Following
are the employment openings available at KIRO Television as of September 30,
2015.
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (1514620)
This position requires expert knowledge
of the overall television station from a technical standpoint.
Responsibilities include the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the
following: AVID INEWS newsroom automation systems, NLE editing systems,
graphics systems, master control automation, video switchers, video routers,
various tape recorder formats, ENG camera repair, high and low power transmitters,
camera control system, camera robotics, audio mixers, broadcaster computer
networks, Cisco LAN switches, and a good IT networking understanding.
This position requires a thorough understanding of digital and analog systems
within a television station and industry standards. Applicants must have
experience in the set-up and networking of computers and a solid understanding
of computer OS applications, FTP applications and digital video formats.
Qualified applicants will have a minimum
of 5 years of experience in TV engineering which must include a strong IT
background. A college degree with an emphasis in Broadcast or IT is a
plus. Applicant must also have a valid Washington State driver’s license.
You
must have the ability to lift 50 plus pounds, work in confined areas and have
the willingness to work all shifts including holidays, as needed. Must
work well independently as well as in a team environment.
MANAGER OF COVERAGE
AND CONTENT (158951)
KIRO 7 is looking for someone with a great passion and understanding for
news across all platforms to be its first Manager of Coverage and Content. This
person will join a team that dominates breaking news coverage and in-depth
story coverage. This person will be responsible for how viewers see KIRO journalism,
whether it be digital, social or TV. This individual will make value decision
and determine which stories should be placed on which platform. The Manager of
Coverage and Content is also responsible for the content of each story and how
it is portrayed and will be accountable for mobilizing resources to execute the
story. S/he will manage the enrichment of the story to provide the best viewer
experience whether it is on digital, social or TV.
The Manager of Coverage and Content is a digital evangelist, someone who
gets everyone in the newsroom thinking about stories in a multi-platform way.
They are responsible for holding staff in the field accountable for consistent
digital execution for each story.
They will work closely with our Executive Producer of Digital, our
Managing Editor, and our broadcast EPs to manage great coverage through an
awesome team of KIRO 7 journalists making sure that all coverage is in-line
with the KIRO 7 brand. S/He should lead the clear and rapid communication of
all stories, large and small. The person will manage directly a team of
Assignment Editors providing daily direction and support, and provide indirect
oversight to a team of Digital Content Producers partnering with the Executive
Producer of Digital to manage workflow, content distribution and coverage
planning. The person will oversee communication and organization logistics
working directly with assignment editors, reporters, photographers, producers
(digital and broadcast), managers, and others to cover the news of the day. The
Manager of Coverage and Content will participate in the development of
strategic digital engagement activities to build upon and drive viewers and
users. S/He will use digital research to help determine the direction of
content and coverage.
The Manager of Coverage and Content is a team-oriented leader who has
demonstrated effective news judgment with the ability to lead the day’s news on
all platforms. This person should be a great communicator in all situations and
have prior experience in managing change and moving a team through shifting
priorities based on business need and viewer behavior and research.
A Bachelor’s degree is
preferred with at least 7 years of experience working in a newsroom
(preferred). This person should be a constant collaborator who demonstrates
leading businesses to success in major news on all platforms and have a proven
track-record of effectively communicating news strategy and holding others
accountable for execution of a news brand.
NEWS PRODUCER (1511426)
KIRO-TV has an opening for a creative, dynamic producer to join our news
staff. This person must be able to take charge of a newscast, make strong news
decisions and be able to coordinate many live shots and handle breaking news
like a pro. This producer must be flexible and be able to write strong copy for
TV and the web if necessary, coordinate with reporters and produce a newscast
that is showcased. Qualified applicant should have a degree in broadcasting or
related field and experience producing local television news.
DIRECTOR (1514226)
KIRO-TV is
looking for an Ignite Director who will also produce content for KIRO-TV’s
digital platforms. Applicants must be comfortable directing in a fast paced,
live television environment and be able to oversee all technical aspects of
live broadcast. The applicant must be able to adapt quickly to changes and
communicate clearly with staff and news management. The individual also must be
willing and able to learn how to contribute to KIRO-TV’s digital platforms including kirotv.com.
Responsibilities:
- Direct live news broadcasts
through the use of Grass Valley’s Ignite
- Maintain the upkeep of production
studio
- Oversee and direct content for
KIRO-TV’s digital platform
- Transfer elements into Airspeed
servers for playback
- Recognize and be able to
troubleshoot problems with:
- Ignite
- Vinten
Robotics
- iNEWS
- Chyron
Hego
- Post stories to KIRO-TV’s digital
platforms, including proofreading copy
- Maintain a positive, cooperative
and professional attitude at all times
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 year television news
experience preferred
- Knowledge of the Ignite system or
similar system preferred but not required
- Live directing and/or switching experience and
knowledge of switcher concepts helpful
REPORTER/ANCHOR
(146312)
KIRO 7 is looking for an
experienced anchor with a passion for reporting. An anchor at this station must
be able to drive the KIRO 7 brand on-air, on-line, and on social media. The
Anchor/Reporter who comes to KIRO 7 will join a newsroom of experienced
journalists working in America’s most beautiful city. KIRO 7 is part of Cox
Media Group, a company that excels in growing its people
Here are the traits of a successful KIRO 7 anchor:
Here are the traits of a successful KIRO 7 anchor:
- Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add
value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage.
- Investigative reporting skills
that add depth to the newscast.
- Strong writing and editorial
skills.
- Thorough understanding of social
media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms.
- Curiosity that drives an
understanding of current events in Seattle and beyond.
- Desire to connect with local communities by meeting
with local groups and representing KIRO 7 at important events in and
around Seattle.
Qualifications:
Preferred: B.A
Degree in Journalism, Communications, or Other
Required 1-2 yrs. experience as a Reporter/Anchor
Required 1-2 yrs. experience as a Reporter/Anchor
Please attach
copies of your resume and video links to your application for review.
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR
(PART-TIME) (153855)
This individual is responsible for assignment desk news coverage on a
variety of shifts, including weekends and overnights, and especially breaking
news. The Assignment Editor will be a dynamic and energetic person who can help
manage the news gathering process from the Assignment Desk. The person should
break news stories, develop sources and communicate clearly. Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: monitoring scanners, answering newsroom
phones, making calls to people involved in news stories, dispatching field crews,
and assisting other newsroom staff. The assignment editor is required to write
and post breaking news stories to the newsroom website, KIROTV.com. This
position will also be responsible for publishing social media updates to KIRO’s
Facebook and Twitter accounts. The assignment editor must work well with other
managers in achieving newsroom goals. Qualified applicants must demonstrate
leadership. Other requirements include the ability to multi-task, strong
computer skills, good news judgment, and ability to clearly communicate.
Experience on major market assignment desk and some college is preferred.
Knowledge of the Puget Sound region’s geography, politics and history is a
definite plus.
ASSIGNMENT EDITOR
(1513192)
This individual is responsible for assignment desk news
coverage on a variety of shifts, including weekends and overnights, and
especially breaking news. The Assignment Editor will be a dynamic and energetic
person who can help manage the news gathering process from the Assignment Desk.
The person should break news stories, develop sources and
communicate clearly. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
monitoring scanners, answering newsroom phones, making calls to people involved
in news stories, dispatching field crews, and assisting other newsroom staff.
The assignment editor is required to write and post
breaking news stories to the newsroom website, KIROTV.com. This position will
also be responsible for publishing social media updates to KIRO’s Facebook and
Twitter accounts.
The assignment editor must work well with other managers
in achieving newsroom goals. Qualified applicants must demonstrate leadership.
Other requirements include the ability to multi-task, strong computer skills,
good news judgment, and ability to clearly communicate.
Experience on major market assignment desk and some
college is preferred. Knowledge of the Puget Sound region’s geography, politics
and history is a definite plus.
WRITER (PART-TIME)
(1511425)
KIRO-TV is looking for a part-time News Writer. Qualified
candidates must have a college degree. Prior experience in broadcast television
is strongly preferred. This provides an opportunity for ambitious, hardworking
candidates to be trained in newscast production. Applicants must be willing to
work any shift.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (1411393)
Manages show producers and
writers. The EP crafts the look, manages story count, flow and placement of
every story. They set the coverage expectation and manage repetition. The EP
manages our position and brand on a daily basis in every show. The EP manages
breaking news and the speed and style in which we get it on the air. Assists in
managing the schedules, hiring and firing of all writers and producers.
JOB DUTIES:
90% - Newscast & Brand Management
10% - Administrative
JOB TASKS:
Newscast & Brand Management
– 90%
Crafts newscast look by working with the graphics department.
Manages story count and placement. Must be intimate with the rundown.
Manage story count vs. big story coverage.
Copy edits all copy in the newscast. Ensures that it is on target with
the research.
Set the coverage expectation by holding meetings with producers and
conducting newscast critiques.
Manage repetition within newscasts and from newscast to newscast.
Ensures the product stays on brand. Holds producers accountable on story
selection and ensures anchors and meteorologists stay on target with delivery
Manages breaking news. Ensures that we are on the air quickly. Monitors
the execution in the control room. Facilitates drills to ensure talent is up to
speed.
Holds writing seminars and
trains new employees.
Administrative – 10%
Assists in scheduling, hiring,
firing of all writers and producers.
NEWS ASSISTANT (PART-TIME) (1514390)
This
position assists producers and writers with ensuring the newscast gets on the
air smoothly. General responsibilities include: printing, ripping and
separating scripts, and operation of the teleprompter for live newscasts.
