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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Do you have compassion for your community? At WFTV- Channel 9 & WRDQ TV 27, we believe in using our powerful voice to benefit families in Central Florida. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Public Affairs Coordinator for an important part-time position. You will help organize station-sponsored events and work with charitable partners to promote our outreach initiatives WFTV 9 Family Connection... and TV27 Community Connection. Other responsibilities Do you have compassion for your community? At WFTV- Channel 9 & WRDQ TV 27, we believe in using our powerful voice to benefit families in Central Florida. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Public Affairs Coordinator for an important part-time position. You will help organize station-sponsored events and work with charitable partners to promote our outreach initiatives WFTV 9 Family Connection... and TV27 Community Connection. Other responsibilities will include coordinating video shoots, capturing interviews for stories about our public events, creating social posts and writing web stories. This is your opportunity to showcase your writing, editing and videography skills while supporting our station's initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Organize community events under the 9 Family Connection/27 Community Connection umbrellas
• Edit station PSA community campaigns to air on WFTV/WRDQ
• Social Media Content Creation and post to social media platforms for the stations’ community efforts and support our current partner activities
• Represent the station at community events.
• Shoot b-roll and interviews at station supported events
• Post web stories via current CMS program
• Work with Retail Production Department or Creative Services Department for 9 Family Connection and 27 Community Connection image and on-air campaigns.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Degree in communications, marketing, or related field or be a current student enrolled in one of those majors.
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Adobe Software such as Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects.
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to learn a Content Management System for web content
• Proficient in Social Media Content Creation
• Experience in videography and ability to conduct shoots and interviews
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 52 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WFTV is looking for an enterprising and energetic hard-news Reporter! This reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. He or she must dig for information and also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. Active live is a must. WHAT YOU WILL DO... 20% - Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources 70% - Crafts & presents stories 10% - Uses WFTV is looking for an enterprising and energetic hard-news Reporter! This reporter will join a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. He or she must dig for information and also be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. Active live is a must.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

20% - Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources

70% - Crafts & presents stories

10% - Uses station guidelines in using social media.

Enterprise ideas and develop relationships with sources - 20%
• Reaches out to sources and fosters a relationship
• Remains extremely knowledgeable of all local and national news
• Pitches original, local stories with impact
• Follows research guidelines when fertilizing ideas
Crafts & presents stories – 70%
• Works with photojournalist to craft a story that includes real people
• May need to shoot & edit story
• Writes accurate, grammatically correct scripts
• Digs for information
• Follows time guidelines
• Presents stories live as needed
Update the web – 10%
• Uses station guidelines in using social media.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Degree in journalism or related field
• 3 years reporting experience
• The ability to multitask, strong organizational skills and solid news judgment.
• Must be able to keep a cool head under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills are a must.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU: WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG

CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people – and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements. We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.

CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses include 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 54 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.

We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.

If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we’d love to have you join us. Apply today!

Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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via Salary.com schedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary Cox Media Group – Orlando, WFTV/WRDQ has an opening for a News Producer! Candidates must excel in decision-making, writing, teamwork, and be a leader in both the newsroom and the control room... WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Create a newscast using content that meets our research guidelines • Incorporate station research and branding consistently to deliver a dynamic and unfolding viewing experience • Produce newscasts with ease and exhibit Job Summary

Cox Media Group – Orlando, WFTV/WRDQ has an opening for a News Producer! Candidates must excel in decision-making, writing, teamwork, and be a leader in both the newsroom and the control room...

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Create a newscast using content that meets our research guidelines
• Incorporate station research and branding consistently to deliver a dynamic and unfolding viewing experience
• Produce newscasts with ease and exhibit strong news judgment, as well as have recent experience producing live, wall-to-wall coverage of hard news events
• Candidates must also embrace change, breaking news, and fluid newscasts, and be comfortable working with digital and social newsgathering and news-distributing platforms
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via Talent.com posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary Cox Media Group - Orlando, WFTV / WRDQ has an opening for a Producer. Candidates must excel in decision-making, writing, teamwork, and be a leader in both the newsroom and the control room... Candidates must be able to incorporate station research and branding consistently to deliver a dynamic and unfolding viewing experience. Candidates must produce newscasts with ease and exhibit strong news judgment, as well as have recent experience Job Summary

Cox Media Group - Orlando, WFTV / WRDQ has an opening for a Producer. Candidates must excel in decision-making, writing, teamwork, and be a leader in both the newsroom and the control room...

Candidates must be able to incorporate station research and branding consistently to deliver a dynamic and unfolding viewing experience.

Candidates must produce newscasts with ease and exhibit strong news judgment, as well as have recent experience producing live, wall-to-wall coverage of hard news events.

