Job Opportunities At WSOC-TV/ WAXN-TV
POSITIONS FOR ALL COX ENTERPRISES, INC. CAN BE VIEWED AT THE FOLLOWING INTERNET ADDRESS: http:\www.coxenterprises.com WSOC TELEVISION, INC. & WAXN TELEVISION, INC.JOB OPENINGSTRAFFIC ASSISTANTWSOC-TV has an immediate full-time opening in the Traffic Department. The primary functions of the Traffic Assistant are to pull missing copy reports, assign copy to commercial contracts and to ensure accurate and timely preparation of the daily operations log. Other duties will include maintaining copy files for active and inactive commercial instructions, communicating with clients via phone, computer and fax, helping to maintain the tape library, prepare daily dub list for Master Control, clear exceptions and manipulate logs as necessary and as a back-up to other Traffic personnel.Knowledge and skills required for success in this role:• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills • Ability to function in time-sensitive, high-pressure situations • Analytical and problem solving skills • Basic computer skills required, knowledge of TV Traffic Systems, specifically OSI, preferred. • Ability to work well in a team environment • College degree preferred Please send resumes to Traffic Manager, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. No phone calls, please. EOE M/FNEW BUSINESS SPECIALISTCox Charlotte is seeking a New Business Specialist. This position is for experienced new business developers. Individuals need to be creative thinkers, skilled problem-solvers and have the marketing savvy to leverage the Cox multi-platform offering--WSOC-TV, WAXN-TV and wsoctv.com--for marketers. Candidates must be skilled in presentation development and delivery. Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Word required. Send resumes to Melinda Holt, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206 EOE M/FBROADCAST PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN (PART TIME)WSOC-TV Charlotte’s News Leader has a part time Broadcast Technician available. This position requires weekend work and must be available to work flexible hours. Television Production experience is required. This position is responsible for robotic camera operations, teleprompter, studio lighting and other studio duties. Please send resume to: Ron Johnson, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206, No phone calls please. EOE M/FNEWS TOPICAL PROMOTIONS PRODUCERThe #1 news team in Charlotte is looking for a talented news topical producer who knows how to sell a story. Can you easily identify the best “angle” to connect to viewers and produce daily spots that are urgent, emotional and compelling? You must be able to work directly with reporters and producers on a tight deadline and make changes on a moment’s notice. Must have a minimum of 3 years topical writer or producing experience. Send DVD or reel link to: Shelley Lynch, Executive Producer, 1901 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. EOE M/FNEWS TOPICAL PROMOTION WRITER/PRODUCERNEWS PROMOTION EXPERIENCE A MUST. Do you love the challenge of deadlines, live, video and sound – and making them all work together? Looking for a creative, enthusiastic individual to write and produce compelling news topicals at Charlotte’s number one TV station. A minimum of 3 years of television promotion required. Avid experience a plus. Send your DVD, weblink or even a tape with resume to: Sally Ganz, Creative Services Director, WSOC-TV, 1901 North Tryon, Charlotte, NC 28206. EOE M/FWAXN-TV ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEDo you love to compete and win? Is your highly focused energy used to cultivate new customers? Is your day structured and organized? If you are an enthusiastic, take-charge type of individual who seeks big challenges to achieve big rewards, we may have the position for you. Cox Media Group, WAXN-TV in Charlotte, wants a risk-taking, cool under pressure, highly assertive person that won’t settle for mediocrity. Contact Kat Savage, LSM, 704-371-3124, kat.savage@action64.com. EOE M/FMANAGING EDITORWSOC-TV is looking for a dynamic newsroom leader to take over the position of Managing Editor at the #1 station in Charlotte, NC. The ME oversees DAILY AND LONG TERM editorial content— executing all levels of breaking news, major local news and enterprising news. The ME will work with all staff and have a special focus on reporters, crafting their stories on a daily basis. The Managing Editor must be web savvy, knowing that breaking a story online is as important as on TV. The best candidates will be veteran news leaders who know how to manage people with all skill levels and coach those people to execute research through impactful storytelling. