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Production Assistant Part Time

Job Posting# 09-15-2020-TP23

WHIZ-TV is looking for a part time Production Assistant to fill an open roll. We are looking for a professional, dependable, and outgoing person who wants to join our fun team on Broadcast Hill!

Duties include, but not limited to:

operates and sets up all cameras in studio;

inputs all graphics into character generator;

checking that equipment, e.g. microphones and earpieces, are working before the show;

assisting guests on any studio productions;

relaying instructions from the control room to the studio floor using a talkback system;

keeping the director and producer informed of action off-camera;

giving cues and time counts to talent or guests;

troubleshoot any technical problems;

controlling the studio and halting production if necessary;

adhering to health and safety regulations, e.g. keeping ‘safe areas’ and fire exits clear of equipment.

To submit a resume email rbradford@whizmediagroup.com with “Production Assistant” in the title or send your resume and cover letter to:

No Phone calls Please.

Ryan Bradford
WHIZ TV
Production Manager
629 Downard Rd.

Zanesville , OH 43701

Full-Time Master Control Operator

FULL-TIME MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR, WHIZ, Zanesville, OH (Entry Level)

Job Posting #2020-9-10-E25

WHIZ is looking for a Master Control Operator to join our team. This position includes the responsibilities of operating master control.

These responsibilities include:

1. On-air switching which includes switching newscasts, and switching on-air
programming.
2. Audio console operation
3. Equipment logging at scheduled intervals and/or due to events.
4. Server Play out systems
5. Satellite systems
6. Organizing and Quality Checking content for air

Applicant should be computer literate, willing to assist co-workers from all departments and flexible to work floating shifts which include holidays and weekends as WHIZ is a 24/7/365 operation.

Experience or education in television production is desired.

Applicants can mail or email their resume to:

WHIZ
c/o Kevin Buente
629 Downard Road
Zanesville Ohio, 43701
kbuente@whizmediagroup.com

WHIZ/SEO Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunuty Employer.

PART-TIME MASTER CONTROL WEEKEND OPERATOR

PART-TIME MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR, WHIZ, Zanesville, OH (Entry Level)

Job Posting #2020-05-15-E25

WHIZ is looking for a Master Control Operator to join our team. This position includes the responsibilities of operating master control.

These responsibilities include:

Applicant should be computer literate, willing to assist co-workers from all departments and flexible to work floating shifts which include holidays and weekends as WHIZ is a 24/7/365 operation.

Experience or education in television production is desired.

Applicants can mail or email their resume to:

No phone calls please.

WHIZ
c/o Kevin Buente
629 Downard Road
Zanesville Ohio, 43701
kbuente@whizmediagroup.com

WHIZ/SEO Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunuty Employer.

REPORTER / ANCHOR

REPORTER / ANCHOR, WHIZ, Zanesville, OH

Job Posting # 2020–01-17-N32

The WHIZ Media Group has an opening for a general assignment reporter who has potential to also be an anchor. We are looking for good writers who can tell a story. We also want someone with the talent and poise to anchor a news show. This is an entry level position. If this sounds like you send a link of your work to:

No phone calls please.

George Hiotis
629 Downard Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
OR
ghiotis@whizmediagroup.com

WHIZ / Southeast Ohio Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accounting Assistant

Job Description: Accounting Assistant

Job Position # 2019-12-03-A5

Reports to: Accounting Controller of WHIZ Media Group

Job Duties

To provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles an able to pay attention to detail. Primary duties include recording daily transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciling accounts. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance and 401k.

Job responsibilities:

Post and process cash receipts to ensure correct customer accounts
Enter Accounts Payable and assorted expense transactions
Reconcile monthly bank accounts
Assist with additional financial tasks as needed
Online Bill Pay customer processing
General ledger account reconciliation processing

Qualifications:

Previous billing experience in both receivables and payables
Knowledge of standard accounting procedures and accounting software packages
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Detailed, organized and able to multitask
High aptitude to learning new software and systems

Experience:

Relevant – 5 Years (Preferred)
Accounting – 3 Years (Preferred)

Please send resume to:

No phone calls please.

Controller
Scott Wohlgamuth
WHIZ Media Group
swohlgamuth@whizmediagroup.com

Digital Manager

Digital Manager Job Description

Reports to: President of WHIZ Media Group

Position # 2019-12-03-E2

Job Duties
This position performs a number of duties which include but are not limited to the following:
As the Webmaster you will maintain our website(s) and servers to meet user needs. You will be responsible for making sites easy to use, attractive and secure.
In this role, you should be detail-oriented and an excellent communicator. Balancing creativity with an analytical process is essential.
Ultimately, you will ensure the functionality and efficiency of web infrastructure.
Typical job duty expectations:

Plan, implement, manage, monitor and upgrade the organization’s website.
Respond to and troubleshoot all website issues.
Identify and respond to all website security breaches.
Conduct content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information.
Create appropriate website content aligned to the organization’s strategy.
Improve the User Experience of the website regularly.
Collaborate with all staff and management to ensure that the website aligns with brand strategy and meets the organization’s standards.
Create strategies to grow subscriber base and web traffic metrics.
Ensure full compliance on the website with all laws and regulations.
Keep up-to-date with industry best practice and monitor competitor websites.
Expert knowledge of Macromedia suite, Adobe suite, Content Management Systems and W3C Web standards.
Highly proficient in HTML, XHTML, CSS design, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, firewalls (functionality and maintenance), Access, mySQL and JavaScript.
Great understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) .
Ability to troubleshoot website issues in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
Excellent content creation and writing skills.
Fantastic time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

Please send resume to:

No phone calls please.

CEO
Hank Littick
WHIZ Media Group
hlittick@whizmediagroup.com

METEOROLOGIST / Reporter

METEOROLOGIST

Job Posting # 2019-12-03-N31

The Whiz Media Group has an opening for a weekend Meteorologist. This will also include some general assignment reporting 3 days a week. We are looking for someone with the ability to tell the daily weather story. This is an entry-level position. If this sounds like you send me a link of your work at ghiotis@whiznews.com

No phone calls please.

George Hiotis
News Director
WHIZ Media Group
629 Downard Rd.
Zanesville, OH 43701

WHIZ / Southeast Ohio Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.