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WSB-TV Cox Media Groupis looking for a visual storyteller who can go off the shoulder as well as the sticks. If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’ experience on 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 WSB-TV Cox Media Groupis looking for a visual storyteller who can go off the shoulder as well as the sticks. If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’ experience on 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, and LiveU backpack.
Work with reporters in the field to turn visually creative, memorable stories as well as interesting, active live shots.
Bring story ideas and creative energy to the table every day.

What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ experience in local news as an ENG Photographer with finely honed non-linear edit skills.
• Ability to generate live shots and packages with high production values is a must.
• Candidate should have all requisite skills with technology, including legacy microwave, major streaming vendors, FTP solutions, non-linear editing solutions and state of the art newsroom production and rundown system .
• Ideal candidate will be resourceful, self-reliant, and self-motivated.
• Having a 107 remote pilot drone license is a plus as well as experience and demonstrated ability with original graphics.
• A driver’s license in good standing is required as well as the ability to work all shifts, including nights and weekends.

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 companys 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. CMGs 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 DirectlyApply posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Are you a storyteller? An investigator? Are you driven by a need to find the truth? Producers report the original content that is the backbone of our news operations. WSB-TVis in search of aProducerwho consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and in extended coverage. In addition, successful... candidates musthave an understanding ofcoverage on all platforms Are you a storyteller? An investigator? Are you driven by a need to find the truth? Producers report the original content that is the backbone of our news operations.

WSB-TVis in search of aProducerwho consistently crafts in-depth, fast-paced, memorable newscasts. The successful candidate must be able to own breaking news inside newscasts and in extended coverage. In addition, successful... candidates musthave an understanding ofcoverage on all platforms and are expected to help generate enterprise story ideas. Collaboration with others is a must for this position, and candidates should be open to feedback and have a desire to grow in their role. Candidates should have at least 2 years of producing experience.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Communicates with reporters and content center to develop storytelling within broadcast
• Writes for broadcast including intros and tags creating cohesive storytelling
• Works with Executive Producer and Managing Editor to execute daily newscasts
• Ability to prioritize assignments
• Participates in daily editorial meetings
• Commands control in control room by communicating clear vision to production team,reportersand anchors
• Builds relationships with all team members proactively including anchors and meteorologists.
• Understands and executes station research
• Assists in the production of special projects and other content related to program and/or station
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Balance of strong journalist skills, ability to execute action plans and creative vision to support strong show delivery
• Ability to recognize stories with potential and develop them into compelling broadcast content
• Ability to scour social media for story ideas and make calls to confirm
• Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience in local TV news is preferred
• Prior news management experience is a plus
• Bachelors degree (B. A.) from four-year College or University in Journalism or Communications preferred
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalism

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 companys 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. CMGs 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 DirectlyApply posted_at: 7 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Special Projects Executive Producer at WSB-TV in Atlanta is a creative, fun, and detail-oriented producer who will wear many hats with a goal of generating a large quantity of high quality, branded stories for TV, website, and OTT platforms. 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 The Special Projects Executive Producer at WSB-TV in Atlanta is a creative, fun, and detail-oriented producer who will wear many hats with a goal of generating a large quantity of high quality, branded stories for TV, website, and OTT platforms.

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 and digital strategy and tactics, including visual storytelling, graphics, teases, and promotional opportunities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Works closely with news team and digital team generating new content ideas and execution
• Craft energetic, important, and memorable stories and segments
• Helps support strategy and distribution plan for news, weather and sports content and streaming programming on OTT/digital platforms
• Will help with long-term planning for big events, political coverage, and station/community initiatives involving digital platform strategies
• Works closely with WSB’s creative team to execute high profile station initiatives and content for newscasts & digital platforms
• Helps with daily content by ensuring WSB has unique angles.
• Approves stories for TV, digital and streaming.
What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• B.A. Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other field of study preferred
• 5 or more years special project experience and/or management experience
• Digital/OTT experience
• Top 25 DMA News market experience preferred
• An innovator who can join a diverse team in a changing media environment
• Proven news judgement
• Must understand and be able to execute on evolving digital platforms
• Excellent communicator, make proactive communications a priority
• Must be a mentor and effective team leader- willing to give constructive feedback and coaching
• Must be willing to work long hours, on-call weekends, as needed
Why WSB-TV & Atlanta?
• It is a newsroom with a legacy of serving the community with outstanding journalism.
• One of the fastest growing cities in the country.
• Great entertainment and music scene.
• Neighborhoods that fit whatever you are looking for, from walkable to suburban.
• Great restaurants.
• Atlanta beltline and amazing parks.
• Just a drive to the North Georgia mountains for beautiful hiking.

