Careers In Journalism

1. Careers In Journalism

2. This session will allow you to complete an alternate assignment for 6.01 and 6.02. • You will still want to read through the material for these lessons, as you are responsible for knowing it on the Final Exam • For BOTH 6.01 and 6.02 you will submit ONLY the completed form that I am sending to you.

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4. News Anchor • WPBF-TV, West Palm Beach’s Hearst-owned and ABC affiliate is looking for an experienced, personable and versatile anchor with dynamic desk presentation skills. Candidates must have a strong command of the anchor desk and exceptional, contemporary on-air communication ability. The ideal candidate will also excel in covering breaking news in a LIVE setting and have exceptional storytelling abilities. College degree and 5 years Anchoring/Reporting experience preferred.Job Responsibilities: •News Anchoring and News Reporting •Writing Copy•Setting up and Conducting Interviews•Comfortable & able to work with digital platforms like Twitter & FacebookExperience Requirements:•5 years of Anchoring/Reporting experience Qualifications Requirements: •Strong command of the anchor desk•Contemporary anchoring & reporting skills•Exceptional on-air communication ability•Ability to cover breaking news in a LIVE settingEducation: •College degree preferred

5. Producer Job Description Univision Radio has an exciting opportunity for a Producer/On-Air Talent in our network operation. Person will be responsible for the production of a News & Information program cycle by coordinating talent, resources, and personnel, while overseeing the implementation of Univision policy, procedures and interdepartmental relations. Duties and Responsibilities: • Work on delivery and content, representative of the news format and programming objectives, including providing direction to show’s co-hosts and editors. • Review daily news and do research on areas relevant to the topics that will be discussed on the show. Perform sufficient fact-checking before going onthe air. • Coordinate with editors/announcers the daily topics, rundown and guest calendar, as well as phone screening and cross-promotional efforts • for the show. • Coordinate the collection, editing and clearance of audios for the show. • Coordinate the execution of the online and social media strategy of the show. • Coordinate studio operations, including bringing technical problems to engineer on-call and the Program Director. • Keep a file with organized daily rundowns and relevant audio files properly identified.

6. Producer Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications for Consideration: • 5+ years radio and/or television broadcast experience, including 3-5 years as Producer in news. • Bi-lingual - Must be Spanish proficient. • PC proficient. Requires working knowledge of computer software, internet and broadcasting tools. • Ability to manage on-air personalities and production team. Education and skills: • High School Diploma. • Previous radio broadcasting experience. • Knowledge of studio equipment. • College degree in Journalism preferred. • Maintain the highest Broadcast principles in matters of personal conduct, and exhibit a high degree of personal integrity. • Perform accurately and thoroughly other duties as assigned. Complete assignments by deadline. • Maintain an appropriate appearance that is business-like, neat and clean as determined by Univision Radio policy, or a client’s business location or theme. • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills • Highly motivated team player capable of working in a very fast-paced environment .

7. Copy Editor Job Description • The Sun Sentinel needs a wordsmith for its night desk. The preferred candidate will: write creative headlines quickly; edit flawlessly for print, online and mobile; handle page design; be comfortable sounding off on social media; take on new duties as circumstances require. Thorough knowledge of AP style is a must; familiarity with NewsGate and P2P is preferred. We need speed, flexibility, news judgment, energy, accuracy and a passion for South Florida's distinctive flavor. • To edit stories for style, clarity, spelling, grammar, taste and complete, thorough reporting. • To present stories in a balanced, timely and compelling manner to best serve the reader. • To improve story organization to better serve the reader as necessary. • To coordinate use of stories, photos and graphics. • To alert supervisor to any potential legal problems in copy. • To write clear, concise, accurate and fair headlines and cutlines. • To trim stories in a fair and accurate manner to meet newshole requirements. • To order, crop and size photographs. • To check stories and graphics for accuracy and consistency. • To meet all deadlines. • To monitor competition. • To follow ethical standards as outlined in the Sun-Sentinel Newsroom Handbook. • Should have a journalism or liberal arts degree or equivalent work experience. • Should have excellent English language skills. • Should have the ability to work under pressure. • Should be able to use the newsroom computer system. • Should have knowledge of Sun-Sentinel and AP style. • Typically requires 3-5 years experience on a daily newspaper with circulation in excess of 50,000

8. Resources: • http://tvandradiojobs.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/classifieds.cgi?search_and_display_db_button=on&query=category&c • http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?APath=2.31.0.0.0&job_did=JHV6FT6TT84PB3VYRK2&IPath=ILKV0B • http://jobs.careers.org/job/J3J5NF6ZL2TFS7QCR1G/Copy-Editor