WRNN-TV is expanding News programming again!

If you wish to apply to any of our open positions please forward resume and cover letter WITH SALARY REQUIREMENT to resume@rnntv.com

Forward reels to WRNN-TV, 800 Westchester Ave., S-640, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Attn: HR

***FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES***

Junior Broadcast Technician (Full Time) Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun

Do you enjoy working with digital video, perhaps shooting and then editing home movies on the computer?  Do family and friends rely on you to setup their new HDTVs and media center equipment?  Do you have a strong I.T. skill set and realize that today’s television stations rely heavily on computers?  If you just “get it,” you could have a future as a Broadcast I.T. Engineer and should review the requirements of a position available at RNN-TV in Westchester, NY:

Technical Skills:

• CCNA and/or MCSE preferred

• Thorough knowledge of Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 server & workstation, including Active Directory, a must

• Mac OS & Final Cut Pro experience a plus

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential.  Applicant should be comfortable troubleshooting computer systems at the component level.

• General understanding of digital video formats is helpful

• Working knowledge of fiber optic distribution systems as well as LAN/WAN/VPN, Video over IP and VOIP technologies is important

• Must be able to read technical drawings/documentation 

Non-technical Skills: 

• Must be well organized, detail oriented and possess excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• In addition to working well independently, must also work well as part of a team

• Ability to work well with people at all levels, professions and disciplines 

Being a 24/7 broadcast facility, this position may require working some evenings, overnights or weekends. 

Operations Coordinator (Full Time) Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is looking for a highly organized, hands-on Operations Coordinator with knowledge of various areas of live television production (control room, master control, shooting, editing).

Responsibilities:

Supervise the daily activities of the broadcast operations unit.  Determine workflow and manage scheduling.  Implement operational polices and procedures.  Recruit and train new employees, manage and develop production staff.  Ability to fill-in for various production positions when necessary and willing to work until the job is done. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Requirements:

• 1-3 year’s prior television production staff management experience. 

• B.A. in communications or journalism

Director (Full Time) Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is looking for an experienced director to direct and TD a daily newscast. Qualified candidates will have knowledge of large format video switchers, Grass Valley Zodiac or Kalypso, with multiple M/E capabilities.

Requirements:

• Must have working knowledge of video routers and knowledge of live TV video switching and production

• Ability to remain comfortable and calm in high pressure situations and demonstrate creative ability to enhance broadcast

• Final Cut Pro editing experience is a plus

• Previous news directing experience is a must 

• B.A. in communications or journalism

Graphics Designer AM Shift (Full Time) M-F

Responsibilities include creation of broadcast graphics for daily newscasts.  Additional responsibilities involve operating studio camera, teleprompter, audio, and other duties as needed.  Must have excellent attention to detail including grammar and spelling, have a working knowledge of live control room operations and fast paced newscast production techniques. Successful candidate should possess good communication skills and work well under pressure with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• 2 years experience in a live news environment

• Candidates must be dependable and have thorough knowledge of PhotoShop

• After Effects knowledge a plus

Editor AM Shift (Full Time) M-F  

Experienced editors with comprehensive editing skills who can successfully contribute to the production team. 

Duties:
•  Thorough knowledge of television production and post production
•  Advanced working knowledge of the NTSC and PAL transmission and video standards
•  Knowledge of sound mixing techniques and procedures
•  Knowledge of advanced editing systems and software, both PC and Mac based
•  Ability to perform complex audio and video editing and mixing tasks as well as complex video effects in storytelling and design
•  Thorough understanding of computer and server technology with good computer skills
•  Excellent creative ability
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Flexibility with working outside of the normal shifts

Must be organized, detail-oriented, work well under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and basic knowledge of Photoshop required.

***FREELANCE OPPORTUNITIES***

Freelance Weekend Anchor

Seeking experienced News Anchors for daily newscasts. In addition to anchoring, responsibilities may include: some news writing/copy editing, and field reporting on major stories. 

