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KEZI-TV is the ABC affiliate in Eugene, Oregon, 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.


Technical Director/Master Control/Technical Media Producer (TMP)

The TMP is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring on-air streams, FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming/commercials...

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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:  dcarter@kezi.com, or…

Ms. Debbie Carter, Executive Assistant,  KEZI 9 News

P.O. Box 7009, Springfield, OR  97475

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


News Video Editor, part-time

Editing stories for multiple content distribution platforms.,,

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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: dcarter@kezi.com, or mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter

Executive Assistant

KEZI 9

PO Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Evening Anchor/Producer

This position is primarily responsible for anchoring, producing, researching, developing, shooting, writing, editing...

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LOCATION:               Eugene, Oregon

KEZI 9 News is looking for an energetic, personable Anchor/Producer for our evening weekday newscasts in Western Oregon.

This position is primarily responsible for anchoring, producing, researching, developing, shooting, writing, editing, 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.

The right candidate will be a self-starter with the desire to learn and grow, professional, detail-oriented, and a phenomenal team player.

You will report live from the field on breaking news stories and from scheduled news events, and also serve as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions.

Degree in Journalism or related discipline required, and 2+ years’ experience preferred.  Must have a clean driving record. A background check and pre-employment drug screen are required.

Western Oregon is beyond beautiful with scenery from the Coast to the Mountains. We also are home to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. It’s a great place to work hard and play hard with a great group of journalists!

Apply here, or email cover letter, resume, references, and link to reel to: dcarter@kezi.com

Or by mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
P.O. Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

No phone calls, please.

KEZI is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Chief Meteorologist

KEZI 9 News is looking for an energetic, personable Meteorologist who can live our Stormtracker 9 weather brand and provide weather reports in Western Oregon.

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KEZI 9 News is looking for an energetic, personable Meteorologist who can live our Stormtracker 9 weather brand and provide weather reports in Western Oregon.

The right candidate will produce weather content that is urgent, impactful, interesting and understandable to our viewers. KEZI has the latest technology to help you tell the weather story to viewers utilizing WSI Max Storm system, including MAX Reality and MAX Traffic. Knowledge of this system is preferred. This content is not only produced for television, but digital and social media as well.

A baccalaureate degree in meteorology is preferred along with 1-3 years television experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates with AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal. Must have a clean driving record. A background check and pre-employment drug screen is required.

Western Oregon is beyond beautiful with scenery from the coast to the mountains. We are home to the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. It’s a great place to work hard and play hard with a great group of journalists!

Email cover letter, resume, references, and link to reel to: dcarter@kezi.com

Or by mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
P.O. Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

No phone calls, please.

KEZI is an Equal Opportunity Employer


IT Support Specialist

Assist Engineering department with day-to-day duties & on-call support...

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THIS JOB IS IN EUGENE, OREGON

Description:

  • Assist Engineering department with day-to-day duties & on-call support. Work in a small team that manages all aspects of systems - from user support to servers, networks and Telecom
  • First responder to system outages – must keep systems running, live, and on-the-air 24/7
  • Provide support for all servers, desktops and notebooks and MS operating systems enterprise wide, including Active Directory maintenance, DNS and VPN support, Mac OS X environment support, backup support, and meeting with vendors
  • Work to continually improve operational processes and other departmental processes?
  • Responsible for support and the implementation of system enhancements (software and hardware updates) as well as Cyber Security, anti-virus protection, etc.
  • Implement & support company security policies, including group policies & anti-virus support
  • 40 hours a week with possibilities of overtime. This may vary depending on projects, vacations, or technical issues

Qualifications:

  • Degree in IT related field & work experience preferred, experience in broadcast television a plus
  • Must have experience with Virtual Machine software such as VMware, Hyper-V, etc.
  • Knowledge of AD, GPO/?GPMC, network protocols preferred
  • Windows XP/?7 administration?, Windows 2K3/?2K8 Server administration 2 yrs.+?
  • Strong Windows Desktop support, Macintosh support, and management skills
  • Strong hardware management experience with HP desktops, notebooks and servers
  • Knowledge of Video Editing Software such as Final Cut Pro, Edius, & Adobe Premiere
  • Excellent communication, documentation, & customer service skills
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Must be able work in a fast paced environment and perform multiple tasks at once
  • Able to lift 50 lbs. bend, kneel, squat, stand, climb, and operate basic hand tools
  • Must have valid driver’s license
  • We are willing to train the right candidate in certain areas

