News Reporter 3/11/10 Job Description WVUE-TV FOX 8, located in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time News Reporter. The ideal candidate will be a self-starting journalist capable of enterprise reporting. Excellent writing and story-telling skills required. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Gathering, producing and on-camera reporting of news in an accurate, objective, timely, concise and compelling manner. * Experienced in the techniques of television news storytelling * Ability to verbally communicate information both extemporaneously and from the printed page and Teleprompter. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: * At lease three years commercial news reporting experience. Performance should be measurable. * Proficient with live reporting, including breaking news situations * Excellent news judgment, written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skilled on-camera interviewer * Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to contribute in an on-camera and off-camera team environment. * Must be available to work nights and/or weekends. No phone calls please. Louisiana Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please submit your resume and tape to: News Director WVUE-TV 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70125 News Producer 3/11/10 Job Description WVUE-TV FOX 8, located in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time News Producer. The ideal candidate will produce a fresh, concise and accurate newscast while maximizing all sources of news information and production techniques. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Ensure entire content of each newscast, including weather and sports segments is clear, concise and easily understandable for our viewers * Determine lineup and timing for each story or segment of newscast * Work with director to determine best use of graphics and coordination of live shots that will complement the stories included in each newscast * Work with anchor and reporters on story selection, writing and series pieces. Work with news team and production department for on-air promotion * Maintain a positive work environment through active team participation * Develop good judgment and decision making skills. Maintain ability to listen to requests and ideas, determine needs and develop realistic plans while adhering to deadlines and maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the newscast * Must be able to write copy into newscast format * Other duties as assigned SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: * BA in Journalism or related field preferred * Two years experience producing in smaller market or Associate Producer in larger market * Must be able to write clear and concise news copy and edit video to newscast format * Must be familiar with newsroom computer systems * Ability to read computer monitor and small printing * Write and post stories for the web. * Ability to handle moderate stress on a regular basis with periods of high stress and deadline pressure No phone calls please. Please submit your resume online or mail to: News Director WVUE-TV 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70125 LOUISIANA MEDIA COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER News Photographer 3/11/10 Job Description WVUE-TV FOX 8, in New Orleans, LA, is looking for a creative News Photographer that is an aggressive visual storyteller and a journalist to join our award winning team. If you have an eye for great pictures, an ear for great sound and want to work with the best technology in the field and editing, then this is the job for you. Duties include: * Daily news photography and editing * Shoot on Sony XD * Edit on non-linear systems * Operate ENG trucks Requirements: * 2 years experience in television news. * Ability to function in a deadline environment * Willing to work weekends, holidays and overtime * Good attitude * Able to lift heavy equipment * Valid driver’s license * Capable of driving and operating vehicles safely. No phone calls please. LOUISIANA MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Please send resume to: Director of Photography WVUE-TV Fox 8 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy New Orleans, LA 70125 Editor 3/11/10 Job Description WVUE-TV FOX 8, located in New Orleans, LA, has an immediate opening for a part time News Editor. The right person must be energetic and a team player. Duties include: * Maintain the on-air visual quality of our newscasts * Edit on non-linear equipment Requirements: * Experience with non-linear equipment * Ability to function in a deadline environment * Willing to work weekends, holidays and overtime * Journalism degree preferred * Editing experience required LOUISIANA MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No phone calls please. Please send resume to: Director of Photography WVUE-TV Fox 8 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70125 Master Control Operator 2/5/10 Job Description WVUE-TV, FOX 8, “Your Weather Authority” located in New Orleans, LA, is seeking experienced full-time Master Control Operator to work all shifts. Must be computer literate. Broadcast automation experience preferred. Responsible for on-air programming and operation of broadcast television equipment. No phone calls please. LOUISIANA MEDIA COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Please submit resume or fax to: WVUE-TV FOX 8 Human Resource Department 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy New Orleans, LA 70125 504-483-1212 Account Executive/Media Specialist 2/1/10 Job Description FOX 8 is looking for a seasoned AE with strong negotiation and presentation skills to grow an established list and develop new direct business and web. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of sales success and a minimum of 3 years TV sales experience. If you are an aggressive, creative and client focused AE who wants to join one of the top FOX affiliates in the country and locally owned televison station in a fun, growing market, this is a great opportunity. Web, BMS/Encoda, Matrix, Scarborough, TNS experience a plus. Duties include: *Maintain and Grow established client list of agency, direct and new business. *Develop New Local Direct business through prospecting and qualifying. *Market and sell Sports Sponsorships (NFL, MLB and NASCAR). *Market and sell FOX8live.com web sponsorships *Responsible for exceptional account maintenance including handling preemptions/revisions, traffic, production and collections. *Prepare sales reports and communicate activity as required by management. *Present various customized sales packages. Requirements: * Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. * Goal-oriented with proven sales development history. * Excellent computer skills with ability to learn proprietary software and knowledge of all Microsoft Office software. * 3 years Television Sales experience preferred. * Knowledge of BMS Traffic systems, Matrix, TNS, Papertrends and Scarborough a plus. No phone calls please. LOUISIANA MEDIA COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Please send resume to: Barbara Francis GSM WVUE-TV Fox 8 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70125 Morning Anchor 7/28/09 Job Description: WVUE-TV FOX 8 is located in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time Anchor. The idea candidate has to be a team player. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Gather production and on-camera reporting of news in an accurate, objective, timely, concise and compelling manner. * Experienced in the techniques of television news storytelling and must be proficient in the on-camera reporting of news. * Ability to verbally communicate information both extemporaneously and from the printed page and Teleprompter. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: * At lease five years commercial news reporting experience with preferred 3 years anchoring experience. Performance should be measurable. * Experience in reporting and coordinating live news segments and broadcasts on location. * Excellent news judgment, written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skilled on-camera interviewer. * Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to contribute in an on-camera and off-camera team environment. * Must be available to work nights and/or weekends. No Phone calls please Louisiana Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer Please submit your resume and tape to: News Director WVUE-TV 1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy. New Orleans, LA 70125 No phone calls please! --- Internships Fox 8 News accepts intern applications throughout the year. We have a number of areas where someone can specialize: on-air/producers; photographers; weather; graphics. To apply, here is what is needed: * You must be attending a school which will give the student, in writing, credit for the number of hours worked. You should see your counselor to obtain this permission. The school must also specify how many hours, per week, an intern must be at Fox 8 News. * Once permission has been obtained, the student should call the Fox 8 News News Director at (504) 486-6161 for an interview. * If accepted, a schedule will be set up with the intern and Fox 8 News. Interns are required to be at Fox 8 News no less than 4 hours at any one time since they may be sent to accompany reporters and photographers on stories. * Interns at Fox 8 News are not paid. Instead, they receive school credit upon successful completion of their internship. * Interns do not do any work which cannot already be performed by a paid employee. An internship is designed to expose the student to the rigors of the television business. It is then up to the intern to decide if the business is what he or she would like to pursue for a career.
