Current Available Jobs for WTHI

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

·          Produce Newscast

·          Copy edit stories written by others

·          Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout viewing area

·          Non-linear editing of VO’s and VOSOT’s

·          Write, edit and post compelling content for website and on air

·          Help determine coverage needs

·          Maintain file of planned news events

·          Verify news stories through research

·          Make beat calls and develop news contacts and sources

·          Monitor police/fire scanners and email tips

·          Update newsroom staff

·          Coordinate support for crews in the field

·          Coordinate sharing of video with network, outside news services and “sister” stations

·          Assist in supervision of newsroom operations when needed

Job Requirements:

·          College degree in journalism or related field

·          Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

·          Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines

·          Strong Writing skills

·          Strong news judgment and leadership skills

·          Previous experience in journalism/communications (preferred)

·          Background Check

Special Skills (Preferred):

·          Non-linear editing

·          ENPS

·          Web Publishing Skills

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.

*********EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED*********

 Please apply at:

https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wthi.html                 

About Allen Media Broadcasting:  

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for all full-time employees.

A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

Job Title:          Sports Anchor/Sports Reporter/Photographer

Location:          WTHI-TV - Terre Haute, Indiana

Department:     TV News

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

JOB SUMMARY: Report news and feature stories, blogs and other material originated by the reporter, or assigned by the editor, and read them accurately, clearly and concisely and in an engaging manner.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Build network of informational sources that will enable the Company to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories.
• Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation.
• Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations.
• Present clear, creative and accurate live shots.
• Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
• Proficient at screening and logging video tapes and providing written editing instructions to tape editors.
• Adept at ad-lib presentations, without aid of scripts and/or teleprompters.
• Possess exceptional research skills.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field preferred. Experience preferred, but not required.

Training/Equipment: Operate newsroom computer systems.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: 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.

Background Check 

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. 

*********EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED*********

Please apply at:

https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wthi.html

About Allen Media Broadcasting:   

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees.

A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

WTHI-TV is seeking an Experienced Local Account Executive to join our award-winning team. WTHI-TV is a small market station. We’re a dominant #1 station (on-air and online) with great resources and a long tradition of success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Expand local sales in the Terre Haute area by bringing new advertisers to the station, generating new leads, and selling digital advertising.
• Develop client relationships, contact key accounts, handling clients at various stages in the sales cycle including account updates, weekly projections and forecast of future advertising.
• Generate packages, negotiate advertising rates, create oral and written presentations and knowledge of Nielsen ratings is helpful.
• Monitor accounts receivables of client base.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with buyers and clients.
• Develop short and long range plans for revenue growth.
• Research, analyze, and monitor competitive media for new leads.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in Business/Marketing/Communications.
• Sales related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the television, broadcasting and internet industries.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Excellent public relations skills. Computer proficient. Ability to travel and work long hours.
• Valid driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Background Check.

********* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *********

Background Check         

About Allen Media Broadcasting:  

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees.

A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

WTHI-TV is seeking a person to work with a team of people to assist in the behind the scenes production of the News casts.

JOB SUMMARY:

Operate various equipment (audio, visual, graphics, lighting, digital) used for media production and/or transmission.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio.
• Collaborate with set designers to determine the needs of the production.
• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production.
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment.
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production.
• Provide audio production-related support as needed, and may work with outside production facilities.
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments.
• May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format.
• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma. Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required.

Training/Equipment: N/A

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

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.

********* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *********

Background Check

About Allen Media Broadcasting:  

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees.

A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.