Internet Broadcasting produces over 70 television station web sites
for the premier broadcasters in the country: NBC, Cox Television,
Hearst-Argyle, Post-Newsweek, Meredith Broadcasting, The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Scripps Howard, and
Telemundo Local.
With over 12 million monthly unique visitors, Internet Broadcasting
is the third largest source of news and information on the web and is
ranked in America’s Top 40 Web Companies by AC Nielsen. As the
nation’s largest publisher of local online news, Internet
Broadcasting continues to grow by delivering the News that Hits Home
to our nationwide audience.
NEWS EDITOR: NBC11.COM, KNTV- REQ #087-07
NBC11.com is looking for someone who will be an innovator with new
technology, and bring skills as a news writer, online video and
creating new content for the Web.
POSITION STATEMENT:
This is a hands-on position, gathering and compiling news from a
variety of outlets, including television news partner at NBC11 (KNTV,
San Jose), the Internet, wire services as well as traditional news
sources for publishing on the Web site, with an emphasis on
delivering breaking news quickly and accurately. Knowledge of sports
and tech/business beats a plus. Knowledge of video editing software
also a plus. This position reports to the Managing Editor on site at
NBC11.com.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Writes and edits materials for target audiences integrating
compelling and creative text, still images, audio- and video-file
components, and links to relevant Internet resources into an
appealing and thoughtful online package.
· Updates the Web site throughout the day, coordinating with station
news department and Internet Broadcasting staff for the latest news
and features.
· Produces hourly Web casts, coordinating with the station news
department.
· Helps maintain the politics section of the Web site and assists
other editors with election night coverage.
· Provides stories and other content to Internet Broadcasting
national and contributes to Internet Broadcasting network coverage.
· Ensures accuracy of stories by double-checking any necessary facts
in assigned projects.
· Possesses online savvy to provide added value to reports initially
developed by broadcast staff.
· Replies to user e-mail and/or routes appropriately.
· Maintains open communications with TV station staff and fosters a
collaborative environment to benefit both the online and on-air
products.
· Drives Web users to watch the station, including: creation of
online tie-ins, co-sponsorship opportunities, topical promotion.
· Editor should be familiar with television lingo, television
writing and television software (I-News) but be able to rework the
material into AP (print) style copy.
· NO RELOCATION. CANDIDATE MUST KNOW AND LIVE IN THE AREA CURRENTLY.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are driven
to succeed and seeking an opportunity with a fast growing media
company — This is the opportunity you have been waiting for!