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PHOTOGRAPHER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEWS TV5 Requisition Number: 4678 Job Description: Primary Purpose The Photographer/ MMJ will be responsible for shooting, writing and editing for a daily national news magazine show, as well as the ability to write and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline. Must be a great storyteller and have passion for entertainment, pop-culture and news! This position is located in Cleveland, OH.
Key Responsibilities: Shoot video and edit or assist in editing for all multimedia platforms. Work cooperatively with a reporter assigned to a story, if one is assigned. Must be able to assist show producer in preparing entertainment show.
Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as internet and digital channels. Familiarity with social media and plugged into local sources. You will drive the company vehicle for business purposes. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum three years shooting and editing experience.
Must demonstrate video photography and editing skills.
Advanced training in writing, video editing, video production, graphics, audio production, music editing, sound effects.
Familiarity with I-news is a plus. Ability to work with in a team environment and with and diverse community members. Detail oriented, basic computer research skills.
Able to lift 50 pounds. Education & Experience/Certifications
College degree preferred, but will accept a high school diploma or equivalent experience required.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Please apply at the Scripps Career Center Click Here. Include a reel link that profiles your work.
REPORTER/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEWS TV 5
Requisition Number: 4676
Job Description: Primary Purpose: The Reporter/MMJ will be responsible for writing, producing, shooting and editing for a news magazine show for multiple platforms on deadline. This person must be a great storyteller! Manages multiple production tasks simultaneously and has worked in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-oriented environment. This person must have passion for entertainment, pop-culture and news. This position is located in Cleveland, OH.
Key Responsibilities You will report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as internet and digital channels.
Need a creative thinker who will come up with unique angles on stories you cover.
Shoot video and edit for all multimedia platforms.
Must be able to work with national show leadership as well as local segment producer in preparing news magazine/entertainment show. You will drive the company vehicle for business purposes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Minimum 3 years experience in on-camera reporting/anchoring. Excellent storytelling skills (we need people who are great at connecting and engaging with the viewers). Excellent and proven writing skills for television news/feature reporting and producing (any newsmag format experience is a plus). Familiarity with social media and plugged into local sources. Proficient at shooting and editing as it is required that everyone embraces the photography and video skills needed in a TV job. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to successfully interface with co-workers and diverse community members.
Ability to work with in a team environment and with the public. Proven time-management skills for self and ability to work under deadline pressure without sacrificing quality.
Familiarity with I-news is a plus Able to lift 50 pounds. Education & Experience/Certifications - College degree or post-graduate studies in journalism, reporting and producing for television or film preferred or equivalent experience. Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Please apply at the Scripps Career Center,
Click Here. Include a reel link that profiles your work.
SEGMENT PRODUCER/REPORTER - WEWS TV 5
Requisition Number: 4675
Job Description: Primary Purpose: The Segment Producer/Reporter is responsible for developing, booking and producing daily segments for a news magazine/ entertainment show. Must also have the ability to write and produce for multiple platforms and work independently with guidance from the Show Runner, Supervising Producer and Coordinating Producer. Successful candidates will work effectively under daily deadline pressure. This position demands a passion for news, entertainment and pop culture. This position is located in Cleveland, Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
Works closely with National production team to produce compelling daily television segments.
Lead and supervise each bureau's (local market) photographer, editor and one other reporter as a team of multimedia journalists while providing research, clearance, booking and other show production needs.
Partner with multiple departments including graphics, satellite operations and program promotion.
Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate highly creative ideas.
Execute time sensitive decisions.
Perform additional duties as assigned by news magazine leadership.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
At least 5 years' experience as a segment/show producer in a live television environment.
Strong leadership skills to interface with local and national crews.
Writing ability, research skills, and strong communication skills.
Ability to multi-task in a high pressure, deadline, content driven and technology intensive environment.
Self-driven and able to easily communicate and collaborate in a team environment.
Must be proficient in Final Cut Pro and I-News.
Education & Experience/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications or equivalent experience.
Please apply at the Scripps Career Center,
Click Here. Include a reel link that profiles your work.
CONTENT DEVELOPER - TOOLINGU
Research and write training collateral, English degree preferred. Info and Apply Here
COPYWRITER - NAS RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATIONS
WEBCAST PRODUCER SENIOR ASSOCIATE - ERNST & YOUNG
Job - SEC000JN The Webcast Producer Senior Associate produces project deliverables, specializing in webcasting. This position is responsible for advising clients and others on the best use, combination, and repurposing of each medium to meet strategic objectives. This position is responsible for the full lifecycle of development from concept, design, and planning (pre-production) to production, editing, publishing, and measurement.
Responsibilities *Consult and recommend media to enhance the message through webcasting. *Manage the client relationship and/or coordinate with the project manager; acting as single point of contact for the deliverable.
