Employment

WCBI Part-time Broadcast Control Operator
WCBI-TV seeks a part-time Broadcast Control Operator
Job Description:

  • Ensure on-air quality of multiple program streams
  • Verify and log transmitter operation
  • Manage media (.mpg files, DVDs, DVCs, etc.) for playout
  • Operate video switcher and router
  • Detailed documenting of on-air irregularities in Discrepancy Report
  • Ability to work any shift, any day (no more than 24hrs/wk)
  • Fill in any shift, as necessary
Qualification Requirements:

  • High school diploma required
  • Previous TV experience or education a plus (training will be provided)
  • Effective establishment and execution of work priorities
  • Relay written and verbal information clearly and concisely
  • Work independently and as part of a team inside and outside of department
  • Follow procedures and suggest ideas for better operation
  • Attention to detail
Other Requirements:

  • Be punctual
  • Communicate with co-workers
  • Be courteous
  • Dress in a professional manner
  • Be respectful of station property and the property of co-workers
  • Keep work area organized
  • Attend station meetings that encourage career advancements/communication (consultant visits, staff meetings, etc.)
Vacancy Type: Part-time
Date Posted: 5/15/2013
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: Columbus, Mississippi 39701
Additional Information: EOE
How to Apply: Send resume to:

  • By Mail:
    WCBI-TV
    c/o Chief Engineer
    PO Box 271
    Columbus, MS 39705
  • Or Email: mcresume@wcbi.com

No phone calls please!

WCBI General Assignment Reporter
WCBI-TV has an immediate opening for a General Assignment Reporter/Videographer.
Education: Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field if you have no experience.
Experience: Producing experience preferred, including a quality internship
Experience Requirements:

  • Experience in television news preferred.
  • It would be helpful if you are familiar with ENPS.
Qualification Requirements:

  • Shoot and edit using non-linear cameras and editors.
  • Provide story ideas during editorial meetings.
  • Be proficient in all platforms, including web entries and social media.
  • Manage time effectively to meet daily deadlines.
  • A strong sense of creative inputis a must.
  • Able to work closely with sales and production.
  • Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends and overtime as needed.
  • Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
  • Must be physically mobile with reasonable accommodation.
  • Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues.
  • Must have a valid driver license and good driving record.
Other Requirements:

  • Be punctual
  • Communicate with co-workers
  • Be courteous
  • Dress in a professional manner
  • Be respectful of station property and the property of co-workers
  • Keep work area organized
  • Attend station meetings that encourage career advancements/communication (consultant visits, staff meetings, etc.)
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 3/19/2013
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: Columbus, Mississippi 39701
Additional Information: EOE
How to Apply: We prefer links to your work, but will accept DVDs to the address below along with a cover letter and resume to:

No phone calls please!

WCBI Newscast Producer
WCBI-TV is seeking a producer for the News Department.
Education: Four-year degree in journalism or related field preferred
Experience: Producing experience preferred, including a quality internship
Responsibilities:

  • Attend news planning meetings
  • Contribute story ideas in all planning meetings, including sweeps and event planning
  • Stack a creative rundown with cohesive story flow, maximum story count and proper balance of news, sports and weather
  • Utilize live shots, maps, graphics, animations and technical effects to maximize newscast pacing
  • Write and/or proofread all stories and ensure that video is edited to meet technical and aesthetic standards
  • Insert any breaking news/weather immediately prior to and during a live broadcast
  • Update scripts with late breaking information immediately prior to and during a live broadcast
  • Produce breaking news/weather cut-ins as necessary
  • Pitch working and final rundowns to News Director for approval
  • Write compelling stories
  • Coordinate live shots with field crews and assignment desk
  • Communicate effectively and directly with anchors, assignment desk, production and field crews to ensure each party has a clear understanding of their role in the newscast
  • Responsible for ensuring all pre-production elements necessary for newscast are ready
  • Effectively execute and time shows to ensure a clean, informative newscast that starts and ends on time
  • Keep up with current events
  • Assist in making beat calls
  • Must be on-call via home or cell phone
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director
Abilities/Skills:

  • Understand depth of coverage
  • Manage time effectively to meet daily deadlines and ensure packages “make slot“
  • Punctual
  • Working knowledge of newsroom equipment and capabilities
  • Able to operate non-linear video editor and Spencer video server
  • Knowledge of news legal and ethical issues, particularly those relevant to slander/libel
Other Requirements:

  • Be punctual
  • Communicate with co-workers
  • Be courteous
  • Dress in a professional manner
  • Be respectful of station property and the property of co-workers
  • Keep work area organized
  • Attend station meetings that encourage career advancements/communication (consultant visits, staff meetings, etc.)
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 3/18/2013
Closing Date: Open until filled
Location: Columbus, Mississippi 39701
Additional Information: EOE
How to Apply: Still interested? Send a resume, cover letter, DVD or link of your most recent work to:

No phone calls please!

It is the policy of Morris Network (WCBI-TV, LLC) that employment shall be based on merit, qualification, and competence. Employment practice shall not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or an employee’s race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or disability. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. WCBI-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.