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 companys 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. CMGs 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 DirectlyApply posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WSB TV is looking for a full-time Broadcast Director to join the team! WHAT YOU WILL DO... • Direct fast-paced newscasts driven by breaking news, as well as public affairs shows, webcasts, OTT shows, and sports specials • Execute a clean tight newscast in a fast-paced environment What we look for WHAT YOU WILL BRING: • A minimum of 5 years directing experience in a medium or major market is required • Proficiency in Grass Valley Ignite, WSB TV is looking for a full-time Broadcast Director to join the team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO...
• Direct fast-paced newscasts driven by breaking news, as well as public affairs shows, webcasts, OTT shows, and sports specials
• Execute a clean tight newscast in a fast-paced environment
What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• A minimum of 5 years directing experience in a medium or major market is required
• Proficiency in Grass Valley Ignite, Ross Overdrive, or Sony ELC
• Knowledge of Avid Systems, INEWS, and News Cutter, Vinten Robotics, audio mixing, and Chyron, as well as be able to adapt to new technology
• Schedules may include early mornings, evenings and weekends

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 companys 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. CMGs 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!

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via DirectlyApply posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Cox Media Group Atlanta WSB TV is looking for a Production Editor to join the team! Key responsibilities include advanced high-end graphics editing for all newscasts, special elements, and other pre-production as needed Key responsibilities include advanced high-end graphics editing for all newscasts, special elements, and other pre-production as needed WHAT YOU WILL DO... • Creatively edit opens, teases, and other elements in all newscasts • Cox Media Group Atlanta WSB TV is looking for a Production Editor to join the team! Key responsibilities include advanced high-end graphics editing for all newscasts, special elements, and other pre-production as needed Key responsibilities include advanced high-end graphics editing for all newscasts, special elements, and other pre-production as needed

WHAT YOU WILL DO...
• Creatively edit opens, teases, and other elements in all newscasts
• Interface with key editorial producers and manager proactively under deadline pressure
• Bring a level of higher end editing using graphics packages from various editing platforms
What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• The ideal candidate must have the talent and experience to consistently generate a topnotch creative news product.
• Candidates must be highly motivated self-starters with a minimum of 5 years broadcast television non-linear editing/production experience on a major platform include Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, Grass Valley Edius, and/or Adobe Premiere.
• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop are a must.
• The right candidate must be able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Candidates should be a strategic planner with great editorial judgement.
• Be able to work all shifts including nights, weekends, and early mornings

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 companys 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. CMGs 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 DirectlyApply posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Are you a problem solver? Can you help others identify their goals and get them from where they are to where they want to be? We win when our local business clients get a return on their investment thanks to our creative and innovative digital media solutions. We aim to be more than just exceptional partners; our tools and services are game-changers for their businesses. As an Account Executive... for Cox Media Group, you will work closely with our Are you a problem solver? Can you help others identify their goals and get them from where they are to where they want to be? We win when our local business clients get a return on their investment thanks to our creative and innovative digital media solutions. We aim to be more than just exceptional partners; our tools and services are game-changers for their businesses.

As an Account Executive... for Cox Media Group, you will work closely with our clients as a trusted advisor to deeply understand their unique business goals and partner to help achieve them. In this role, you will collaborate with local sales managers to evangelize solutions that will help customers reach their target audience. As a CMG employee, you’ll have industry-leading tools and resources at your fingertips. We’ll also provide ongoing training and professional development across our full range of products and you’ll be an integral part of a results-driven, close-knit team that is driving growth for CMG.

At Cox Media Group we are building the future of media and have an opening for a skilled Account Executive! Cox Media Group is a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and positive culture of top performing sales professionals that work together to produce results.

Cox Media Group has a Training Program that will guide you on your way to launching a successful and lucrative career as an Account Executive! Through the program you will be matched with a personal mentor, practice collaborative teamwork

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Responsible for the sales on air inventory and websites, major event sponsorships, and digital assets offered
• Uncover customers’ marketing challenges and developing solutions that will help meet goals and deliver results
• Build influential relationships and generate new business opportunities consistently.
What we look for

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• The ideal candidate will have a college degree
• One to two years media sales experience, and a proven track record of business development required
• This candidate will possess a keen understanding of marketing and have experience negotiating with ad agencies
• Strong command of online display advertising, streaming audio and video, and search marketing is preferred
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Hard-working, integrity, relationship-builder with a winning attitude
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass background check.
• This position requires an energetic, highly- motivated and committed team player who will maximize and develop profitable new opportunities for both the advertiser and Cox Media Group

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 companys 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. CMGs 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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