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Broadcast media company is searching for a payroll team member to be responsible for the biweekly, multi-state payroll processing for 23 TV stations.  Candidate will work in the Accounting Service Center along with the current Payroll Manager and Payroll Coordinator. Responsibilities to include:

• Process and review payroll processing for entire company (1,300+ employees)
• Preparation and customization of reports using ADP Workforce Now Comprehensive payroll 
• Assists with payroll-related activities during acquisitions.
• Process garnishments with multiple orders in place; understanding the order of priorities
• Support workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Ensure data integrity and follow quality control measures for data accuracy
• Update and maintain all station employee files via ADP Document Cloud
• Set up new hires in ADP Workforce Now
• Process terminations, increases, promotions etc., for all stations

A minimum ONE year of experience in payroll is preferred, but not required. Experience with ADP Workforce Now if preferred, but not required.  Candidate must have both excellent written and verbal communication skills, as they will be required to have regular contact with all the stations. Candidate must be highly motivated and detail-oriented, as well as efficient and hardworking. The successful candidate must have the adequate computer skills to use company payroll software and methods.  The ability to work together as part of a team is critical.    Work environment will be shared with other payroll department staff. 

Terms of Employment:  This is a part-time position during regular business hours with possible required overtime during critical projects

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:

 Part-time PAYROLL Assistant

c/o KEZI-TV

P.O. Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

Or emailed to:

Cbraley@allenmediabroadcasting.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Description & Qualifications:

Broadcast media company is searching for a payroll team member to be responsible for the biweekly, multi-state payroll processing for 23 TV stations.  Candidate will work in the Accounting Service Center along with the current Payroll Manager and Payroll Coordinator. Responsibilities to include:

• Process and review payroll processing for entire company (1,300+ employees)
• Preparation and customization of reports using ADP Workforce Now Comprehensive payroll 
• Assists with payroll-related activities during acquisitions.
• Process garnishments with multiple orders in place; understanding the order of priorities
• Support workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely
• Research and correct issues found during payroll processing
• Ensure data integrity and follow quality control measures for data accuracy
• Run pre-employment background checks
• Update and maintain all station employee files via ADP Document Cloud
• Set up new hires in ADP Workforce Now
• Process terminations, increases, promotions etc., for all stations
• Maintain all stations PTO, vacation, sick, and personal policies in ADP Workforce Now
• Maintain holiday policies in ADP Workforce Now

A minimum ONE year of experience in payroll is preferred. Experience with ADP Workforce Now if preferred, but not required.  Candidate must have both excellent written and verbal communication skills, as they will be required to have regular contact with all the stations. Candidate must be highly motivated and detail-oriented, as well as efficient and hardworking. The successful candidate must have the adequate computer skills to use company payroll software and methods.  The ability to work together as part of a team is critical.    Work environment will be shared with other payroll department staff. 

Terms of Employment:  This is a full-time position during regular business hours with possible required overtime during critical projects.

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

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:

PAYROLL Coordinator

c/o KEZI-TV

P.O. Box 7009

Springfield, OR 97475

Or emailed to:  Cbraley@allenmediabroadcasting.com

KEZI 9 News is looking for a strong, high-energy producer in Western Oregon.

This position is primarily responsible for the overall look and feel of an assigned newscast including production values, pacing, teasing and writing.  We are looking for a smart individual with solid news judgement, strong writing skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with those in the newsroom and crews in the field. Accurate spelling and a solid understanding of grammar is a must.

Our producers also play an important role in newsgathering across multiple platforms including television, digital and social media.

Preference will be given to candidates with professional newsroom experience. A background check and pre-employment drug screen is required.

Join our amazing team 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.  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

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

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

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