Job Openings at WFTV & WRDQ
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NEWS PRODUCER

WFTV, the Cox owned ABC affiliate in Orlando, is looking for a news producer.  You’ll need to have strong news judgment, be a great writer, team player, leader in the booth, and want to grow in a strong newsroom.  You must be able to produce breaking news, showcase local news, and work with the news team to find creative ways to advance stories.  We prefer 2-3 years previous producing experience and a degree in journalism or communications.  Please contact Marilyn Vaca, Executive News Producer, with a resume.  490 East South Street, Orlando, FL 32801.  Marilyn.Vaca@wftv.com.  No phone calls please.

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WEB MANAGER

One of America’s leading television web sites is looking for a proven leader.  Candidates need 3+ years managing digital media, web, and mobile property.  Good journalistic sense; experience with writing and posting media to web sites is critical.  Duties including managing four person web team.  The position oversees integration between news, sales, and marketing across all platforms.  

Candidates will work closely with the Internet Sales Director on audience-growth and revenue-driving projects, develop and administer aggressive social networking plan across all platforms, and keep abreast of, and understand, changing trends within the industry.

Please contact Matt Parcell at matt.parcell@wftv.com or mail to Matt Parcell, Managing Editor, 490 East South Street, Orlando, FL  32801.  EOE

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DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

The Digital Account Manager will have sales experience with a track record of Traditional and Digital sales success preferred. Be able to adapt to new technology and our digital ad portfolio. Must be a self-starter, able to prospect and close business, exhibit strong written and verbal communications skills, be highly organized, goal-oriented and computer literate.  Exhibit excellent customer service and follow-up.

Please contact Dan.Prudhomme@wftv.com, 490 East South Street, Orlando, FL  32801 EOE

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: SPECIAL PROJECTS

Market leader looking for experienced journalist to manage investigative, consumer investigative, political and special project reporting.  Requires 3-5 years management experience in a newsroom.  Ability to handle multiple projects, and provide strong editorial and legal guidance.  Management-level position.  Interested individuals should contact Bob Jordan, News Director.  By telephone at 407-822-8300, or by e-mail.

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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

WFTV-HD, the Cox-owned news leader in Orlando (TV Market Rank #19), FL, seeks an a motivated and energetic Account Executive.   Sales experience with a track record of on air and internet sales successes, 3-5 years media required.   Must be able to prospect and close new business, be able to handle agency accounts, exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills, be highly organized, goal-oriented and computer literate.  College degree preferred.  Enjoy no state or local income tax and 60 degree average temperatures in January!  We provide on-going consultation services and the finest resources and marketing tools in the industry.  Contact Stacey Williams, Local Sales Manager at WFTV, 490 East South Street, Orlando, FL  32801.  Email Stacey.williams@wftv.com  EOE

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PART-TIME ASSOCIATE NEWS PRODUCER

WFTV/WRDQ is looking for a part-time associate producer.  Our associate producers work closely with the news producers in crafting the newscast.   An AP is responsible for writing strong, clear copy, writing to video, and is able to multitask in a deadline driven environment.   The AP will also learn other newsroom skills, is encouraged to pitch story ideas and become involved in learning and understanding strong news content.  We’re interested in people who live in the Orlando area, or are willing to relocate. Associate producers must be available for all shifts, including evenings, overnights and weekends. Please contact Jason Balthazar, executive producer, with your resume. 490 East South Street, Orlando, FL 32801 Jason.Balthazar@wftv.com

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCER

Description:

WFTV and WRDQ in Orlando, Florida,  are searching for a Full Time commercial producer.

Join the market leading team, producing award winning TV commercials, public service announcements and web elements. Great growth potential for highly motivated candidate.

Requirements:

• Education in television production
• Education in graphic design
• 2 years experience in Videography, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Final Cut Pro
• At least 2 year experience shooting and lighting TV commercials
• At least 2 year experience in graphic design
• Excel under pressure and multitasking
• Must be able to provide a reel of Design/Animation work
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and as a team player
• Ability to work a flexible schedule a plus

Responsibilities:

Creating professional television commercials from conception to completion

Included but not limited to meeting with local clients, script writing, producing, lighting, shooting and post production.

Contact:

Ted Eson, Production Manager

ted.eson@wftv.com 

Must be able to provide a reel of design and videography work

COX BROADCASTING WASHINGTON BUREAU INTERNSHIPS

 The Cox Broadcasting Washington Bureau is looking for energetic, experienced and self-motivated college or graduate students for fall, spring and summer internships. We want people who are training for broadcast journalism careers as producers, reporters, photographers or editors.

As a Cox intern, we expect you to help our reporters and producers by researching story ideas, setting up and conducting interviews on Capitol Hill, and pulling sound bites. You will support the newsroom by learning our stations and lawmakers, writing copy, and answering phone calls.

We help you produce a resume tape that includes a stand-up montage and at least three packages. To do this, we give you access to our editing equipment, video and interviews. You'll learn how to edit and you'll work with our photographers to shoot your stand-ups. Our reporters and producers will work with you on writing, interviewing and delivery. If you are interested in television news production (shooting, editing, audio, lighting) you can also work with our photographers and editors on these skills.

The Cox bureau is located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. We turn stories for our 10 local news stations across the country. Our internship is unpaid and you must provide proof of college/graduate school credit to be considered. We require interns to work at least two days and priority is given to those available additional days. To apply, email Catherine Reynolds at catherine.reynolds@coxtv.com and attach your resume and cover letter. Tell us about your experience in television news and what part of the business interests you most. Also, include the days you are available to work and when you would begin/end your internship. Finally, include the name of your university, the professor who will be giving you credit for the internship and a phone number where you can be reached.

Application deadlines:

Fall - August 1st

Spring - December 1st

Summer - April 1st

  For more information about jobs in the COX family visit www.coxenterprises.com