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MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST (11-23-09)

The successful candidate must have experience with all facets of newsgathering and storytelling, as well as experience with live, on-the-air reporting. We're looking for an aggressive reporter who will enterprise ideas and break stories. This person will research, write, shoot and edit stories for deadline broadcasts on the air, online and on mobile news products. Solid writing, shooting and editing skills are a must. College degree preferred. Send a sample of your work, along with cover letter and resume, to

openingsmedia@gmail.com

Controller (5/04/09)

WSB-TV, The Cox owned ABC affiliate in Atlanta (Market rank #8) seeks an experienced Controller. This person is responsible for the daily management of the business office as well as employee benefits and human resources. This person is also responsible for all the station/web/mobile accounting functions and financial reporting requirements including monthly reporting of financial statements, corporate reports, supervision of payroll, credit and collections. This is a Department Head position that reports directly to the General Manager. It requires a 4 year degree in accounting, previous Controller experience in a major market, an impressive performance track record and a CPA degree is preferred. The top candidates will be energetic self starters who pay close attention to accuracy and details. We are looking for someone who is a leader and is entrepreneurial. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Word a must, familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint a plus. Prior experience with Great Plains Accounting and/or FRx Forecaster a plus.

Email your resume to bill.hoffman@wsbtv.com
WSB-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

REGIONAL COVERAGE AND EMERGENCY CENTER MANAGER (4/30/09)

WABC-TV in New York is looking for the right person to direct our news coverage in the suburban
regions including New Jersey and the Northern and Eastern suburbs of New York, as well as
managing our Emergency Back-Up facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The ideal candidate
needs to possess the following: excellent news judgment, a thorough knowledge of the NY
Metropolitan area, strong people and organizational skills, the ability to manage resources and, if
necessary, operate our remote emergency facility in New Jersey. This candidate would have to
become familiar with all aspects of the facility. Please send your resume to Kenny Plotnik, Vice
President and News Director, WABC-TV, 7 Lincoln Square, New York, NY 10023 or email to:
kenny.plotnik@abc.com. No calls or faxes please. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Manager (3/30/09)

Fisher Communications is currently seeking a General Manager for one of its 100+ market television stations in the beautiful Northwest. If you are a person of high integrity, with a passion for super serving clients, viewers, and teammates we should talk. Please send resume and cover letter to lroberts@fsci.com. EOE.

TELEVISION PRODUCER/DIRECTOR  (10-20-09)
Comedy, Drama & Emerging forms

Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of over 12,500 undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing arts, media, and communication in a liberal arts setting. The Television Department at Columbia College Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track position to begin either spring semester 2010 or fall semester 2010.  We seek individuals who have an extensive track record in producing/directing including, but not limited to, drama, comedy or commercials. Experience in emerging forms like internet and mobile television are essential for this position. Candidates must have a graduate degree, distinguished record of professional achievement and teaching experience. We are looking for individuals to contribute to the quality of the directing and production concentration as well as the programming we produce on a regular basis through our classes and our television station, Frequency TV. Our desired candidates should be prepared to teach an array of introductory and advanced courses and to be involved closely in refining curriculum in various areas including the internet and mobile media concentration. The ability to translate high professional standards to an academic environment is critical for this position. The Television Department currently serves 300 undergraduate majors with a rigorous curriculum in Aesthetics, Studio and Field Production, Producing, Editing, Motion Graphics, Internet & Mobile Television and Writing. The department is an integral part of the School of Media Arts, which in addition to Television includes vital programs in Film, Audio Arts & Acoustics, Interactive Arts & Media, Marketing Communication, Journalism and Radio. The College offers much opportunity for dialogue and collaboration. Our students are expected to balance a liberal arts education with extensive preparation to enter the television industry and we require a professional who can model professionalism for our students while working in a dynamic learning environment.

Columbia College Chicago offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The College encourages female, GLBT, disabled, international, and minority classified individuals to apply for all positions. Position is contingent on funding. For consideration, please submit CV and cover letter, including teaching philosophy, via email to:

TVProducerDirector@colum.edu
No phone calls or hard-copy materials, please. Application deadline is November 1, 2009
www.COLUM.edu