FOX 8 WGHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status or any other legally protected classification in accordance with federal, state and local law.
WEEKEND ANCHOR/REPORTER
A great communicator with a nose for news who can engage our audience with the proper urgency. That’s what we’re looking for in our next weekend anchor. This is a working anchor job, no sitting around and reading scripts, you’ll need to make phone calls, help write, and collaborate with the producer and desk on coverage. When you’re not anchoring, you’re reporting. The right candidate will come to story meetings with actionable ideas, stories you come up with through your network of sources. So, if you are ready to work with some of the most dedicated people, in a special working environment, with all the newsgathering toys you need, apply. Send a reel, resume, and cover letter to Kevin Daniels, News Director kevin.daniels@wghp.com.
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Can you report with energy, urgency, and do creative live shots? Are you organized enough to enterprise stories and be one of the go-to reporters in the newsroom? Do you want to work in an environment where what you do matters, is valued, and appreciated? One last question, can you not only keep up with our station’s powerhouse social media efforts, but enhance them? If so, then what are you waiting for? You need at least two years of experience, no beginners. Send a reel, resume, and cover letter to Lori Denberg, Assistant News Director lori.denberg@wghp.com.
Producer, AM – Regular Full Time
Do you want to produce a newscast that’s smart and relevant? WGHP/FOX 8 is looking for a dynamic producer to join our morning team. This producer will be responsible for overseeing the production of the newscast; choosing stories and placement of stories in the newscast.
You will write the bulk of newscast, with assistance from the associate producer. In addition, you will participate in story meetings and set up content and interviews. Coordinate crews as needed. Work hand-in-hand with the production department to communicate graphics needs and blocking of the show. Review meter and diary ratings to determine the direction for newscasts with news managers.
The successful candidate must be aggressive, have strong organizational skills, be creative, competitive, patient, and a strong team player. Must be a quick writer, demonstrating exceptional spelling and grammar. Must communicate effectively in the booth during a show and work one-on-one with talent in structuring the show. Must be able to effectively judge multiple live shots, satellite shots with anchors, and have a clean show. College diploma and 1-2 years of line producing experience preferred.
Send a reel, resume, and cover letter to Kevin Daniels, News Director, kevin.daniels@wghp.com.
Producer, Weekend Evening – Regular Full Time
WGHP is recruiting a producer for our weekend evening newscasts. The producer must be a strong storyteller who brings energy and is ready to take on a challenging new opportunity! This person needs to excel under tight deadlines, be a proven newsroom leader and bring bold, creative ideas for developing the newscast. We are looking for someone who is a strong, dynamic, collaborative, and a people-oriented leader. The right candidate will have solid news judgment, be a positive coach, have impeccable writing skills and be able to produce compelling shows while overseeing talent.
- Write, manage and approve content for air
- Collaborate with Editors, Associate Producers and the assignment desk to select stories for coverage
- Develop and supervise effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required
- Demonstrated ability to track and select trending news stories
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a rapid, fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Send a reel, resume, and cover letter to Kevin Daniels, News Director, kevin.daniels@wghp.com.
Promotions Producer – Regular Full Time
WGHP FOX8, in Greensboro-Winston Salem-High Point, NC has an immediate opening for a seasoned Promotion Producer. Are you a dynamite After Effects editor? A rock star shooter? A clever and witty writer? What’s your specialty, and what separates you from the rest of the field? If your skill set matches our needs, you might be the right person to join our award-winning team. We’re a collaborative group of highly skilled and specialized promo pros. Send us your reel and show us what you can bring to the mix. Minimum of 2 years’ experience required. High school diploma also required, a college degree in television production, communications, etc. preferred. Calls encouraged. Job duties include but are not limited to…
• Create, develop and produce on-air promotional spots. This includes producing and editing on-air image campaigns, topicals, bag and tag episodic promos, etc.
• Produce/Edit/Shoot special event and contest promos, as well as organize, set-up and oversee special promotional events.
• Expert knowledge in Adobe Production Suite required (Premiere, After Effects, etc.).
• Work closely with the news department to determine promotional priorities when crafting compelling news topicals, show hot opens, etc.
Send a resume and cover letter to Stuart Smith, Creative Services Director, Stuart.Smith@wghp.com .
Producer, Planning AM – Regular Full Time
Can you help plan an interesting, informative, and fun morning news show? Do you have the organizational skills to juggle network live shots, local live shots, and a country band in studio live? Those are just a few of the things you’ll be working on as an AM Planning Producer. You’ll work a 7-4pm shift making sure the next day is set up, and the day after that is set up, and the day after that is set. The main goal is to plan segments and big story coverage. You’ll need to format and write the segment consulting with the Morning Executive Producer. You’ll also fill-in for the Morning EP during vacation times.
Be prepared to come in on weekends if something big is happening on Monday and also check your ego at the door since you might have to produce from time to time.
Requirements:
- 3 years producing experience
- Good organizational skills
- Flexible schedule
- Great interpersonal skills
Send a reel, resume, and cover letter to Kevin Daniels, News Director, kevin.daniels@wghp.com.
Account Executive – Regular Full Time
If you are a highly motivated individual with outside sales experience and would like to join a top-rated TV station in the Greensboro-High Point-Winston-Salem market, send your cover letter and resume to FOX8/WGHP.
We are looking for a polished professional looking to take their sales skills to the next level utilizing multi-platform sales: internet, broadcast, social media and digital channel.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish, develop and maintain business relationships. Strong negotiation skills, the ability to multi-task, and a creative eye for commercial ideas are also necessary. Keen organizational and computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have previous outside sales experience. College degree required.
Studio Operator – Regular Part Time
WGHP/FOX 8 has an opening for a part-time Studio Operator.
The successful candidate will operate various studio and production equipment such as camera, teleprompter, character generator and audio board. Must also work with studio operations manager in studio preparations for productions, i.e. lighting, putting up sets, working on a ladder, product displays, studio and prop room cleanup and organization. Will perform other duties as assigned.
Education in broadcast studies would be helpful. College degree preferred. High school diploma required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
National Sales Manager – Regular Full Time
Apply for the National Sales Manager position here
Overview
The National Sales Manager is responsible for all FOX 8, AntennaTV and MyFOX8.com sales activity through the COXReps national offices. Monitors and evaluates national rep’s sales performance; assists in training and development of sales representatives; participates in setting and is accountable for meeting financial goals; establishes and maintains positive working relationships with major agencies/clients.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategies to achieve national sales budget and/or share across multiple media platforms
Create and implement new ideas for generating revenue for all of our platforms.
Estimates the annual amount of advertising dollars to be spent in the marketplace and establishes a sales goal of a percentage of that amount.
Works with Sales Managers to price station inventory to maximize revenue.
Works with National Sales Coordinator to section and pre clear orders.
Works makegood dollars back in in a timely manner.
Focuses national rep on stations goals and objectives.
Creates a national action plan with target accounts and strategies.
Keeps rep updated of station policies, rates, selling opportunities, programming and success stories.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with reps and national buyers, planners and account managers.
Initiates and maintains local contacts that have influence in the national marketplace.
Keep Director of Sales informed with daily updates, weekly and monthly reports.
Monitors competitive national sales activity on weekly basis from reports provided by internal and external monitoring sources.
Monitors performance of national representative firm through on-going evaluation of various areas including billing growth, share increase, success at selling specials, pre- and post-sell efforts, attention to buyers’ and station’s needs and provides direction and guidance in developing sales goals and strategies to effectively meet these goals.
Assists rep in preparing sales presentations of major sports events and specials by gathering data from various station sources and overseeing preparation and presentation.
Works effectively and harmoniously with the other departments at the station.
Work closely with the national sales coordinator and assist in the training and development of FOX 8 and rep firm sales personnel.
Back up the Local Sales Manager and Political Business
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in marketing or equivalent-related experience
Minimum of five years’ experience in television sales
Requires analytical and technical skills to analyze markets and to package, price, and sell available airtime
Requires knowledge of sales, research and agency operations to train, motivate, direct and evaluate the performance of sales staff
Master Control Operator
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!
The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.
· Updates and maintains signal control systems
· Maintains programming logs as required by station management
· Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it
· Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system
· Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts
· Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
· Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible
· Ensures the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
· Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
· Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
· Fluency in English
· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
· Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)
· Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
· Strong PC/MS Office experience
· Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment
· Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!
FOR CONSIDERATION – Interested candidates should apply online here. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.