Jobs at WTVR CBS 6
NEWS PRODUCER — POSTED 5/11/12
Do you want to be a part of the most journalistically-honored television news organization in Central Virginia?
CBS 6 WTVR-TV, The South’s First Television Station, has an immediate opening for an aggressive, creative and smart News Producer.
You must be highly-organized, a leader in creative writing and showcasing skills, driven and able to win breaking news and big story coverage.
The ideal candidate must be calm under pressure with solid news judgment, and be able to construct an original newscast rundown with video sources, graphics, teases and pre-production effects.
Candidates should be able to present compelling story ideas in support of our brand while having substantial knowledge of local and national news. Applicants will also be responsible for updating and maintaining content and links across a number of web sites and social media platforms.
News producing experience preferred. Please send your resume and most recent newscast to:
WTVR-CBS 6
Attn: Sheryl Barnhouse, Assistant News Director
3301 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23230
sbarnhouse@wtvr.com
No phone calls please
WTVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PHOTOJOURNALIST — POSTED 4/5/12
WTVR is looking for a creative Photojournalist. If you want to be a part of an award winning team dedicated to telling the best television news stories in our market and the country, please apply today. Each photographer has a paid membership to the NPPA.
Qualifications: One year of professional shooting and live truck operation required. We have the latest High Definition gear…Sony PMW-EX3 HD cameras and Final Cut Pro editing. Looking for the right candidate to tell memorable stories.
Please send reel, resume and cover letter to:
WTVR-CBS 6
Attn: Timothy E. Hawkins, Director of Photography/Editing
3301 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23230
thawkins@wtvr.com
No phone calls please
WTVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE — POSTED 3/7/12
WTVR, CBS 6 TV is seeking a qualified sales professional.
If you can generate beyond traditional advertisers and you are determined, intelligent, know how to ask the right questions to the right people, then we want you to join our staff.
Previous sales experience is a plus, as is knowledge of basic computer programs such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
If this sounds like you, send your resume and cover letter to bhill@wtvr.com and come work with the best television in Richmond.
WTVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST — POSTED 1/31/12
WTVR CBS 6 is seeking a dynamic and innovative multimedia journalist to join the fastest growing morning team in Richmond.
Responsibilities will include reporting, shooting, writing, producing and editing news stories with assigned deadlines.
The successful candidate will produce stories that are compelling, factually correct, creative, and written in a clear, conversational manner while delivering numerous LIVE reports daily.
The multimedia journalist must develop and maintain a unique beat, working sources and contacts to produce original content.
Additional duties include:
• 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.
• Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Is proficient and active in social media use and web updating.
Requirements of this position include:
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Non-linear editing video experience on Final Cut Pro editing systems preferred, or similar equipment.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• 1-3 years of experience working as a journalist inside a television newsroom.
• Four-year college degree (journalism preferred)
• 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.
WTVR is the proud recipient of 14 Associate Press Awards, five regional Murrow awards and four regional Emmy awards in 2011.
Resume reel should include three stories you broke exclusively on your station during the past three months along with a written explanation of how you got them.
Please send your information to:
Sheryl Barnhouse — Assistant News Director
WTVR-CBS 6
3301 West Broad Street
Richmond, Va. 23230.
No phone calls please. EOE.
WTVR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