Terms of Employment:  This is a full-time, hourly position

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Apply here, or submit cover letter, resume, & references to: debbiecarter@kezi.com

Debbie Carter, Executive Assistant, KEZI 9 News, P.O. Box 7009, Springfield, OR 97475


News Photographer

The successful candidate will shoot and edit local news content under a daily deadline, gather information in the field, cover breaking news, and conduct live shots

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THIS JOB IS IN EUGENE, OREGON

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • The successful candidate will shoot and edit local news content under a daily deadline, gather information in the field, cover breaking news, and conduct live shots.  Must have experience shooting video and editing on a non-linear platform.  Must be able to use, transport and lift equipment (approx. 50 lbs).  Drone experience a plus.  College degree is preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • This is a full-time position; the rate of pay is hourly.
  • Pre-employment drug screen and background check are 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.

Send cover letter, resume, and references to debbiecarter@kezi.com

Or mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter, Executive Assistant

KEZI 9

PO Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


General Assignment Reporter

The right candidate is a self-starter, curious about the world around them, detail-oriented and a phenomenal team player

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THIS JOB IS IN EUGENE, OREGON

KEZI 9 News is looking for a competitive, hard-working multimedia journalist in Western Oregon.

The right candidate is a self-starter, curious about the world around them, detail-oriented and a phenomenal team player. Desire to learn and grow is a must, as well as having social media/digital experience. They will be expected to enterprise content daily, as well as foster and maintain community contacts and relationships. They will also be able to shoot, edit and write stories for multiple platforms including television, digital, and social media. Active live reporting will be in the field and studio. Must be open to a flexible schedule.

Degree in Journalism is preferred.  Experience preferred but willing to give the right entry-level person a shot. Must have a clean driving record.                         

A background check and pre-employment drug screen are required.

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

Apply on our website, or email cover letter, resume, references, and link to reel to: debbiecarter@kezi.com

Or mail to:

Debbie Carter, Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
P.O. Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

No phone calls please

KEZI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Account Executive

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

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THIS JOB IS IN EUGENE, OREGON

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Send cover letter and resume to:  debbiecarter@kezi.com

Or mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter, Executive Assistant

KEZI 9

PO Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475


Reporter - Roseburg Bureau

Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting news stories for multiple distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, KEZI 9.2, kezi.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

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  • THIS JOB IS IN EUGENE, OREGON
  • One to three years television news experience as a reporter preferred. College degree in journalism or communications preferred.  Strong writing and editing skills.  Skilled at non-linear editing and videography.  Ability to work under intense deadline pressure.  Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player.
  • Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting news stories for multiple distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, KEZI 9.2, kezi.com, Facebook, and Twitter. Creatively producing stories and effectively using pictures and natural sound to tell a story, with strong audio/video linkage.  Perform live shots from the newsroom and in the field.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • This is a full-time position

Western Oregon is beyond beautiful with scenery from the coast to the mountains. It’s a great place to work hard and play hard with a great group of journalists!

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

 

Ms. Debbie Carter

Executive Assistant

KEZI 9 News

PO Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475


Weekend Producer/Weekday Reporter

The successful candidate will possess excellent news judgment & strong writing skills. 1-3 years TV news experience as a reporter, & college degree in journalism or communications preferred.

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Oregon TV, LLC/KEZI is accepting applications for the position of:

 WEEKEND PRODUCER/WEEKDAY REPORTER                     

CLOSING DATE:                         Until filled

LOCATION:                                 Eugene, OR

The successful candidate will possess excellent news judgment and strong writing skills.  One to three years television news experience as a reporter preferred.  College degree in journalism or communications. Skilled at non-linear editing and videography.  Ability to work under intense deadline pressure.  Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player.

This position is responsible for the overall look and feel of an assigned newscast including production values, pacing, teasing, writing, enterprising, shooting, editing and presenting news stories for multiple distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, KEZI 9.2, kezi.com, Facebook, and Twitter.  Creatively producing stories and effectively using pictures and natural sound to tell a story, with strong audio/video linkage.  Perform live shots from the newsroom and in the field.

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

 

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER