• Editing stories for newscasts, cut-ins, and special projects. Recording satellite feeds.
  
• Maintaining videotape-filing system.
  
• Performing other duties as needed, and as directed by News Operations Manager, Senior Editor, News Director, and Assignment Desk.
  

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Some formal technical school training with certificate of graduation.

EXPERIENCE: One year editing experience in a television station.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Must be able to focus on a specific task despite distractions. Ability to work well with producers, reporters, and other staff in high-pressure situations. Must be available for shift changes, nights and/or weekends and possible overtime hours, as well as on call.

WPTV NewsChannel 5 is a partner in NAHJ's Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in April 2006.

Send resume to:


Steve Moss
News Operations Director
WPTV
1100 Banyan Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
No phone calls, please.

The E. W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

PLEASE MENTION TO THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE NAHJ PARITY PROJECT.

• Gather, write and present weather and news information in newscasts as assigned.
  
• Use weather related computers, graphics, and radar for weather presentations.
  
• Perform weather presentations from live locations.
  
• Make live/taped public appearances on behalf of the television station.
  
• Perform other duties as directed by News Director
  

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: College degree in Communications, Journalism or related field; prefer degree in Meteorology.

EXPERIENCE: – Must have 5 years of television weather anchoring experience; prefer 3-5 years in top 50 market. Must have knowledge of Doppler radar. AMS seal preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Ability to explain complicated weather and news in an interesting fashion. Must have good interview skills and knowledge of show production. Able to work nights, weekends, and be adaptable as job requires. Must demonstrate strong news judgment and ability to work under pressure. A valid Florida Driver’s License and proof of insurance are required as well as proof of company required insurance limits.

WPTV NewsChannel 5 is a partner in NAHJ's Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in April 2006.

Send resume and tape to:


Peter Roghaar
News Director
WPTV
1100 Banyan Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
pnroghaar@wptv.com
No phone calls, please.

The E. W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

PLEASE MENTION TO THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE NAHJ PARITY PROJECT.

• Directly supervise content, style and production of newscasts.
  
• Supervise producers, reporters and anchors in the production and writing of newscast stories and teases.
  
• Help guide daily story coverage and special report assignments both on-air and on-line.
  
• Schedule reporters and anchors.
  
• Conduct annual performance reviews of select personnel.
  
• Work with other departments to accomplish the objectives of the station.
  
• Work with other department managers to accomplish the objectives of this station.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: College degree from an accredited College or University. Communication or Journalism emphasis preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Five years experience as a Producer in large market or as an Executive Producer in a medium/small market.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Must work well in high-pressure situations. Must be able to handle the pressure of deadlines, be self-motivated and adaptable to changing schedules. Excellent writing and production skills needed. Must have good creative and editorial judgment; demonstrate understanding of journalistic ethics and libel laws, and work productively with news personnel and other station employees and the general public. Must be available for shift changes, nights/weekends and/or holidays.

WPTV NewsChannel 5 is a partner in NAHJ's Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in April 2006.

Send resume to:


Peter Roghaar
News Director
WPTV
1100 Banyan Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
pnroghaar@wptv.com
No phone calls, please.

The E. W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

PLEASE MENTION TO THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE NAHJ PARITY PROJECT.

• Manage assignment desk by listening to police and fire scanners for emergency calls.
  
• Telephone all local police, fire, and other listed agencies to make beat checks on what is going on each day and night.
  
• Prepare a list of scheduled events for the next day by going through the daily assignment file of press releases.
  
• Provide correct notes on local events and details of beat checks to news producers.
  
• Monitor other local newscasts to keep track of what the competition is covering.
  
• Help in preparing daily rundown of all pertinent events for the next shift.
  
• Help write stories and update content for WPTV.com
  
• Performs other duties as needed and as directed by News Director and Assignment Desk Manager..
  

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in journalism or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Prior commercial television employment or internship as reporter/producer/assignment desk trainee.

EQUIPMENT: Knowledge of computers, two-way radios, police scanners.

SKILLS/ABILITIES: Strong news judgment required. Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and in a stressful environment. Ability to listen to traffic scanner and interpret local law enforcement “10” codes. Must be available for shift changes, nights and/or weekends and possible overtime hours.

WPTV NewsChannel 5 is a partner in NAHJ's Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in April 2006.

Send resume to:


Peter Roghaar
News Director
WPTV
1100 Banyan Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
pnroghaar@wptv.com
No phone calls, please.

The E. W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

PLEASE MENTION TO THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE NAHJ PARITY PROJECT.

• Oversee Murrow and Emmy-award winning Investigative Unit. Producing daily topical investigations as well as sweeps special reports. Prior experience preferred. Must be familiar with computer assisted research methods and all libel laws.
  

WPTV NewsChannel 5 is a partner in NAHJ's Parity Project, which was launched in our newsroom in April 2006.

Send resume to:


Peter Roghaar
News Director
WPTV
1100 Banyan Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
pnroghaar@wptv.com
No phone calls, please.

The E. W. Scripps Company, a diversified media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media and television retailing, is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

PLEASE MENTION TO THIS EMPLOYER THAT YOU LEARNED OF THIS OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE NAHJ PARITY PROJECT.