NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR (part-time)

OPENING DATE: May 12, 2013

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four-year college degree and completion of at least one internship in a broadcast television newsroom preferred. Ability to use, transport and lift video camera equipment and tripod (approx. 55 lbs.). Proficient at shooting and editing under extreme deadline pressure. Microwave ENG van experience is a real plus. Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shooting and editing stories for broadcast. Creatively editing packages, voiceovers and voiceover/sots, effectively using pictures and natural sound to tell a story, with strong audio/video linkage. Operating microwave ENG van and stinger.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a part-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Email cover letter, resume, and references to: debbiecarter @kezi.com, or if by mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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Administrative/Sales Assistant

OPENING DATE: May 15, 2013

CLOSING DATE : Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree preferred. Ability to project a professional company image through in-person and phone interaction with the general public and clients. Outstanding interpersonal skills; an energetic team player. Punctual, flexible and able to work under deadline pressure. Experience operating a multi-line switchboard. Experience creating sales and marketing materials utilizing Microsoft Office. Ability to learn and operate a broadcast-specific software program. Attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administrative and clerical support for the Market Manager and other department heads as needed; sales order entry; sales report generation; creation of sales and marketing presentation materials; main back-up for receptionist and National Sales Coordinator; other duties as assigned by the Market Manager.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

DRUG-SCREENING IS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT

Applications and resumes should be submitted to:

Debbie Carter
KEZI 9
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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OPENING DATE: April 18, 2013

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One to two years television news experience as a reporter preferred. University/College degree in journalism or communications. The ability to use, transport and lift video camera equipment and tripod (approx. 55 lbs.) without assistance from grip or photographer. Strong writing and editing skills. Skilled at non-linear editing and videography. Ability to work under intense deadline pressure. Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting news stories for multiple distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, KEZI 9+ Nonstop News and kezi.com. Creatively producing stories and effectively using pictures and natural sound to tell a story, with strong audio/video linkage. Perform live shots from the newsroom and in the field.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a full-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Email cover letter, resume, references and link to resume reel to: debbiecarter@kezi.com.
If by mail send to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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KEZI, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of:

JR. MASTER CONTROL SUPPORT

OPENING DATE: April 16, 2013

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

DESCRIPTION: The engineering department of KEZI has an opening for Jr. Master Control Room Support. The successful candidate reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for the taping and preparing for air television programming. This includes network programming, local taped programming, live programming, as well as commercial insertion.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Remote monitoring, and control of full power television transmitter. Equipment required to operate includes a video server, switchers, routers, various formats of videotape machines, computer control of various devices, as well as monitoring scopes and indicators. The position requires an ability to work well with others, have good oral communication skills, work under pressure, ability to work unsupervised on a regular basis at night, and make proper decisions quickly under changing circumstances.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a part-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:
Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
P.O. Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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OPENING DATE: April 15, 2013

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven skills and experience writing, producing, directing, editing and shooting news and commercial videos, both long-form and short-form. Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept-to-completion in a solo or collaborative project environment. Ability to work well under tight deadlines with multiple projects. High degree of professionalism and strong customer service skills when communicating with clients. Experience in Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite. Four-year college degree, and a minimum two years experience in a local television marketing department preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce highly creative commercials for the station’s advertising clients, engaging long-form videos for businesses and events, and eye-catching news promos (image, topical, POP, special report & series) to support the station’s promotional efforts.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time salaried position.

DRUG-SCREENING IS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT.

Send your cover letter, resume, references and non-returnable reel to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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KEZI 9 NEWS is accepting applications for the position of:

PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR

OPENING DATE: March 1, 2013

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A four-year college degree and completion of at least one internship in a broadcast television newsroom preferred. Ability to use, transport and lift video camera equipment and tripod (approx. 55 lbs.). Proficient at shooting and editing under extreme deadline pressure. Microwave ENG van experience is a real plus. Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shooting and editing stories for broadcast. Creatively editing packages, voiceovers and voiceover/sots, effectively using pictures and natural sound to tell a story, with strong audio/video linkage. Operating microwave ENG van and stinger.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a full-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Email cover letter, resume, and references to: debbiecarter @kezi.com, or if by mail to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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KEZI, Inc. is accepting applications for the position of:

NEWS OPERATIONS MANAGER

OPENING DATE: September 19, 2012

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous management experience is preferred, but a strong photojournalist with management potential will be considered
• Microwave ENG experience required
• Knowledge of Sony XDCAM-EX and Edius editing system preferred
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; a “team player”
• Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, overnights and holidays as needed
• Four year college/university degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is primarily responsible for recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling photographers and editors. Through constructive feedback, helps develop shooting and editing skills of reporters, photographers and editors. Shoots and edits video content for all platforms, including KEZI 9 News, KEZI 9+ Nonstop News, kezi.com and KEZI 9 News Mobile.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time salaried position.

DRUG-SCREENING IS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENT.

Email cover letter, resume, references and link to reel to: debbiecarter@kezi.com.
If by mail to:
Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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KEZI 9 News is accepting applications for the position of:

ANCHOR/REPORTER

OPENING DATE: September 10, 2012

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four year college degree in journalism or related discipline required. Two plus years prior television news experience as an Anchor/Reporter required. Ability to use, transport and lift video camera equipment and tripod (approx. 55 lbs.) without assistance from a grip or videographer. Proficient at shooting and editing under extreme deadline pressure. Ability to produce newscasts a plus. Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting news stories for multiple distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, KEZI 9+, kezi.com, Facebook, Twitter, and KEZI 9 News Mobile. Perform live shots from the newsroom and in the field. Anchor and produce newscasts as assigned. Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a full-time position; rate of pay is salaried.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Email cover letter, resume, references and link to reel to: debbiecarter@kezi.com
If by regular mails to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
P.O. Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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KEZI 9 News is accepting applications for the position of:

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

OPENING DATE: Dec. 20, 2011

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

DESCRIPTION:

•KEZI 9 News, the ABC affiliate in Eugene, Oregon, has an immediate opening for a part-time news production assistant.  The successful candidate will run audio boards, character generators, cameras, and teleprompters.  This person must also be willing to work overnight and weekend hours.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a part-time position; rate of pay is hourly.

A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN IS REQUIRED

Email cover letter, resume, references and link to resume reel to: debbiecarter@kezi.com.
If by mail send to:

Ms. Debbie Carter
Executive Assistant
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475

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