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.
Internet Broadcasting has regularly been awarded for excellence in journalism, most recently with the National Edward R Murrow Award for Large Market Television Station Web Sites for 2005 by NBC10.com in Philadelphia, PA. 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.
Senior Web Editor- NBC.com: Philiadelphia, req #027-07
This is a hands-on position, gathering and compiling news from a variety of outlets, including television news partner, 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 helpful.
ESSENTIAL JOB 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 special sections of the Web site as assigned including, but not limited to, tech, sports, health, news, community events and politics. · Helps stream live video events including Election Night and other major station initiatives. · 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, and topical promotion.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES) REQUIRED:
· A bachelor degree in communications, journalism or web writing preferred. · Experience in news organization a plus. · Knowledge of Associated Press-style writing required. · Must have the ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment. · Needs to be a self-starter, self-motivated but also have the ability to take direction. Editor should be familiar with television lingo, television writing and television software (such as I-News,) but be able to rework the material into AP print-style copy. · Editor should be familiar with image-editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Elements and comfortable using a Web content management system. Should know some basic HTML
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!
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ibsys.com. Must include Req # in subject line of email. Equal Opportunity Employer.