Position: Producer
Reports To: News Director
Re-Posted Date: February 12, 2013
Station: WJW
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Two – three years minimum producing experience. Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills. Have knowledge of computers. Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts and schedules. Have the ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines. Must keep up on local, state, national and international events. Must work individually as well as part of a team. Work on various platforms including broadcast, mobile and web. Quick writer, must know spelling and grammar, have strong communication skills, be detail oriented and have good news judgement.
Position Description: The primary responsibility of the News Producer is to produce, write and gather information and graphics for highly produced newscasts, programming and station websites. The Producer is responsible for writing and producing news stories, show opens and graphics elements. The Producer will be required to fill in on other newscasts or the station website as needed. The Producer is expected to submit daily story ideas, contribute recommendations on daily story coverage and special assignments. The Producer will also copy edit news stories by reporters and writers, produces special news events, shows and coverage outside the daily newscasts. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements: College Degree preferred
Submit anchoring/reporting links, resume and references via email to:
- Attn: Human Resources
- fox8.jobs@fox8.com
- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
Please, no telephone calls. WJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Production Assistant
Reports To: News Director
Re-Posted Date: February 12, 2013
Station: WJW
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Strong communication and organization skills. Candidate must be available for any and all shifts, including overnights and weekends. Requires writing ability; must be able to juggle several duties at one time under deadline pressure. Able to follow directions and work at times without direct supervision. Detail oriented individual expected to know basic newsroom functions and news gathering techniques. Needs to be resourceful and self motivated.
Position Description: May be assigned to any of the following: assignment desk; sorting scripts; floor directing; running teleprompter; answering phones; operating chyron; various web department assignments. Candidate will be expected to become familiar with newsroom operations including broadcast, mobile and internet. May be responsible for other duties as deemed appropriate and as assigned.
Education Requirements: College degree preferred. At least one year previous broadcast experience required.
Submit anchoring/reporting links, resume and references via email to:
- Attn: Human Resources
- fox8.jobs@fox8.com
- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
Please, no telephone calls. WJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Reporter
Reports To: News Director
Re-Posted Date: February 12, 2013
Station: WJW
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Three years minimum reporting experience. Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills. Have knowledge of computers. Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts and schedules. Have the ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines. Must keep up on local, state, national and international events. Must work individually as well as part of a team. Strong knowledge of local, national and international events. Strong communication skills. May be required to shoot and edit. Must have the ability to work on various platforms including broadcast, mobile and web.
Position Description: To gather, and present the news for the newscasts and station website.The Reporter will be required to generate daily story ideas as well as special project ideas. Be an enterprising and aggressive reporter with multimedia skills and knowledge of various technology and equipment used to perform daily duties. Develop contacts within the area and maintain those contacts on a regular basis. Represent the station at community functions and events as required. Work closely with the Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Show Producers and Website Producers, writing scripts, editing copy and gathering visuals. Be on-call for news events. Have strong live and presentation skills, exceptional editorial judgment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements: College Degree preferred and or equivalent experience.
Submit anchoring/reporting links, resume and references via email to:
- Attn: Human Resources
- fox8.jobs@fox8.com
- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
Please, no telephone calls. WJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Multi-Media Journalist
Reports To: News Director
Re-Posted Date: February 12, 2013
Station: WJW
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Expert at using Final Cut Pro. Must be able to carry and handle various types of equipment. Valid Ohio Driver’s License (or able to get one) and maintain a clean driving record. Stamina to carry and operate equipment. Ability to multitask and operate communication equipment. Strong communication skills. Will be required to shoot and edit. Experience necessary.
Position Description: Gather, report and present news on various platforms, including but not limited to mobile, internet and broadcast. Excellent writing and editorial judgment. Strong live and presentation skills. Flexible to work different shifts and schedules. Must be a self starter, enterprising and aggressive. Report, shoot and edit under any type of weather condition or deadline. Ability to shoot and edit video clips on non-linear systems. Familiar with using FTP, Skype and other emerging technologies. Requirements include web posting of text, video, pictures etc. and incorporating social media into day-to-day coverage. Work alone or with co-workers to complete story and or segment for air, web or mobile. Maintain inventory of all assigned equipment and responsible for its upkeep. Communicate maintenance issues to proper personnel. Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements: College degree preferred and or experience equivalent.
Interest parties can submit resume and references via email or US Mail at:
- Attn: Human Resources
- fox8.jobs@fox8.com
- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
WJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Chief Engineer
Re-Posted Date: February 18, 2013
Station: WJW
Minimum Knowledge, Skill &/or Abilities: Candidates must have experience and a strong working knowledge of IT/computers and all digital platforms. Thorough knowledge and maintenance skills relating to IT, RF, ATSC stream, DTV, automation, file based news gathering and broadcast operations.
Position Description: WJW is the market leader across all platforms including Broadcast, web and mobile. We need the next generation of maintenance engineer capable of adapting as our industry evolves. Maintenance Technician is a union position and duties include the installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of all facility IT and electronic equipment, as well as occasional operations duties as required. Shifts may include evenings and weekends.
Education Requirements: College degree in electronics, computer science, or equivalent experience.
Interest parties can submit resume and references via email or US Mail at:
- Attn: Human Resources
- fox8.jobs@fox8.com
- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
WJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position: Internship
Posting Date: 02/10/12
Station: WJW
If you are a college junior, senior or graduate student and are interested in an internship at Fox 8 News, please send your resume and references to the address below. No phone calls or emails please. Please indicate which department (news/sports/ New Day Cleveland) you’re interested in.
- Attn: Human Resources
- fox8.jobs@fox8.com
- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
WJW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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- WJW
- 5800 S. Marginal Road
- Cleveland, OH 44103
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