Candidates must also embrace change, breaking news, and fluid newscasts, and be comfortable working with digital and social news-gathering and news-distributing platforms.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :
• Create a newscast using content that meets our research guidelines
• Understand effective and impactful tease writing and promises of value-based coverage
• Flexibility to change content within newscast often and effortlessly
• Ability to communicate clearly and delegate effectively

What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :
• Bachelor of Journalism or Communications degree
• 2-3 years' experience producing news in a hard news market

WHAT WE OFFER YOU : WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG

CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people - and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media.

Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements.

We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.

CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses include 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets;

54 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms.

CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.

We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.

CMG may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or during employment as a term and condition of employment unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we'd love to have you join us. Apply today!

Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Last updated : 2023-03-28
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Full-time
Job Description WFTV-TV Cox Media Groupis looking for a visual storyteller who can go off the shoulder as well as the sticks...a creative go-getter, with an eye for composition and an ear for sound... If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’experienceon the street, we want to hear from you! WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Operate and maintain a professional quality video camera and related news gathering equipment. • Be familiar with and understand Job Description

WFTV-TV Cox Media Groupis looking for a visual storyteller who can go off the shoulder as well as the sticks...a creative go-getter, with an eye for composition and an ear for sound...

If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’experienceon the street, we want to hear from you!

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Operate and maintain a professional quality video camera and related news gathering equipment.
• Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
• Operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite, andLiveUbackpack.
• Work with reporters in the field to turnvisually creative, memorable stories as well as interesting, active live shots.
• Bring story ideas and creative energy to the table every day.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Must have live truck experience
• At least 1 year of nonlinear editing experience required
• 1 year experience as TV news photographer required
• College Degree in Communication or Journalism preferred
• Avid knowledge preferred

WHAT WE OFFER YOU: WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG:

CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people – and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements.

We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.

We provide valuable local content to viewers in the communities we serve through our 33 high-quality, market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 53 top-performing radio stations delivering all genres of content in 11 markets, and numerous streaming and digital platforms. Our portfolio includes primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. We also offer a full suite of national, regional, local, and digital advertising services with CMG Local Solutions, CoxReps and Gamut.

We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and flexible time-off programs.

We promote the safety and well-being of our employees by requiring that all newly hired CMG employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. CMG will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we’d love to have you join us. Apply today!

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Qualifications: WFTV-TV Cox Media Group is looking for a visual storyteller who can go off the shoulder as well as the sticks...a creative go-getter, with an eye for composition and an ear for sound. If you like a challenge and have a couple of years' experience on the street, we want to hear from you!, * Must have live truck experience * At least 1 year of nonlinear editing experience required * 1 year experience as TV news photographer required * College Degree in Communication or Journalism preferred * Avid knowledge preferredEducation: BachelorEmployment Type: ["FULL_TIME
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via Lensa posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary WFTV is looking for an Assignment Editor to join our Content Team... The ideal candidate is someone who can work well with newsroom staff and has technical knowledge of newsgathering resources. This person must have strong editorial judgment, strong organizational skills, and be digitally savvy. You must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and be aggressive about breaking news. WHAT YOU WILL DO: • See the big picture Job Summary

WFTV is looking for an Assignment Editor to join our Content Team...

The ideal candidate is someone who can work well with newsroom staff and has technical knowledge of newsgathering resources. This person must have strong editorial judgment, strong organizational skills, and be digitally savvy. You must be able to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and be aggressive about breaking news.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• See the big picture and understand the significance of editorial content
• Responsible for logistics and content creation, working directly with reporters, photographers, producers, managers, and the Content Center to cover the news of the day
• Able to work with Newsone/ABC affiliates, CMG stations, Florida partners, and other media organizations across the country, including Cox Radio
• Planning and executing weekday and weekend news coverage on all platforms
• Managing logistics and resources
• Newsgathering (including developing story ideas, confirming information, and breaking news coverage)
• Creating and publishing content to digital and social media platforms
• Monitoring scanners and social media
• Communicating with broadcast and digital producers, field crews
• The schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights
• Routine interruptions and unforeseen assignments are to be expected
• Expected to work under deadline constraints and meet precise deadlines (including self-imposed deadlines)

What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• At least 2-year of newsroom experience (FT)
• BA or equivalent professional experience
• The ideal candidate is someone who can work well with newsroom staff and have technical knowledge of newsgathering resources
• Strong understanding of AP-style writing
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to multi-task, strong organizational and communication skills
• Physical demands and essential physical abilities include: a combination of physical work (standing, walking, lifting and carrying items such as laptop computers, pulling file drawers)
• Knowledge of the Orlando market is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER YOU: WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG

CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people - and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media. Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements. We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.

CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses include 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 52 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.

We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.

CMG may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or during employment as a term and condition of employment unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we’d love to have you join us. Apply today!

Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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via Orlando, FL - Geebo posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
3. 6 Full-time 1 hour ago Full Job Description Job Summary WFTV-TV is hiring a Consumer Investigative Reporter to join the Action 9 Team. We need a problem solver who works independently and understands the power of good storytelling and reporter involvement in every story and live shot. Must excel at enterprise reporting on all content platforms and public records requests. WFTV-TV thrives on teamwork. Our consumer unit at WFTV handles hundreds of 3.
6 Full-time 1 hour ago Full Job Description Job Summary WFTV-TV is hiring a Consumer Investigative Reporter to join the Action 9 Team.
We need a problem solver who works independently and understands the power of good storytelling and reporter involvement in every story and live shot.
Must excel at enterprise reporting on all content platforms and public records requests.
WFTV-TV thrives on teamwork.
Our consumer unit at WFTV handles hundreds of complaints from Central Florida consumers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Develop, write, produce, and present consumer investigative and news stories on television, the web and mobile.
Enterprise stories by developing sources and contacts.
Make creative use of live technology to help tell a story.
Understand and implement station's research-based goals.
Writes and produces packages and reports live.
Write and produce content for WFTV.
COM; use public records requests and FOIA to obtain information; use databases to research statistics and facts; gather... and verify facts through interviews, research, and surveillance if necessary.
Responsible for producing consumer investigative stories for major ratings periods.
Schedule may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
Actively and responsibly participates in social media to extend station brand.
What We Look For WHAT YOU WILL BRING Must have strong writing and editorial skills Professional, smooth on-camera delivery Ability to handle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines Ability to develop highly promotable ideas for ratings periods Computer literacy with database experience Ability to handle projects from start to finish, collaborating with special projects producers Knowledge of legal and ethical requirements for investigative reporting Experience on surveillance shoots; ability to ad-lib in breaking news situations Ability to make quick decisions and turn multiple stories in a day when necessary Ability to develop sources and build relationships to generate stories Strong communication skills Flexibility to work unusual hours at times College degree preferred Minimum 5 years investigative reporter experience in medium to large television markets Investigative experience preferred Must be competitive and want to win Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure, deadline driven environment Must agree to flexible schedule which includes weekends and holidays as needed Part of reporter on-call rotation WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people - and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media.
Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements.
We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.
CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves.
The company's businesses include 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 52 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms.
CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.
We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development.
We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.
CMG may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or during employment as a term and condition of employment unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.
If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we'd love to have you join us.
Apply today! Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications
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via Talent.com posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary CMG Orlando WFTV is looking for a Special Projects Executive Producer to join the team! This individual manages our special projects team including investigative and consumer units... WHAT YOU WILL DO : • The special projects executive producer wears many hats • Manage other special projects, including sweeps features, documentaries, and awards entries • Generating a large quantity of high quality, branded stories • Producing Job Summary

CMG Orlando WFTV is looking for a Special Projects Executive Producer to join the team! This individual manages our special projects team including investigative and consumer units...

WHAT YOU WILL DO :
• The special projects executive producer wears many hats
• Manage other special projects, including sweeps features, documentaries, and awards entries
• Generating a large quantity of high quality, branded stories
• Producing one-time specials

What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING :
• The perfect candidate will be a proactive self-starter, managing several ongoing projects with little supervision - while seeking to create new ones.
• The position requires a high-level understanding of TV strategy and tactics, including visual storytelling, graphics, teases, and promotional opportunities.

Must be willing to work long or unusual hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

Work performed is for all media platforms and initiatives, including for example : on-air, wftc.com, and social media.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU : WHY YOU SHOULD WORK AT CMG

CMG is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people - and you could be one of them! We are a start-up built on a 100-year history of blazing trails in the world of media.

Over that time, our skilled journalists and storytellers have covered war and peace, tragedies and celebrations, small moments, and global movements.

We are relying on our longstanding experience and entrepreneurial mentality to build a media company that is modern, agile, and uniquely positioned for the future.

CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses include 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets;

54 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 11 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms.

CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations.

We offer rewarding and challenging careers that encourage growth and development. We take care of our people with industry-leading total rewards offerings that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance as well as, a best-in-class wellness program, 401(k) matching and time-off programs.

CMG may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or during employment as a term and condition of employment unless otherwise prohibited by applicable law.

If this description fits and CMG sounds like a company you want to work for, we'd love to have you join us. Apply today!

Cox Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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