLS REQUIRED/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of experience as a television sports reporter/anchor preferred

• Ability to shoot, write, edit clearly and efficiently

• Ability to perform effectively under extreme deadline pressure

• Excellent interpersonal skills; a “team player”

• Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, overnights and holidays as needed

• College degree in journalism or related discipline required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Dexterity to operate equipment, which may be heavy (approximately up to 55 pounds)

• Seeing and hearing necessary to handle all job functions

• May be required to deliver reports from various places, which may require walking, climbing or other means of getting to the location with camera equipment without a grip

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:  

The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require it.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time, salaried position.
• A pre-employment drug screen is required
• Equal Opportunity Employer

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

§  Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting stories for multiple content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, Facebook, Twitter, KEZI 9 News Mobile, MeTV and other stations in the broadcast group

§  Overseeing sportscasts and sports specials in all phases of production

§  Maintaining a current understanding of all sports news occurring in our primary coverage area as well as the state, nation and world

§  Creating and maintaining day files, story files, and telephone/address files

§  Anchoring and producing assigned sportscasts

§  Serving on-call as scheduled

§  Cleaning news vehicles and newsroom

§  Maintaining assigned video equipment and associated ENG gear

§  Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions

§  Other duties as assigned by the Sports Director, News Director or General Manager

 SKILLS REQUIRED/QUALIFICATIONS:

§  1-2 years of experience as a television sports reporter/anchor preferred

§  Ability to shoot, write, edit clearly and efficiently

§  Ability to perform effectively under extreme deadline pressure

§  Excellent interpersonal skills; a “team player”

§  Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, overnights and holidays as needed

§  College degree in journalism or related discipline required

 OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

§  Dexterity to operate equipment, which may be heavy (approximately up to 55 pounds)

§  Seeing and hearing necessary to handle all job functions

§  May be required to deliver reports from various places, which may require walking, climbing or other means of getting to the location with camera equipment without a grip

§  Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license

  STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES: 

The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change or exigencies require it.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time posisiton; rate of pay is hourly.

OPENING DATE:  March 1, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  Until filled

LOCATION:          Eugene, OR

Join our amazing advertising sales team at KEZI, Eugene’s ABC network affiliate.  We’re the #1 news station and most recognized local television brand in the market. 

Experience in media sales or related field is preferred.  Looking for a team-oriented professional with a proven record of new business development, digital advertising sales, transactional account management and a tireless work ethic.  Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to multi-task well in a fast-paced environment, and superb customer relations skills.   An Oregon driver’s license and good driving record are required as well as a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

The Account Executive will be responsible for selling advertising to existing clients and building an additional list of clients through new business development.

Western Oregon is beyond beautiful from the mountains to the coast, noted for our natural environment, recreational opportunities, and the arts.  We are home to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• This is a full-time position.
• A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DROUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED
• EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

OPENING DATE:          February 5^th, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           Until filled

LOCATION:                  Eugene, Oregon

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is primarily responsible for researching, developing, shooting, writing, editing, producing and narrating reports for a variety of content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, KEZI 9 News Mobile, Facebook, Twitter, MeTV, and other stations and platforms in the broadcast group.
• Perform live shots from the newsroom and in the field.  Anchor and produce newscasts as assigned, beginning with weekend mornings.  Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions.
• College degree in journalism or related discipline required.  Two plus years prior television news experience as an anchor/reporter preferred.  Ability to produce newscasts.  Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends and weekdays.  Ability to use, transport and lift video camera equipment and tripod (approx.  55 lbs.) without assistance from a grip or videographer.  Proficient at shooting and editing under extreme deadline pressure.  Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team player.