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Send resumes to: Robin Whitmeyer, News Director, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. EOE M/FWEB CONTENT PRODUCER WSOC-TV seeks a website producer who can write news and featured content for our website. Must be able to handle daily news, breaking news, and weather and, connect that content to web users by creating fresh slide shows, videos and surveys. Ability to multitask daily is essential. Independent thinker who works well on a team will thrive! Previous website experience preferred. Please send resume to : Robin Whitmeyer, News Director, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. EOE M/FMULTI-MEDIA WEB PRODUCERCox Broadcasting, Charlotte is seeking a Multi-Media Web Producer. This position is designed for a web producer who has the desire, the initiative and the vision to provide unique, creative content to drive local page views on wsoctv.com.The ideal candidate must have the ability to be self-sufficient and take complete ownership in identifying, capturing and producing multi-media content for a designated section of the site. Must also work as a team member with the web producers in news, etc. and with the sales team on specific assignments.You must be able to demonstrate the ability to serve as a web producer – creating, writing and producing content for any and all areas of the site. Must produce compelling video stories (long and short form) including writing the script, shooting the video, producing the VO and editing the piece for on-line. Must have the ability to shoot still photos to build into captioned or stand alone slide shows.Required experience includes: Basic Photoshop, Non-linear video editing, Basic HTML/XHTML, Energetic, Self-Motivated, have ability to Write, Shoot, Voice and Edit Video Packages. Experience with Newscutter and use of content management systems preferred.Please send resume and an example of your multi-media work (DVD or weblink) to Melinda Holt, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. EOE M/FSENIOR BROADCAST DESIGNER WSOC-TV, Channel 9, has an immediate opening for the Senior Broadcast Designer. This full time position works closely with the Design Director and the News Department to create and execute a variety of projects including animations, pre-production, news templates, graphic packages, logo design, print design and web design. Candidate must have strong organizational and technical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is an absolute must. The ability to generate and clearly communicate ideas from a design stand-point to many departments is part of the job. Must be able to manage & prioritize time, work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high quality design. Must set standards for other design staff and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A self-motivated candidate who can interact with multiple departments, commit to the product and act as a team player is essential.Other requirements: 3-5 years experience working in broadcast news/production design with a solid resume and digital reel. BA/BFA in graphic design or equivalent degree. Advanced proficiency needed in Adobe Aftereffects, Photoshop, & Illustrator. Deko, Curious Maps, 3D knowledge a great plus.Send resume and reel to Dave Kaminsky, Design Director, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. No phone calls please. No VHS. Web link or DVD only. EOE M/F.WEEKEND ANCHOR/REPORTER (FULL TIME) WSOC-TV is seeking an aggressive and experienced Weekend Anchor/Reporter who can handle major news, breaking news and all aspects of a newscast. Enterprising local stories and strong storytelling abilities are a must.. We are the market leader and want an anchor who wants to be a member of a winning team. Send a tape and resume to Robin Whitmeyer, News Director, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. No phone calls please. EOE M/F.WAXN-TV ACCOUNT EXECUTIVECox Television’s WAXN-TV, one of the nation’s leading independent stations, seeks Account Executive. Candidate must be highly motivated to cultivate new business (a must!), grow existing client billing and generate on-line/nontraditional revenue. You must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of OneDomain, OSI, Marshall Marketing and Matrix a plus. 2 years sales experience preferred but not necessary. Resumes: Kat Savage, Local Sales Manager, WAXN-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206 EOE M/FWSOC-TV ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE -- EXPERIENCE REQUIREDWSOC-TV, an ABC Affiliate with Cox Broadcasting in sunny Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced account executive to develop and sell marketing solutions. Demonstrated skills in multi-platform and convergent sales a must. Extremely adept in agency negotiation. Minimum two years sales experience in TV, proficiency in computer and presentation skills required. College degree preferred. Send resume to Jeff Tackeberry, Local Sales Manager, WSOC-TV, 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206 or call me for a rewarding opportunity: 704-335-4918. EOE M/FEEO POLICYIt is the policy of WSOC/WAXN-TV to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency.
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