*Organize and coordinate all tasks related to project deliverable, performing tasks or identifying and delegating to other resources as appropriate; this may include technicians and other contractors, as well as engineers in Publishing Technology and Implementation (PTI).
*Maintain ownership and accountability that all tasks are completed on time and correctly. *Prepare the budget and timeline estimates for completion of project deliverable; assist in tracking expenditures and status in order to operate within the approved estimates.
*Incumbent should regularly update project manager or client on changes to original estimate, as well as status of deliverable.*Assist and learn from other Producers as appropriate.*Comply in a timely manner with firm, Americas Communications and Marketing (ACM), and PTI standards and procedures including, but not limited to, visual identity (branding), approvals (Standard Communication Organization and Retrieval process (SCORE)), project management, billing, and time tracking.*The incumbent will act as a business advisor to clients, project managers, Producers, and other project requesters on the most effective approaches and methods of implementation to achieve their strategic goals via the functional areas within PTI. The incumbent should possess the ability to:
Rapidly solve problems and make decisions during the production of live events.
Recognize potential issues and make decisions throughout a project that balance the need to meet a deadline and still meet the original requirements of the project.
Identify opportunities for repurposing content for additional audiences or to add convenience for the consumption of the message by the target audience
Knowledge and skills requirements
*Strong project management, client service, team building and interpersonal communication skills.
*Knowledge of webcast technologies.
*Proficiency in at least a few of the following software applications: Microsoft Office, After Effects, Photoshop/Fireworks, PowerPoint, Pro Tools/SoundForge, Media Platform, On24, Webex, Webcaster, Windows Media technologies.
*Competency in at least a few of the following skill areas:, Flash, HTML/XML/XSLT, Javascript, .NET.
*Rapidly learn new technologies on a frequent basis and as part of a project.
*Directs other resources, such as Engineers, and vendors to complete production tasks; for example Engineers responsible for running aspects of webcast technology.
*Act independently of supervision.
*Travel or an extended work day is required as needed to meet deadlines.
Experience
*A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience
Education
*Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS WRITER
Do you have experience writing a variety of marketing communications materials? Can you craft a video script just as easily as you can create copy for a brochure? If so, the Smart Business Content team is looking to add a dynamic writer to its staff to assist with a wide range of communication needs. This position will work closely with the director of content and other staff members to create copy that meets client expectations. This position will primarily work on digital copy, but there will be some print work as well, including brochures and magazine-style articles. You will be the go-to person for a lot of our digital copy and will be expected to occasionally lead teams in this area for larger projects.
Required skills:·Experience writing video scripts, web copy, blogs, brochures and email newsletters.·Ability to take copy from someone else and shape it into a format that meets client expectations.·Strong writing, editing and proofing skills.·Strong customer service skills. Experience in the following will be considered a plus:·Working with editors, writers or clients on content strategy plans.·Using project management/time tracking software.·Acting as a team or project leader.·Ability to work independently on projects with little supervision. If you are highly organized, have the skills listed above and want to join a growing team that tackles a wide-range of marketing and custom-content pieces, please send a cover letter, resume, salary requirements and writing samples to Todd Shryock, director of content, at tshryock@sbnonline.com Writing samples should be scripts, web copy, blogs, brochures, email newsletters or something that shows your mastery of writing marketing material.
INVESTIGATIVE/CONSUMER PRODUCER WEWS TV 5
Requisition Number: 4758
Job Description: WEWS NewsChannel 5 is seeking an energic, positive, assertive Investigative/Consumer Producer. Duties of this position include:
* Oversee all special projects including but not limited to investigations, daily consumer reports, news specials (Auto Show, Severe Weather Week, etc.) and sweeps projects.
* Coordinate and develop all ideas for stories, gain approval, schedule shooting, writing and editing as well as story generation.
* Develop strategy that puts special projects on-air daily.
* Coordinate and execute strategy for ratings periods.
* Coordinate website ties and projects.
* Liaison to News managers and producers for Special Projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-5 years previous news or special projects producing experience.
* Must have strong communication and organization skills.
* Must have strong leadership skills and be able to work well with all levels of the organization.
* Must work well in stressful situations under deadline pressure.
* Must have a flexible schedule - able to work nights and weekends.
* Should possess strong news judgment and solid, conversational writing skills.
* Must meet high standards of personal integrity and journalistic ethics.
* Must understand media law.
* Bachelor's degree required with a preferred major in Journalism or Communication.
TRAFFIC/TRANSPORTATION MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WEWS TV 5
Requisition Number: 4744
We are seeking an innovative, dynamic Traffic/Transportation Multimedia Journalist.
The Traffic/Transportation Multimedia Journalist is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing traffic/transportation stories for multiple platforms.
