Date of Notice: July 9, 2008
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, is currently seeking a full-time newscast producer.
Qualifications & 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.
· A great work ethic, high energy and the ability to craft compelling newscasts
· Willingness to work overnight hours.
· Dedication to the highest standards of journalism.
· 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
Date of Notice: July 9, 2008
Job Location: NECN - 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
Application Closing Date: When filled
Job Description:
NECN, America’s largest and most honored regional news network, has an immediate opening for a motivated and professional news videographer in our Newton, MA headquarters.
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 and tape with cover letter to: Andrea 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.
Date of Notice: July 8, 2008
Position Title: AM SNG/ENG Operator/Field Engineer (full-time)
Job Location: New England Cable News
160 Wells Ave.
Newton, MA 02459
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Applications to: David C. Beauvais, Sr., Director of Operations & Engineering
Closing Date: When filled
Shift: Monday-Friday 3:00AM-11:30AM
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest regional cable news channel, has an immediate F/T opening in its Operations & Engineering Department for a talented Satellite and Microwave Truck Operator and Field Engineer. Qualified candidates will have at least two years of field transmission experience for a television news operation, good troubleshooting skills, a positive personality and the willingness to work flexible shift hours including overtime. Previous experience also is required in tape and non-linear editing, conducting site surveys, supervising remotes, and lighting compelling live scenes.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can flourish in a team environment and perform safely in high-pressure situations. A DOT physical and clean driving record are necessary for this position. This position carries a competitive salary, full health and dental benefits, and a comprehensive 401k plan.
Interested candidates should send their resumes and references to:
David Beauvais, Director of Operations & Engineering
NECN
160 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Fax: (617) 630-5057
email: techjobs@necn.com
Date of Notice: July 7, 2008
Position Title: Nightside/Weekend SNG/ENG Operator (full-time)
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02159
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Applications to: David C. Beauvais, Sr., Director of Operations & Engineering
Application Closing Date: When Filled
Shift: Wednesday-Sunday 2:00PM-10:30PM
RESPONSIBILITIES:
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest regional cable news channel, has an immediate full-time opening in its Operations & Engineering Department for a talented Satellite and Microwave Truck Operator. Qualified candidates will have at least two years of field transmission experience for a television news operation, good troubleshooting skills, a positive personality and the willingness to work flexible shift hours. Previous experience in tape and non-linear editing, conducting site surveys, supervising remotes, and lighting compelling live scenes is a plus.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who can flourish in a team environment and perform safely in high-pressure situations. A DOT physical and clean driving record are necessary for this position. References and driving records will be carefully screened prior to hiring. This position carries a competitive salary, full health and dental benefits, and a comprehensive 401k plan.
Interested candidates should send their resumes to:
David Beauvais, Director of Operations & Engineering
NECN
160 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Fax: (617) 630-5057
email: techjobs@necn.com
Date of Notice: June 19, 2008
Position Title: PM Receive & Ingest Operator (Full-time)
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02159
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Applications to: techjobs@necn.com Brad Fernandes, Studio Production Manager
Position reports to: Brad Fernandes, David Beauvais/Director of Operations & Engineering
RESPONSIBILITIES:
New England Cable News, America’s largest regional cable news channel, seeks a talented PM Receive and Ingest Operator. The PM Receive and Ingest Operator is responsible for the technical coordination and operation of all live paths and feed material coming into NECN, via microwave, fiber, and satellite. As the first point of contact for field personnel, the receive op establishes all communications and provides basic production information. Additionally, the receive op works closely with the News Department to process incoming material under frequent deadline pressure and rapidly changing priorities. The receive op coordinates with other Boston microwave licensees to access and share 2Ghz. channels. Finally, the position provides ingest and playout server support and other related production duties such as Master Control Relief and Studio Guest Coordination as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate will have an understanding of satellite, microwave and fiber transmission technologies to include the ability coordinate and troubleshoot transmissions in progress. An understanding of proper audio and video production standards and the ability to, “adjust on the fly” also is important. Organization, diplomacy and the ability to prioritize requirements in changing situations are key to success in this position. Qualified candidates must have operating knowledge of Grass Valley’s server-based newsroom ingest and production systems, SONY BetacamSP VTR’s, waveform monitors and vectorscopes, spectrum analyzers, routers, and patch panels.
SHIFT:
Monday through Friday, 3:30PM to 12:00AM.
Please forward a resume and cover letter to: Brad Fernandes, Studio Production Manager NECN 160 Wells Ave. Newton, MA 02459
EMAIL: techjobs@necn.com
(EOE, No telephone calls)
Date of Notice: June 2008
Position Title: Evening Receptionist
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Classification: Part-Time
Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Applications to: Andrea Hutchins - Manager, Human Resources
Application Closing Date: When filled
Job Description:
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, is currently seeking an evening receptionist Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities:
The Evening Receptionist properly identifies and greets guests making appearances at NECN studio, notifies production staff of guest arrivals, as well as operates the telephone switchboard. In addition, this position provides basic security for NECN staff and guests. The Receptionist maintains the guest register and activity log; monitors closed-circuit video cameras, parking lot and public areas; notifies Police, Fire and NECN Management, as damage, loss or security situations require; secures general offices and exterior doors before departure; sets alarms; maintains staff phone lists.
Other responsibilities may include office and project support to various departments including Human Resources, Public Relations, Sales and Operations.
Qualifications:
College degree is preferred.
Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.
Detail-oriented and the ability to multi-task & prioritize assignments.
A pleasant manner and a professional appearance.
Please submit resume with cover letter to: Andrea Hutchins/Manager, Human Resources, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: ahutchins@necn.com.
No phone calls please.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date: May 14, 2008
Title: Executive News Producer
Qualifications:
· Candidate should have a minimum of five years of large market television news producing experience.
· A proven record of success in news management is a positive.
· We are seeking a candidate with: excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, the ability to juggle multiple tasks, superb writing skills, news judgment focused on in-depth, quality storytelling, a broad working knowledge of New England, superior attention to details, and a calm demeanor under pressure.
· The successful candidate should have a passion for high-quality journalism and the high level of energy and commitment to lead a 24-hour-a-day all news channel.
Job Description:
NECN's Executive News Producer will join the overall management team of the nation's largest regional news channel, serving 3.7-million homes across New England. The EP will oversee all afternoon and evening newscasts, breaking news and other programming as well as newsgathering and production. This position will be responsible for overall decision-making about story selection, live shots, breaking news coverage and newscast formatting for all afternoon and evening programming. The EP will handle recruitment and scheduling for all Producers, Production Assistants and Editors. The position also involves development and producing of several key special projects throughout the year including live election night coverage. NECN's Executive Producer will participate in the strategic planning, budgeting, program development and personnel decisions for the overall network. This position is part of a management team that includes Executive Editor, Assistant News Director, Managing Editor, Morning Executive Producer, and News Director.
Send cover letter, resume and references to:
Bob Keating/Assistant News Director
New England Cable News
160 Wells Ave.
Newton, MA 02459
bkeating@necn.com
Application closing date: until filled
Date of Notice: May 2, 2008
Position Title: Part-time Weekend Reporter
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Applications to: Mary Plansky, Managing Editor
Application Closing Date: When filled
Job Description:
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, is currently seeking a part-time weekend news reporter to work out of our Newton, MA headquarters. We’re looking for a talented journalist interested in joining a growing, vibrant television news operation.
Successful candidate should:
Be a highly skilled reporter and writer.
Be dedicated to the highest standards of journalism.
Have a passion for story-telling.
Be hard-working, energetic and able to craft compelling packages.
Be a flexible team player who enjoys live breaking news coverage.
Be looking for a news organization that values in-depth, contextual news coverage.
Have an outstanding work ethic.
Hours:
Saturday/Sunday – Shift to be determined
Weekday freelance fill-in opportunities
Please submit resume with cover letter, references and tape to: Mary Plansky, Managing Editor
NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: mplansky@necn.com.
No phone calls please.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Date of Notice: April 15, 2008
Position Title: TV Diner Videographer/Editor
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Application Closing Date: When filled
Job Description:
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, has an immediate opening for a motivated, professional Videographer/Editor to work out of our Newton, MA headquarters. This person will be responsible for shooting and editing material for NECN’s highly regarded TV Diner show.
Qualifications:
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.
This position carries a competitive package of wages and benefits.
Please submit resume/tape with cover letter to: Andrea 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.
Date of Notice: March 10, 2008
Position Title: STUDIO MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (Full-time/Operations Dept.)
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02159
Hourly or Salaried: Hourly
Applications to: David Beauvais, Director of Operations & Engineering
App. Closing Date: When filled
Position reports to: Greg Roehr, Chief Engineer, David Beauvais
New England Cable News, America’s largest regional news network, has an immediate full-time opening for a talented Studio Maintenance Engineer. Qualified candidates should have at least an Associates degree in Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering, 5 years of component-level broadcast equipment repair experience, or equivalent industry work experience. Some factory training school attendance is preferred. FCC License and/or SBE certification is a plus. The successful candidate must be able to support an IT-centric newsroom and production systems-based facility, with a focus on quality of service and user/operator technical support. We seek a dedicated individual who can flourish in a team environment and perform safely in high-pressure situations.
This position requires shift work, which may include overnights, early mornings, weekends and/or evenings. A competitive salary, full health and dental benefits, a matched 401K plan and opportunities for continued professional development are available with this position.
Interested candidates should send resumes to:
David Beauvais
Director, Operations and Engineering
NECN
160 Wells Avenue
Newton, MA 02459
Fax (617)630-5057
Or Email: techjobs@necn.com
EOE No placement service or telephone calls please.
Date of Notice: January 2008
Position Title: Weather Producer/Fill-In Meteorologist
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Applications to: Andrea Hutchins - Human Resources, Manager
Application Closing Date: When filled
Position reports to: Tom Melville – Assistant News Director
Matt Noyes - Meteorologist/ Executive Weather Producer
Job Description:
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, is seeking a full-time weather producer/fill-in meteorologist to join our team.
Qualifications:
College Degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences is required.
A minimum of 1-year on-air experience is desirable.
Previous weather producing experience is a must.
Solid background producing weather broadcasts as well as designing and implementing weather graphics is essential.
Experience with latest WSI software strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Linux and Unix would be a plus.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be a team-oriented self-starter who is motivated and creative.
This individual will be responsible for the daily production and implementation of the on-air weather graphics for our meteorological team. The weather producer will work in tandem with our executive weather producer to infuse our forecasts with the most sophisticated, cutting edge and effective presentation to lead the New England television markets. This position will also offer modest on-air opportunities. A flexible schedule that will accommodate breaking weather situations is imperative as is the willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed.
This position carries a competitive package of wages and benefits.
Please submit resume with cover letter, tape and references to: Matt Noyes, Executive Weather Producer at NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: mnoyes@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.
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
