News Bureau Position

News for WTHI-TV
Terre Haute, Indiana

posted on May 12, 2022


job posting:

WTHI-TV is seeking a News Producer/Reporter/Manager to join our award-winning team. We are a smaller market station, but we take news seriously. We are a dominant #1 station with great resources and a long tradition of success. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Includes the following (other duties may be assigned): -Must live in Southern Indiana or Illinois and operate out of Vincennes, Indiana -Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout Southern Indiana and Illinois. -Must work closely with Vincennes University to obtain and manage content for on-air and online use. -Shoots and edits news video stories, including daily news, special news, features, sports, and live events. -Takes direction from, and interact with, the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel. -Maintains and operates camera equipment as well as company vehicle safely and efficiently. Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: -Maintains positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments. -Responds positively to feedback. -Ability to edit raw video to newscast form in a manner to complete the story for the viewer. -Proficient in social networking sites. Ex: Twitter, Facebook. -Must be detail-oriented. -Must always present professional image as a representation of the station. Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in broadcasting, journalism, or related field preferred. Video photography in a medium or major market TV News station preferred, but not required. Training/Equipment: Operate camera and live equipment. Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate computer and editing machine. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. ********* EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED ********* -Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law) -Pre-Employment and Random Drug Testing About Allen Media Broadcasting: Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees and a 401(k)-contribution plan for eligible employees


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expires on 06/09/2022