Internet Broadcasting is the largest national platform of TV station
web sites. The online news publisher produces 74 sites for America’s
premier broadcasters: NBC, Cox Broadcasting, Hearst-Argyle, The
McGraw Hill Companies, Post-Newsweek, Scripps Howard, and Capitol
Broadcasting Company.
With over 13 million monthly visitors, over 500 million monthly page
views, and the #1 TV station web site in 18 of the top 25 markets,
Internet Broadcasting is the nation’s largest online local news
publisher. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices
in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Web Editor- WLWT.com, req #116-06
JOB SUMMARY:
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!
How to apply =
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ibsys.com. Must
include Req # in subject line of email. Equal Opportunity Employer.