Applicants must have a positive, professional attitude.
Some broadcast experience is preferred.
CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (1514359)
KIRO-TV is
looking for a Client Service Representative (CSR) who will be responsible for
assisting the Local Account Executives. This will include but is not limited
to: contract order entry, recapping campaigns through pre and post logs and
posts, providing duplicate invoices, monitoring adjacencies on a weekly basis,
filling dub requests, pulling clips from Volicon, compiling weekly budget
reports, and setting up new advertisers in the contracting system. In addition,
the CSR will compile qualitative and quantitative data through the use of
Kantar and Marshall Marketing. The CSR will also be responsible for backing up
the National Sales Assistant, Program Coordinator, and Executive Assistant when
they are out of the office.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate; college
degree preferred
- Excellent oral and written
communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong math aptitude
- Strong computer skills; i.e.,
World, Excel, PowerPoint
- Good problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured
environment
Essential
physical functions:
While
performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to speak
or listen, and is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle
or feel objects, tools or controls. Employee is occasionally required to stand,
walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. Employee is occasionally required to lift or move
up to 10 pounds, and specific vision requirements include close and color
vision. Employee is periodically required to work near moving mechanical parts
and is at times exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level of the
working environment is usually moderate.
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (1510616)
The Account Executive is responsible for generating media
revenues for the assigned market to meet or exceed predetermined goals. You
will also create revenues by working collaboratively with Local Sales Managers,
by making sales presentations and by directly selling to key primary and
secondary accounts as assigned. You will service and secure mutually beneficial
relationships with various local businesses, agencies or individuals that have
a desire to reach their target audience through various advertising channels
and services.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage revenue
producing relationships with clients and agencies
- Prospect
for new business and build a full pipeline of sales prospects
- Analyze
client marketing goals and develop needs based solutions to achieve them
- Oversee
campaign execution and analysis
- Provide
consultation to sales managers, sales teams and clients
- Work
collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue
Qualifications
- Proven track record of sales
success in local media setting
- BA/BS
degree with a minimum of five years of media sales, account management or
buying experience
- Ability to
work alone and as part of a team
- Excellent
presentation skills
- Excellent
verbal and written skills
- Hard-working,
integrity, relationship-builder with a winning attitude
- Strong
problem solving and analytical skills
- Work with
brand teams, ad operations and finance to provide client satisfaction
- Proficient
with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
- Some
travel necessary
- Valid
driver's license with good driving record required
- Must have
good working knowledge of ratings, BAR reports, etc.
- Co-op and vendor support knowledge helpful
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (1513998)
The Account Executive is responsible for generating media
revenues for the assigned market to meet or exceed predetermined goals. You
will also create revenues by working collaboratively with Local Sales Managers,
by making sales presentations and by directly selling to key primary and
secondary accounts as assigned. You will service and secure mutually beneficial
relationships with various local businesses, agencies or individuals that have
a desire to reach their target audience through various advertising channels
and services.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage revenue
producing relationships with clients and agencies
- Prospect
for new business and build a full pipeline of sales prospects
- Analyze
client marketing goals and develop needs based solutions to achieve them
- Oversee
campaign execution and analysis
- Provide
consultation to sales managers, sales teams and clients
- Work
collaboratively with internal partners to drive revenue
Qualifications
- Proven track record of sales
success in local media setting
- BA/BS
degree with a minimum of five years of media sales, account management or
buying experience
- Ability to
work alone and as part of a team
- Excellent
presentation skills
- Excellent
verbal and written skills
- Hard-working,
integrity, relationship-builder with a winning attitude
- Strong
problem solving and analytical skills
- Work with
brand teams, ad operations and finance to provide client satisfaction
- Proficient
with Microsoft Office and CRM tools
- Some
travel necessary
- Valid
driver's license with good driving record required
- Must have
good working knowledge of ratings, BAR reports, etc.
- Co-op and vendor support knowledge helpful
To apply to an open position at
KIRO-TV, submit your application via the Cox Media Group Careers website at: http://jobs.coxmediagroup.com/.
Internal applicants must apply
through InSite or CMGConnex.
KIRO-TV is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In accordance with the FCC's EEO regulations, any organization that
regularly distributes information about employment opportunities to job seekers
or refers job seekers to employers may request that it be provided notice of
KIRO-TV job vacancies as they occur. If your organization would like to be
notified of such vacancies, please contact Human Resources at KIRO-TV, 2807
Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 or hr@kirotv.com.
Each organization that wishes to be given notice of job vacancies must provide
its name, mailing address, telephone number, and contact person, and identify
the category or categories of vacancies of which it requests notice. (An
organization may request notice of all vacancies).
Proof of eligibility to work in
the U.S. will be required upon employment.
