Jobs at NBC4

Employment opportunities at News4

Updated 7:08 AM EST, Mon, Oct 26, 2009

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NBC4 is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Platform Manager

General Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: As a Platform Manager, you will be responsible for the overall editorial content for one or more of the content platforms produced by WRC. Platform Managers will be required to work effectively in all platforms, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web, and broadcast – to seamlessly move from one platform to the next. Additional duties include:

· Work with content producers to select the most compelling and relevant stories.

· Work with the production team to ensure smooth and seamless productions as well as with a Daypart Manager and other Platform Managers to ensure the most complete local news coverage.

· Play an active role in the editorial process and be advocates for their particular platform.

· Responsible for writing, producing, desktop editing and gathering content for all platforms.

· Responsible for effectively managing a pool of content producers, coaching and mentoring as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communications or equivalent work experience

Eligibility Requirements:

External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume/CV through gecareers.com to be considered (note job# 1080765). Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System (COS).
Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.
Must be 18 years or greater.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be available to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Desired

Minimum 3 years experience in newsgathering and/or production.
Minimum 3 years experience writing, producing and desktop editing.
Strong journalistic skills, experience in newsgathering and/or production.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Knowledge and understanding of various media platforms, including broadcast, web and mobile.
Significant experience as a producer in a major market for television or web based news service.

Interested candidates can apply on line at www.gecareers.com. The position COS number is 1080765.

Content Producer

General Responsibilities:

Job Purpose: As a Content Producer your responsibilities would include:

· Working closely with Platform Managers, DayPart Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to desktop edit, write, produce and gather content on all of WRC’s platforms, including but not limited to Out-of-Home, web and broadcast.

· Responsible for the overall coverage of assigned stories on all platforms throughout the day.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Eligibility Requirements:

External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume/CV through gecareers.com to be considered (note job# 1079737). Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System (COS).
Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.
Must be 18 years or greater.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be available to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Desired:

Minimum 1 year experience in newsgathering and/or production.
Minimum 1 year experience writing, producing and desktop editing.
Strong desire to deliver news as it develops on all current and future platforms.
A sense of urgency and desire to learn emerging technologies.
Strong journalistic skills.
Significant experience in the news environment.
Experience editing content on a desktop editing system.
Ability to write, edit and produce under heavy deadline pressure without compromising accuracy or credibility.
Ability to make priority decisions under deadline.
Team player mentality.

Interested candidates can apply on line at www.gecareers.com. The position COS number is 1079737.

Account Manager

General Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for developing business for NBC4 through contact with local and regional ad agencies and clients:

Develop new business opportunities both on-air and online.
Prepare and coordinate sales presentations.
Sell existing station projects for community service and revenue and assist in developing new station projects.
Service existing accounts.
Assist colleagues with accounts.
Prepare weekly and quarterly competitive information.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum two years media sales experience.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or other related field or equivalent experience.

Eligibility Requirements:

External applicants are encouraged to submit a resume/CV through gecareers.com to be considered (note job# 1080007). Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System (COS).
Must be willing to work in Washington D.C.
Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation
Must be 18 years or greater
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be available to evenings and some weekends.

Desired:

Working knowledge of advertising sales and promotional marketing preferred.
Ability to create, write and present sales presentations to agency and client decision makers.
¬Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and quickly changing objectives/priorities.
Team work and customer service orientation.
Ability to learn “on-the-fly” and to apply and share best practices among other team members.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, and meet critical deadlines
Superior computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal communications skills.
Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
Ability to constructively solve unexpected problems and to make sound decisions in pressurized situations.

Interested candidates can apply on line at www.gecareers.com. The position COS number is 1080007.

How To Apply for a Job at NBC4

To apply for a position with NBC Washington please submit your resume on www.gecareers.com or fax your resume and cover letter to (202) 885-4913. Resumes can also be sent to:

NBC Washington
Human Resources
4001 Nebraska Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016

NBC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organizations that distribute information about employment opportunities to job seekers may request notices of new full-time vacancies at WRC-TV by completing the request form and mailing it to:

WRC-TV Human Resources
4001 Nebraska Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20016

You can open and print that form by clicking here. Copies of the request form can also be obtained by calling 202-885-4057.

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