Requirements:

• College degree in communications, journalism, related field, or equivalent work experience

• Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure with demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted reports with continuity, meaning, and clarity

• Proven ability to handle stress

• Work effectively in a team environment.

• Maintain a positive and cooperative rapport with staff, management, and clients.

• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.

• At least 2 years experience as a news anchor

Freelance Weekend Editor

Experienced editors with comprehensive editing skills who can successfully contribute to the production team. 

Duties:
•  Thorough knowledge of television production and post production
•  Advanced working knowledge of the NTSC and PAL transmission and video standards
•  Knowledge of sound mixing techniques and procedures
•  Knowledge of advanced editing systems and software, both PC and Mac based
•  Ability to perform complex audio and video editing and mixing tasks as well as complex video effects in storytelling and design
•  Thorough understanding of computer and server technology with good computer skills
•  Excellent creative ability
•  Excellent interpersonal skills
•  Flexibility with working outside of the normal shifts

Must be organized, detail-oriented, work well under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and basic knowledge of Photoshop required.

Freelance Weekend Weather Reporter/Anchor

Seeking experienced weather anchors for daily newscasts. Responsibilities include: news writing/copy editing, and field reporting on major weather-related stories. 

Requirements

• College degree in communications, journalism, related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Ability to work in a fast and concise manner under pressure with demonstrated ability to present live and ad-lib unscripted reports with continuity, meaning and clarity.

• Work effectively in a team environment.

• 1-2 years experience as a weather reporter/anchor

Freelance Weekend Producer 

News producers must be able to line produce, write compelling news stories and work well under pressure & tight deadlines.  Producer must select stories, stack and write show, and help lead news staff.  If you are a strong broadcast journalist who is editorially savvy, can thrive under the pressure of deadlines and still create an excellent news product, we want to hear from you!  Experience with ENPS a plus.

Requirements:
• Excellent writing skills for broadcast and Internet
• Ability to show and tell compelling news story with strong visual elements
• Strong working knowledge of local and national news issues
• Ability to produce newscasts in a live and live-to-tape news wheel operation
• Ability to effectively lead and supervise others in the production process
• Ability to produce news stories and segments with little supervision
• Ability to be organized in thought, actions and habits, and lead others to meet deadlines with consistency and excellence under pressure
•  1+ years producing experience for News programming

•  B.A. in communications or journalism

Freelance Weekend One Man Band Reporter- Covering NJ or LI

Responsibilities:

• Pitch story ideas to producer/and news director and be able to enterprise assignments in the field

• Monitor and keep track of local news related events by way of email/phone tips,

• Associated Press “day schedule events” and newswires, local newspapers and newsroom faxes

• Prepare and research stories to cover and questions to ask during interviews as directed by producer and/or news director

•Field produce stories as a one-man-band reporter by arranging on-camera interviews, stand-ups, and b-roll footage; this includes scheduling, framing, and blocking.

• Maintain, transport, and understand how to operate ENG equipment

• Serve as videographer by gathering story elements on shoots

• Perform “as-lives” or live hits in the field or in studio as directed

• Cultivate and maintain news contacts

• Know general territory and direction associated with assigned beat

• Screen and transcribe field tapes

• Ingest selected field tape footage from tape deck to computer

• Prepare reporter’s script in accordance with news director’s approval and deadline

• Enter story elements including script, supers, and TRT into ENPS (station’s editorial news platform)

• Voice track (record narration) by way of Final Cut Pro (station’s editing software)

• Edit material in accordance with script by way of Final Cut Pro (station’s editing software)

• Send digital file to Transmission server by way of Newsqueue (station’s digital transfer system)

Requirements:

• Excellent writing, reporting and editing ability  

• Access to a vehicle for daily travel to Long Island

• Experience as one person band reporter

• BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience

WRNN-TV provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 
WRNN-TV complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.