Additional duties include:
* Reporting during morning newscasts regarding traffic conditions while using a green screen set and computer-generated graphics.
* Develops unique story ideas regarding commuting in a major city.
* Creates dynamic traffic reporting franchise going beyond rush hour road conditions to include highway technology, transportation planning, commuter challenges, and weather-related travel problems.
* Advocate for commuters.
* Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
* Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
* Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
* Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
* Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
* Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
* Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
* Write and produce quality news stories for multiple media platforms.
* Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
* Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
* Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
* Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
Requirement of this position include:
* Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
* Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems. Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
* Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
* Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
* Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
* Proficient at posting content to various websites.
* Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
* Valid Driver's License, good driving record and provide proof of insurability with company required insurance limits. Apply Here
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS WRITER - CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART
MARKETING WRITER SUPERVISING ASSOCIATE - ERNST & YOUNG
Job ID CLE000IM As Marketing Writer Supervising Associate, you'll develop written content for a variety of deliverables. These will communicate key messages about Ernst & Young's products, services, strategies and industry issues, to both external and internal audiences. You may produce print or web-based materials, including brochures, white papers, magazine-length articles, speeches, videos, webcasts, podcasts and RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds. You may also advise on communications vehicles and strategies, in collaboration with internal clients and communication consultants. In this role you'll receive general supervision, and be expected to work independently within your area of expertise.
Responsibilities
*Partner with internal groups, to understand their communication needs and help with communication and promotional strategies
*Develop close working relationships with internal clients. Recommend executions and media channels, and educate clients on leading practices
*Anticipate client needs, and follow up to maintain satisfaction
*Develop print and online deliverables that meet communications objectives. At the same time, set your own work priorities, and delegate tasks where needed
*Establish and monitor project plans for small teams
*Apply knowledge of current business issues in developing projects, and explain and demonstrate their impact on the firm and its clients
*Serve as a resource for less experienced co-workers
*Manage and navigate the firm's internal approval process (SCORE - Standard Communication and Organization REtrieval)
*Maintain high standards of writing and performance
*Act as a business advisor to clients, project managers, and other project requesters. Help determine the most effective ways to achieve their strategic goals
*Deal with potential project issues, balancing tight deadlines with project needs
*Identify opportunities for rearranging content for additional audiences, or to make messages easier to understand
*Maintain in-depth knowledge of Ernst & Young's products, services, strategies and operations. Apply that knowledge to develop communications deliverables Knowledge and skills requirements
*Proven business-to-business writing and editing skills, and an understanding of principles and practices
*Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, across a variety of media
*Competent at learning and utilizing the firm's communication tools and techniques
*Working knowledge of standard technology including Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes, PowerPoint and internet
*Familiarity with graphic design beneficial
*Adept at working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
*Knowledge of any or all of the following industries beneficial: asset management, automotive, banking and capital markets, biotechnology, consumer products, insurance, media & entertainment, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, real estate, technology, telecommunications and utilities
*Speech writing experience highly desirable.
Experience
*A minimum of 5 years related experience
Education
*Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline
Apply to: Michelle.Tzoulafis@ey.com
COPYWRITER / PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST - FATHOM ONLINE MARKETING
WEB DESIGNER - TOA TECHNOLOGIES
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER - STUDIOTHINK
Studiothink is looking for a passionate, self-motivated individual with the desire to be an integral part of a collaborative team. We value cultural fit, accountability, and a passion for learning and growing. Previous agency experience of at least 2-3 years a must. Must be able to concept, design and develop visual solutions for our clients using a mix of creative skills and commercial awareness to produce a variety of collateral materials. Must have a keen eye for design and willing to wear different (and multiple) hats to work under tight deadlines in order to come off looking like a rockstar. Will work on accounts under the direction of both the Creative Director and Senior Art Director, while also working in conjunction with other designers, production artists, copywriters and the account team. If you're smart, a team player, have a passion for learning AND doing, and want to grow with an agency that takes pride in a reputation for a progressive culture, great people and great product then we think you just might be a fit. It also helps if you don't mind taking a break once in a while and having some fun with fellow Thinkers! Position Requirements: BA in graphic design.
Looking for someone with at least 2-3 years of hands-on agency experience. In addition to being creative, successful applicants must have experience with quoting and managing print jobs, as well as working with printers, organized and detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple projects at once, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Also must have Macintosh knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and experience with Microsoft Office, as well as experience with website design and HTML. Flash, Final Cut and After Effects is a definite plus.
Our ideal candidate is idea-oriented, has excellent written, interpersonal and oral communication skills, is an eager learner, a team player, personable and professional with a focus on helping clients accomplish their goals.
Please submit your resume/letter of interest to beverly@studiothink.net. Sorry - Absolutely no phone calls or drop-ins please.
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