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E-mail:human_resources@whdh.com

Updated July 17, 2008

Job No. 2042
Title: Producer
Requirements: Line produce fast-paced, creative, breaking-news focused newscast with responsibility for story selection and placement, graphics, teases, pre-production effects; assign duties to writers and production assistants; work closely with Executive Producers and Creative Services Department to showcase coverage. 3-5 years medium-major market producing experience required. Knowledge of New England preferred. Weekend evening hours. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
 

Job No. 2041
Title: PT Cyber Journalist
Requirements: Responsible for all news web content, writing, producing, and creating new ways to enhance our broadcast product via the Internet. Candidates must have a journalism background in addition to commonly used Internet skills including JavaScript, HTML and Windows Media Utilities. Boston area resident preferred. Working hours are Mon-Fri 4:30-11:30p.m.
 

Job No. 2040
Title: Cut-In Writer/Producer
Requirements: Write and produce nightly news updates, news topicals and news image spots. Must have strong writing and communication skills, a great eye for graphics and 2 years experience in on-air news promotion. Ability to meet tight deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Job No. 2038
Title: PT Promotions Coordinator
Requirements: Coordinate syndication and NBC programming feeds, complete daily logs, and oversee production of syndication episodic promotion. Traffic radio spots and manage co-op. Assist the Creative Services Director and the department as needed. Must have strong communication skills, a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint a plus. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Job No. 2036
Title: FT Pre-Production Editor
Requirements: Composite graphics, build animations for various newscasts and edit promos as assigned. Must be able to meet tight deadlines. Requires a thorough understanding of Final Cut Pro and AfterEffects, Digital Post-Production environment; including familiarity with Macintosh and PC computer platforms and Avid News Cutter. All other duties as assigned. 3-5 years of television pre-production experience a must. College degree preferred. WHDH-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Job No. 2029
Title: Account Executive
Requirements: AE will generate new and service existing local accounts, ensuring all financial goals of TV station are being exceeded, while developing and maintaining relationships with agencies and clients. Must have the ability to manage and enhance direct relationships with agencies and clients to promote station image and perception. The ability to identify the needs of advertisers and prepare custom sales presentations with solutions to those needs is necessary. Responsibilities include; developing and creating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients, continual development of new business revenue streams. Maintaining a customer friendly attitude and dedication to customer needs, being prepared with all information needed (including historical budget, last years’ share, this year’s budget, targeted share for day-parts used or any other historical or present information) that sales management requires to make sound and informed business decisions. A Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or equivalent related experience is required. Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze specific sales situations. Experience with “One Domain”, “CMR”, “Matrix” and “OSI” software applications a plus. Must demonstrate the effective recognition, oral and written communication skills to influence external contacts. Requires one to three years of sales experience with a prior radio or television background preferred. WHDH is an E.O.E. Employer.
 

Job No. 2022
Title: Account Executive
Requirements: AE will generate new and service existing local accounts, ensuring all financial goals of TV station are being exceeded, while developing and maintaining relationships with agencies and clients. Must have the ability to manage and enhance direct relationships with agencies and clients to promote station image and perception. The ability to identify the needs of advertisers and prepare custom sales presentations with solutions to those needs is necessary. Responsibilities include; developing and creating new programs to maximize revenue from existing clients, continual development of new business revenue streams. Maintaining a customer friendly attitude and dedication to customer needs, being prepared with all information needed (including historical budget, last years’ share, this year’s budget, targeted share for day-parts used or any other historical or present information) that sales management requires to make sound and informed business decisions. A Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing or equivalent related experience is required. Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze specific sales situations. Experience with “One Domain”, “CMR”, “Matrix” and “OSI” software applications a plus. Must demonstrate the effective recognition, oral and written communication skills to influence external contacts. Requires one to three years of sales experience with a prior radio or television background preferred. WHDH is an E.O.E. Employer.
 

Job No. 2020
Title: Producer
Requirements: Line produce fast-paced, creative, breaking-news focused newscast with responsibility for story selection and placement, graphics, teases, pre-production effects; assign duties to writers and production assistants; work closely with Executive Producers and Creative Services Department to showcase coverage. 3-5 years medium-major market producing experience required. Knowledge of New England preferred. Weekend morning hours. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
 

Job No. 2009
Title: Newsperson/Reporter
Requirements: : Research, report, write, produce and present stories for air. 3-5 years of television reporting experience in medium or large market required. Solid journalist, aggressive reporter, excellent writer and outstanding on live shots. College degree preferred. Send tape and resume to Human Resources. WHDH-TV is an EOE employer.
 

Job No. 1928
Title: Nightside Satellite Coordinator
Requirements: Position will include coordinating all feeds to and from WHDH-TV and all trucks in the field, as well as NBC and CNN and all affiliates. Satellite Coordinator must excel at organizing many different elements especially in breaking news situations. Desk experience is a must, as coordinator will be assisting the Assignment Editors each night and filling in for their shifts on an as-needed basis. Experience in Avid Media Manager a plus.
 

Job No. 1915
Title: Maintenance Technician
Requirements: Operation, repair and maintenance of broadcast equipment to the component level. SBE certification and FCC license preferred. Experience in maintaining analogue and digital broadcast equipment, including non-linear and linear editing systems, cameras, beta cam sx systems, video file servers, network integration's system, microwave and satellite systems. Thorough knowledge of Windows/Mac/Unix/Linux based operating systems, LAN/WAN platforms. TCP/IP. 2-5 years of maintenance experience in television broadcast preferred.
 

Job No. 1739
Title: PT Maintenance Technician
Requirements: Operate, repair and maintain state-of-the-art television broadcast equipment. FCC license and SBE certification preferred. Experience in maintaining cameras, VTR's, digital video effects, paint/graphic systems, computer and editing systems. BSEE preferred. 1 to 3 years of maintenance experience in television broadcast.
 

Job No. 1666
Title: PT Van Technician
Requirements: Seek experienced van technician with additional skills in one or more of additional areas: audio, shoot, edit, KU operator (requires CDL license), rack operations and maintenance. Hours various – shifts various. Major market experience preferred.
 

Job No. 1409
Title: PT Photographer/Editor
Requirements: A minimum of five years experience in news photography and editing is mandatory. A through knowledge of all ENG practices is required. The ability to operate Microwave trucks is preferred. A demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet all deadlines is required. Non linear editing experience is a plus. A Broadcast Communications degree, and or technical training is required. A clean driver's license is also required.