Current Available Jobs for WTHI

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

§   Assist in the day-to-day news gathering efforts for the news department

§   Help determine coverage needs

§   Maintain file of planned news events

§   Generate source-driven, compelling daily story ideas

§   Help conduct daily story meetings

§   Verify news stories through research

§   Make beat calls and develop news contacts and sources

§   Monitor police/fire scanners, email tips, news releases, faxes and phone tips for breaking news and story updates

§   Update newsroom staff and web team of news items and story updates

§   Coordinate support for crews in the field who need calls made and stories set up

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

§   Participate in planning of future news coverage with News Director

§   Assist in supervision of live shots and newsroom operations when needed

§   Other job related duties as required

Job Requirements:

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

§   Good geographic knowledge of Wabash Valley

§   Strong news judgment and leadership skills

§   College degree in journalism or related field (preferred)

§   Previous experience in journalism/communications (preferred)

§   Valid Indiana or Illinois driver’s license and clean criminal/driving record

§   Ability to operate basic office equipment including a personal computer, telephone, fax machine and copier

Special Skills (Preferred):

§   Non-linear video editing

§   ENPS

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Pre-Employment Background Check

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 and a 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Anchor weekday morning newscast
• Anchor and produce weekday morning cutins
• Prepare, write and edit scripts for newscasts and online and social networking products
• Produce newscasts for air
• Report news stories when assigned
• Be a strong storyteller
• Contribute story ideas on a regular basis, organizational skills and work under pressure a must
• Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout the viewing area
• Make public appearances
• Other job related duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Strong writing and communication skills   
• Strong news judgment
• College degree in journalism or related field
• Valid Indiana or Illinois driver’s license and clean criminal/driving record
• Contract will be required

Special Skills (Preferred):

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
• Non-linear editing
• ENPS
• Web Publishing Skills

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Pre-Employment Background Check

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 and a 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

·          Develop, gather, shoot, write and edit compelling news stories on a daily basis

·          Report live from the field, as assigned

·          Write, edit and post compelling content for website

·          Contribute story ideas on a regular basis, organizational skills and work under pressure a must

·          Develop and maintain contacts and news sources

·          Must attend and represent the station at community events regularly

·          Other job related duties as required

Job Requirements:

·          Experience preferred, but not required

·          College degree in journalism or related field

·          Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

·          Strong News judgment

·          Strong Writing Skills

Special Skills (Preferred):

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

·          Non-linear editing

·          ENPS

·          Web Publishing Skills

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

●         Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue goals.

●         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.

●         Strong understanding of the media landscape and digital marketing strategies.

●         Generate packages, negotiate advertising rates, create oral and written presentations and knowledge of Comscore ratings is helpful.

●         Monitor accounts receivables of client base.

●         Establish and maintain good relationships with buyers and clients.

●         Collaborate with internal teams, including sales management, creative services, and traffic, to ensure seamless campaign execution.

●         Research, analyze, and monitor competitive media for new leads.

●         Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client interactions in CRM system.

●         Pay Range: $30,000- $40,000

●         Guarantee, plus the ability to earn commission

●         Attend client meetings and industry events.

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.

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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.

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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.