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Producer
12/22/2008

WVUE-TV/FOX 8 is located in New Orleans, LA has an opening for an outgoing Producer who will ensure that the content of that stations programs is understandable and clear for the viewers.

Duties include:

* Ensure entire content of each newscast, including weather and sports segments is clear, concise and easily understandable by our viewers
* Responsible for determining 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
* Pull story information and video from other news sources.
* Must be able to write copy and edit video into newscast format
* Other duties as assigned
* BA in Journalism or related field preferred
* One year 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 


Chief Engineer
9/27/2006

Come be a part of the rebuilding of a great station and a great American City.  WVUE-TV FOX 8 Your Weather Authority is located in New Orleans, LA has an opening for a Chief Engineer to oversee all technical operations for WVUE-TV station ensuring FCC compliance and managing activities of engineering department.

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

 

·  Oversees and assigns the daily work activities of engineers and master control operators.  Responsible for scheduling engineers and master control operators and maintaining on-call list.

·  Interviews and hires engineering and master control staff.  Conducts employee performance reviews, trains team members and addresses employee relations matters.

·  Maintains quality and consistency of on-air signal and operational equipment and oversees transmitter sights.  Troubleshoots on-air malfunctions as required.

·  Oversees all installations and construction related to the technical operation of the station using industry-accepted project management methodology.

·  Implements and maintains FCC operational requirements, keeping abreast of FCC and other applicable state, county and local laws that relate to operational compliance.

·  Prepares annual capital and expense budgets for engineering department.

·  Provides quality customer service to internal departments and external customers.

· Keeps current on technological advances within the broadcast industry.

·  Negotiates equipment purchases and technical service contracts.

·  Manages equipment and repair parts inventory.

·  Collaborates and communicates with other Emmis Chief Engineers, staff at Emmis corporate headquarters, local cable companies and the communities served by the station.

·  Acts as security and safety coordinator to ensure safe and secure working conditions.

·  Oversees maintenance of all computer equipment, computer networks, phone systems and building maintenances/repairs.

 

Requirements:

 

·  Supervisory /management experience preferred. 

·  Two or four-year college degree required- preferably in engineering or equivalent technical training and experience.  Five to ten years experience in a broadcast engineering maintenance field.

·  Ability to read analyze, and interpret technical procedures, equipment operating instructions, and FCC regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

·  Ability to comprehend and apply principles of mathematics when using a variety of tools and/or test equipment.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

·  Must have extensive knowledge of HD/digital/analog studio equipment, HD/digital/analog transmission equipment, ENG, EFP and remote broadcast equipment.

·  Ability to multi-task and work long hours.  Ability to respond in a timely capacity.

·  Must have a valid drivers license and maintain solid driving record.  FCC General License or SBE certification preferred

 

No phone calls please.

 

Apply on line or send resume to:

 

Human Resources

WVUE-TV FOX 8

1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy

New Orleans, LA  700125


ENG/SNG Operator/News Photographer
10/2/2008

WVUE-TV FOX 8 in New Orleans, LA, is looking for an ENG/SNG Operator/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. Some travel included and must be able to work long and unusual hours for sports and news events.

Duties include:

* Daily sports/news photography and editing
* Shoot and edit video for newscasts (vo’s, vo/sots, packages)
* Ability to run or train on SNG truck operations
* Operate and maintain microwave signals and uplink transmission.
* Maintenance/ troubleshooting/ repair of the ENG/SNG units and all equipment inside of the units.
* Coordinate with reporters, photographers, assignment editors and producers to get stories on air.
* Setup live shots on very short notice and work under extreme deadlines.

Requirements:
* 1 year truck experience.
* Flexible days/hours
* Able to lift heavy equipment
* Valid driver’s license
* Capable of driving and operating vehicles safely and good driving record.

No phone calls please.

LOUISIANA MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please send resume to:

Lance Washington
Director of Photography
WVUE-TV Fox 8
1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy
New Orleans, LA 70125

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.
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