Iowa Broadcast News Association

JOB OPENINGS

General Assignment Reporter
KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is looking for an aggressive general assignment reporter. You will be required to enterprise, write, and edit people-oriented stories on a daily basis for television, newspaper, online, and topical websites. Interesting and innovative live shots are vital to this position. You must be able to cultivate sources in the community. A minimum of one-year experience reporting in a television newsroom is required. Send your resume, link or DVD of your work to:
KCRG
PO Box 511
500 third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
E-mail: kcrghr@kcrg.com
9/27/10

News Producer
KCRG-TV9 is seeking a full-time News Producer to produce Weekend and Midday newscast during the week. Qualified candidates should have strong writing skills, and must be able to multi-task under pressure with little supervision and exercise solid news judgment. Proven record in breaking news situations a must.

Qualifications include a four-year degree or equivalent with a minimum one year's experience in producing.

Email resume and cover letter, plus mail a VHS or DVD of your most recent newscast:
KCRG-TV9
P.O. Box 511
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
KCRGHR@KCRG.com
9/6/10

Weekday Anchor-Producer-Reporter
Winning candidate will anchor and produce five thirty minute newscasts M-F for the 6 and 11pm shows. Anchoring/producing /reporting experience a must. We need a personable communicator who can deliver news in a pleasant and inviting style. Ability to report both hard and soft news is essential. Qualified applicant will have live experience. Candidate must be willing to shoot. Not entry level. Knowledge of Final Cut Pro a huge plus. Excellent benefits with immediate 401 K package. A degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. Candidate must pass drug test before hire. Good driving record a mandatory. Send letter of introduction, resume and non-returnable DVD to Your Hometown Stations, Lon Tegels, News Director 1424 Rice Avenue, Lima Ohio 45805. Please indicate where you saw this notice. We need to fill this position as soon as possible.

HOURS: Monday -Friday 3:15 to 11:45 (INCLUDES SOME HOLIDAYS)

EXPERIENCE: Only candidates with a college degree and previous ON-AIR news experience will be considered.. Must exhibit good news judgment, have the ability to make quick and accurate decisions, have good communication skills, be able to work under deadline pressure. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with clean record. EOE.
9/6/10

News Website Producer
KAAL-TV, a Hubbard Broadcasting ABC affiliate in Austin, Minnesota is looking for a News Website Producer. The candidate must be proficient using computers, including experience with photo editing and data management. Ability to work on short deadlines in high-pressure situations. Prior knowledge of print and broadcast writing styles. Experience in a local newsroom is desired. Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is preferred.

This position will support ABC6 News' online, mobile and social media platforms to lead coverage of breaking news and severe weather events. Job duties include:

Responsible for developing strategies, gathering information, writing, updating, and editing news content, photos/images/graphics, videos, and interactive elements.
Work with news department and other station staff to ensure web and mobile content compliments on-air product and the station's brand mission.
Identify, manage, and participates in efforts to improve quality of websites and interactive strategies for online communication platforms, ensuring that all content meets station management standards involving legal and ethical expectations.
Researches, develops, and creates content specific to each site including breaking news, severe weather, and special event coverage aimed at serving internet users and increasing web traffic.
Works collaboratively with other departments. Builds working relationships with coworkers and the general public. Acts in a professional manner when representing the station.
Works with corporate and station information systems staff as needed in the maintenance and upgrades of websites and online programs.
Reports to work on time and works assigned schedule. Self starter and positive, productive, and motivated worker who can work both independently and/or collaboratively with station staff. Ability to work other hours as needed or assigned by the News Director.
Other duties as assigned.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Also must sit for extended periods of time, using a computer. The Company will make reasonable physical accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions. Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to see and hear clearly and have the dexterity to manipulate a computer and other office equipment.

APPLY TO:
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Job# 8-10
1701 10th Place NE
Austin, MN 55912
Fax: (507) 437-7815
E mail: bbroden@kaaltv.com
No Telephone Calls Please
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
9/6/10

Morning Host and PD
Can you take over as Morning Host and PD in Iowa City- Iowa, home of the University of Iowa? AM 800 KXIC is Iowa City’s News and Sports Leader. We have a local morning show, Sean Hannity, Jim Rome, lots of Iowa Sports, and local High School play by play. Knowledge of Nextgen and satellite feeds helpful; Iowa background is a plus. Previous experience a must. EOE

Send Resume, mp3 , and references via e-mail to jjcook@clearchannel.com or by express mail to JJ Cook, Operations Mgr , AM 800 KXIC , c/o Clear Channel, 600 Old Marion Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402.
8/21/10

Multimedia Journalist
We are seeking a K-12 Education Multimedia Journalist to collect accurate, concise atomized content while exploring new ways of news gathering. Other responsibilities:
- Identifies and shoots still and video content.
- Develops beat, cultivates sources and tracks trends over time
- Identifies opportunities for using a variety of ways of storytelling (video, audio, pictures, text, etc.).
- Basic audio recording skills

Responsibilities include an undergraduate degree in journalism, English or related course of study with a minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in a related field. Candidates must have valid driver's license and be company insurable. Having ideas on how to present news in an ever-changing media landscape is a must. Some video, photography skills are a plus.

Please send your resume, cover letter and at least 6 recent clips to:
Gazette Communications
PO Box 511
500 third Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
E-mail: gazcohr@gazettecommunications.com
8/5/10

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