Date of Notice: February 13, 2009 Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459 Application Closing Date: When filled Hourly or salaried: Hourly, Full-Time
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, is currently seeking a full-time newscast producer for its weekend newscasts.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will have:
*A Bachelor’s degree
*At least one year medium/major market news producing experience
*Dedication to the highest standards of journalism
*Strong skills as a writer and producer
*The skills to use all production elements accurately, consistently and creatively
*Ability to make immediate decisions, and clearly communicate in the control room
*A great work ethic, high energy and the ability to craft compelling newscasts
*The skills and temperament to handle live breaking news coverage
*An appreciation of in-depth contextual news coverage
*A commitment to achieving high production values without sensationalism
*A passion for storytelling
This position carries a competitive package of wages and benefits.
Please submit resume with cover letter, references and non-returnable tape or DVD of a recent newscast with critique to: Bob Keating, Assistant News Director, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: bkeating@necn.com
No phone calls please.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
New England Cable News offers internships year round for undergraduate and graduate academic credit. Interns have the opportunity to experience practical hands on experience in many areas of broadcast news. Get in on editing, writing, reporting, videography, the web, graphic design, ENG, the assignment desk, sports, the control room, and any other part of news that interests you.
For further information please contact:
Amanda Nelson The NECN Internship Program NECN 160 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459
Or, email your inquiries to: internships@necn.com
No phone calls, please.
Job Description: New England Cable News is seeking freelance web producers for NECN.com, as we continue to grow one of the nation’s oldest and most successful streaming video news sites. The web producers post content to necn.com and assist with managing traffic on our series of blogs. In addition, web producers oversee the operation of the station’s on-air breaking news ticker product, and have a hand in ensuring the prompt and successful delivery of our podcasting and video-on-demand products. Please submit resume with cover letter to: Allison Sonfist, Editor of Digital Media, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: asonfist@necn.com.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
NECN/New England Cable News, America's largest regional cable news channel, has immediate openings for freelance news editors. Previous experience in non-linear editing is necessary. Creativity and a willingness to work different shifts a must! Contact Executive Producer Bob Keating, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459 or email: bkeating@necn.com.
NECN/New England Cable News, America's largest regional cable news channel, has immediate openings for freelance news producers. Experience producing a newscast for broadcast is required. College degree required, liberal arts background preferred. Creativity and a willingness to work different shifts a must! Contact Executive Producer Bob Keating, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459 or email: bkeating@necn.com
Position Title: Freelance News Videographer Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Job Description: New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, has immediate openings for motivated and professional freelance News Videographers.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is preferred, additional work experience may be substituted. The successful candidate should have a love for videography, a positive attitude, exceptional videography skills, and at least 5 years of shooting experience. Creativity is a must.
Please submit resume/tape with cover letter to: Andrea Rees-LePain, Co-Managing Editor, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: alepain@necn.com
No phone calls please.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest regional cable news channel, seeks freelance candidates for on-call, vacation relief, illness and special event coverage of the following technical operations positions.
Freelance Director/TD: Call and switch programming on NECN’s Grass Valley Kalypso or Ampex Century 215 production switchers. The Freelance Director/TD is familiar with the AP’s ENPS, Thomson-Grass Valley production automation, Pinnacle Lightning still stores and Chyron Max character generators. A college degree in a related field and three years of specific experience is required.
Freelance SNG Truck/ENG Van Operator: Drive and operate NECN’s remote satellite and microwave vans for newsgathering. Successful candidates will have two years experience in live truck operations, a clean driving record, strong commitment to safe truck operations and the capability to diagnose and/or complete minor repairs. The ability to perform with diplomacy, safety and efficiency under deadline pressure is strongly preferred. A valid health card and familiarization with DOT driving regulations is required. References and driving records checked.
Freelance Audio Operator: The ability to mix live television news with remote elements and frequent program rundown changes is required. Two years of experience in a major market news environment and a college degree is desired. Familiarity with the AP’s ENPS, Wheatstone and Mackie audio consoles, IFB routers and digital audio editing software is necessary.
Freelance Receive, Server and Videotape Operators: Duties include the ability to precisely execute the playout of program elements according to show rundowns. Tune satellite and microwave reception equipment as needed for live news transmissions. Route incoming and outgoing fiber optic transmissions, record incoming feed materials and establish two-way communications with crews in the field. . Familiarity with the AP’s ENPS, a two-year college degree, technical school and/or industry experience is desired.
Freelance Master Control Operators: Presentation of programs and commercials according the station’s master log, with regular cut-ins for breaking news events on various shifts. NECN uses a Sundance/Seachange automation system with Utah Scientific routing and switching. Duties include maintaining the on-time delivery of program elements, commercials and promotional materials. A two-year college degree, technical school and/or industry experience is required.
Freelance Robotic Camera Operator: Operate Vinten/TSM, Livewave and Telemetrics camera control systems on various shifts. A two-year college degree, technical school and/or industry experience is preferred for these weekday coverage opportunities on various shifts.
Candidates who demonstrate cross-functional knowledge are strongly encouraged to apply.
Send your resume and cover letter by email to: techjobs@necn.com
No telephone calls please.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Freelance Sports Producers: NECN/New England Cable News, America's largest regional cable news channel, has immediate openings for freelance Sports Producers/editors. Previous experience in non-linear editing is necessary. Creativity and a willingness to work different shifts a must! Contact Sports Director Morry Levine, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459 or email: mlevine@necn.com
