Education:

College degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and delivery skills, strong news judgment, must have strong writing skills which includes copy not just for on-air stories, but for the internet as well.  Excellent presentation and reporting skills.  Must be able to shoot and edit.  Must have knowledge of television news photography including lighting scenes for video taping and ability to gather information and conduct interviews in the field and on-scene at breaking news events.  Work with producers to package news stories.  Sound knowledge of current events.  Ability to meet deadlines is a must.

Minimum 1 year experience as a photojournalist and reporter preferred.

Generate and write stories for broadcast on-air and for the internet, report on a variety of topics, shoot and videotape news stories and edit.  Drive station vehicle to news events.  Lift camera and associated equipment, write, shoot and edit news stories and packages.

Only those candidates sending a resume, cover letter and non-returnable DVD or web link containing samples of their work will be considered.  No calls, please.  Send material to:

Eric Maze, News Director

WFTX-TV News

621 S.W. Pine Island Rd.

Cape Coral, FL 33991

emaze@jrn.com

Paid Opportunity with Tampa Bay’s “Seedlings” retail business.

• Design Editor: Oversee the work of designers and approve all designs that go into the magazine
• Designer: Design a magazine spread on deadline for the print edition of our magazine
• Magazine Writer: Interview at least three sources and write a feature story on deadline for the print version of our magazine
• Online Writer: Consistently write stories/blog posts on deadline for our website
• Multimedia Committee: Create videos on deadline that tell stories pertaining to the Asian American community
• Photographer: Take photos on deadline for the print edition of our magazine

To learn more about these positions or to apply for a position with our magazine, visit http://sparks-mag.com/about-us/application/.

Sparks published its first issue in 2011 with the purpose of bringing greater representation to the Asian American student community. As an Asian American interest magazine, our goal is to give the community a voice in today’s media and society through our print and online publication.

Sparks provides a great learning experience and opportunity. Because we are a small student-run publication, you will have many opportunities to get your work published. As a member of our staff, you will be surrounded by hard working individuals who will mentor and challenge you.

For more information, visit http://sparks-mag.com, like Sparks Magazine on Facebook and follow on us on Twitter @Sparks_Magazine.

You can view digital versions of our previous issues here:

http://www.sparks-mag.com/issues/

Position/Title:

Details:
Will be responsible to organize the program format, direct production staff and
on-air talent in their duties, write portions of the program, supervise editing and dubbing of the tapes and time the broadcast. Be creative, organized, a good writer and have the ability to communicate effectively with reporters, the assignment desk and other news staff.

Will work directly with news department executives in the planning and execution of daily assignment schedules and news programs.

Experience:
Minimum two years experience in the newsroom.

Requirements:
College degree in journalism or communications preferred. Must have good news judgment. Must be able to work flexible hours.

Contact:
Send tape and resume to: Kathryn Bonfield, News Director,
WJXT-TV, 4 Broadcast Place, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Fax: (904) 393-9822 (PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS)

An opening reception is the evening of Friday, July 12, followed by an intense one-day conference on Saturday, July 13. For as little as $30 for professionals and $15 for students, you could network with industry leaders and learn a lot!

- See more at: http://www.nahjsouthflorida.org/miamiconference/#sthash.BSiPlr1K.dpuf

For updates, check them out on Facebook and Twitter.

The post is a series of Q&As detailing her background as a journalists and scientist.

Rebecca has a year left in our program and plans to work for either a science publication, a newspaper that covers science and health in-depth, or even a science education organization.

Congratulations Rebecca!

The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today that Cameron has won the 2013 National Murrow in the Radio Small Market Reporting: Hard News category for his story “Cedar Key Oyster Industry On the Brink.”  The RTDNA Murrow Awards honors achievements in electronic journalism; the awards ceremony will be held this October in New York City.  Cameron was competing against professional journalists from across the country.

Last year Steven Gallo, TEL 2013, was honored in the Murrow Radio Small Market Audio News category for his piece on the execution of Manuel Valle for killing Coral Gable’s police officer Louis Penna.

Cameron’s piece on the Cedar Key industry also won first place in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Mark of Excellence Awards, Region 3, Radio News Reporting category, and has been designated a national finalist. The national SPJ Mark of Excellence award winners will be announced in August.

In addition, the piece won first place in the Florida Associated Press Broadcasters Award,  Small Market, Radio’s Hard News Feature category; and the grand prize in the National Broadcasting Society’s Audio News Segment.

Cameron is currently a reporter at WJHG-TV in Panama City.  Congratulations!!

This is a tremendous honor for our faculty members and speaks very highly of our College to have all four of our candidates gain approval.

Please join us in congratulating Telecommunication Associate Professor Amy Jo Coffey, Public Relations Associate Professor Sora Kim, Journalism Associate Professor Norm Lewis and Telecommunication Associate Professor Tim Sorel on this wonderful news!

To qualify interns must:
Complete the station’s Internship Application.
Be a Junior or Senior majoring in a field related to TV in an accredited school.
Receive academic credit for the internship.

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in becoming an intern at WTTA MY TV TAMPA BAY please apply at the site listed below.

http://jobs.sbgnet.com/sbghire/JobManagement.jsp