KEZI-TV is located in the beautiful Willamette Valley.  You’ll live and work just a short drive away from golfing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and the beautiful Oregon coast.  Portland is less than a two hour drive away if you need an occasional big city fix.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a full-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED/EQUAL OPPORTUITY EMPLOYER

Send cover letter, resume, references and reel to geitner@kezi.com, or:

Ms. Gail Eitner

KEZI 9 News

P.O. Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting stories for multiple content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, Facebook, Twitter, KEZI 9 News Mobile, MeTV and other stations in the broadcast group
• Reporting live from the field on breaking news stories and from scheduled news events
• Maintaining close communication with assignment desk and producers 
• Establishing and cultivating sources and beats
• Creating and maintaining day files, story files and telephone/address files
• Maintaining a current understanding of all news occurring in our primary coverage area as well as the state, nation and the world
• Cleaning news vehicles and newsroom
• Maintaining assigned video equipment and associated ENG gear
• Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions
• Other duties as assigned by the News Director or General Manager

SKILLS REQUIRED/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Actual experience in a like paid position or multiple internships
• Ability to shoot, write, edit and report clearly and efficiently
• Ability to perform effectively under extreme deadline pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a “team player”
• Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, overnights and holidays as needed
• College degree in journalism or related discipline

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Dexterity to operate equipment, which may be heavy (approximately up to 55 pounds)
• Seeing and hearing necessary to handle all job functions
• May be required to deliver reports from various places, which may require walking, climbing or other means of getting to the location with camera equipment without a grip
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

Send cover letter, resume, and references to: geitner@kezi.com, or mail to:

Gail Eitner

KEZI 9 News

PO Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LOCATION:                  Eugene, OR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences, and at least 1 year on-air experience preferred.  Knowledge of WSI Max Storm system helpful.  Strong preference will be given to candidates with AMS CBM certification.  Ability to use, transport and lift video camera equipment and tripod (approx.  55 lbs.) without assistance from a grip or videographer.  Proficient at shooting and editing under extreme deadline pressure.  Ability to produce newscasts a plus.  Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Possess or obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and present weather forecasts for our newscasts, and generating content for kezi.com, Facebook, Twitter, and KEZI 9 News Mobile.  Anchor weathercasts in-studio or live on location.  Keep current on topical meteorology, science and technology issues and computer graphics operation.  Maintain close liaison with NWS representatives.  Report science stories, feature stories and produce specials as assigned.  Represent station at various community functions. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a full-time, salaried position.
• A pre-employment drug screen is required

KEZI-TV is in the beautiful Willamette Valley.  You’ll live and work just a short drive away from golfing, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and the beautiful Oregon coast.  Portland is less than a two-hour drive away if you need an occasional big city fix.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DESCRIPTION:     A Technical Media Producer (TMP) is a hybrid position which includes the responsibilities of a Master Control Operator and a Technical Director. The TMP is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring on-air streams, FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming/commercials.  Daily assignments will include directing at least one newscast, ingesting/segmenting various long-form programs, ingesting commercial spots, loading programming playlists for the following day, and performing various tasks as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:    Operation of Ross Overdrive automation (including robotic cameras, audio console, graphics, and production video switcher), and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following:  commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting, & a working knowledge of web production.  Operation of Edius editing software, and studio teleprompter. Daily care & maintenance of equipment & studio.  Work closely with all departments to meet daily demands.  Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:   Master Control and Live Production experience.  Experience with production automation system like Ross Overdrive, ability to work under pressure, great communication/people skills, ability to multitask under time sensitive deadlines, strong technical & computer skills, flexibility with scheduling & job assignments, understanding of FCC program logs & all FCC broadcast regulations.  Willingness to learn new hardware and software.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  

·       This is a full-time position; rate of pay is hourly

• A pre-employment drug screen & background check are required

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:  geitner@kezi.com, or…

Gail Eitner

KEZI 9 News

P.O. Box 7009

Springfield, OR  97475

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be familiar with Edius or similar editing software. Proficient at linear and nonlinear formats under extreme deadline pressure. Experience or internship in a broadcast television newsroom preferred. Ability to use, transport and lift ENG equipment (approx. 50 lbs). Outstanding interpersonal skills and a team player

• Editing stories for multiple content distribution platforms. Creatively editing packages, voiceovers and voiceover/sots, effectively using pictures and natural sound to tell a story, with strong audio/video linkage

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a part-time position; must be flexible to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, and holidays; rate of pay is hourly and DOE

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

Send cover letter, resume, and references to: geitner@kezi.com, or mail to:

Gail Eitner

KEZI 9 News

PO Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER