Date of Notice: October 26th, 2009
Position Title: Promotions Producer / AVID Editor
Job Location: New England Cable News, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459
Compensation Type: Hourly
Applications to: Tony Sutliff, Creative Services Director
Application Closing Date: When filled
Position reports to: Creative Services Director
Job Description:
New England Cable News (NECN), America’s largest and most honored regional news network, is currently seeking an energetic, talented promotions producer/editor. Want to have your creative genius reach 3.7 million subscribers? Then take a look at the promotions producer opportunity at NECN. This position works closely with the news department on writing and editing daily topical promotions for our award winning news and entertainment programs. This position also works with other departments including sales, traffic, operations, and the graphics department.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
Creativity is key. Strong candidates for this position will have the ideas and the know how to execute their vision. The ideal candidate “gets” television. Knows it well and understands what it takes to make it better. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will know how to promote NECN’s extensive and varied programming. Responsibilities include; daily topical promotion, station image spots and sales commercials / presentations.
The ideal Candidate must have strong writing and communication skills along with the ability to work quickly in a fast paced news environment. Candidate will have excellent editing skills and experience working on the AVID editing system.. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects a plus but not necessary.
Other responsibilities include; working with the Creative Director on strategic placement of daily promotions within the traffic rundown and NECN break structure. We do this with the software program Wide Orbit traffic. Prior knowledge of Wide-Orbit traffic or similar traffic management system is preferred but not necessary. We are willing to train on this software. You will be in charge of the promotion placement within Wide-Orbit on a daily basis.
This position carries a competitive salary, full health and dental benefits, and a comprehensive 401k plan.
Please submit resume with cover letter, DVD of Reel or a link to website with samples of work to: Tony Sutliff, director of Creative Services, NECN, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459 or email to: tsutliff@necn.com
No phone calls please.
New England Cable News is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Title: Director of Operations & Engineering
Hourly or Salaried: Salaried, full-time with benefits
Position reports to: VP & and General Manager
New England Cable News, (NECN) seeks an experienced, qualified candidate for the position of Director of Operations & Engineering, (DO&E) a key senior management role leading technology and operations strategies for America’s largest regional cable news channel.
RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Supervises the Engineering, IT, Studio and Field Operations management team 2.Oversees the management of related work-center staff 3.Develops departmental operation and capital budgets 4.Creates and directs the implementation of operations and production policies 5.Advises the General Manager with respect to technology, operations and staff planning 6.Responsible for purchasing & contracts administration for production and transmission, telecommunications, IP connectivity and support service agreements 7.Oversees matters related to company vehicles including licensing, insurance and maintenance 8.Responsible for maintaining physical plant and coordinating building services with landlord 9.Punctual, regular and consistent attendance 10.Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: 1.Five years of directly related experience in a management capacity at a cable news or broadcast news operation. 2.Broadly experienced in live field and studio production 3.Track record of success in a deadline-oriented, high pressure environment 4.Recognized understanding of engineering principles and practices, with significant hands-on experience and capability 5.Demonstrated leadership qualities and effectiveness 6.Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience 7.Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities a must 8.Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays 9.Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment
Please submit a resume and cover letter to resumes@comcastsportsnet.com
New England Cable News (NECN) is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at NECN via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NECN HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of NECN. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NECN as a result of the referral or through other means.
NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS IS AN AA/EOE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Date of Notice: October 1, 2009
Apply to: David Reynolds, Sales Operations Manager
Application Closing Date: When filled
Do these questions describe you?
*Do you have a need to be productive?
*Are you a person who sets high standards for yourself?
*Do you enjoy developing new ideas to make things better?
*Are you good at follow-through on projects?
*Do you enjoy taking ownership of projects?
NECN has a current opening for an enthusiastic Online Traffic Coordinator and Sales Assistant.
Primary purpose of position is to accurately traffic all NECN.COM sold digital campaigns with an emphasis on video and display advertising for NECN.com and to help maximize revenue. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and communicating technical specs to sales, clients and agencies, securing campaign creatives from clients/agencies, testing campaign creative for compliance with outlined specs, accurately trafficking ads in ad server (OAS 24-7 real media) and analyzing performance reports to monitor campaign delivery.
In addition, this position will serve as support for day-to-day operational issues of Ad Sales department as well as support for the Digital Sales Manager
Preferred 1-year experience in online traffic role, and or 1-year experience in ad sales or ad agency environment.
Experience with scheduling ads into ad server (OAS 24-7 Real Media or any other ad server). Knowledge of Flash, rich media, DHTML, etc., and familiarity with online advertising principles and Internet technologies preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to dreynolds@necn.com.
NECN is an equal opportunity employer.
Date of Notice: September 2009
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 part-time opening for a motivated and professional part-time 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.
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
