Employment

At WJCT, we pride ourselves on hiring the best. From TV production to engineering, finance to radio, the thread that binds our team is our passion for the quality product we provide to our viewers and listeners. WJCT seeks individuals who not only are technically skilled and knowledgeable, but also have great interpersonal ability. While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. We regret that phone calls will not be accepted.

WJCT is an equal-opportunity, equal access employer. WJCT’s employment decisions are based on applicants’ qualifications for the positions being considered. These decisions are made with no regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected status.

WJCT Statement of Diversity:

WJCT values the unique thoughts and ideas diverse voices bring to our organization and to our community, and we pride ourselves on being an employer where individuals are given the respect, acceptance and support needed to achieve their professional best.

WJCT A Drug-Free Workplace:

WJCT is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment for our employees. As such, candidates being considered for employment with WJCT will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen prior to any confirmation of offers.

Employment Opportunities with WJCT

Reporter

WJCT News is searching for a dynamic, multiplatform reporter responsible for covering general news in Northeast Florida. The ideal person is a dogged and imaginative public interest journalist with a keen sense of how to shape content to serve different audiences — on air via spot news, feature stories, and occasional live reports; on the web; and on social media.

The reporter will create digital content that is compelling, shareable, and visually impactful while contributing well-produced and engaging radio stories.

Minimum Requirements:

Rock solid journalistic ethics;
At least 2 to 5 years reporting news for print, web, radio, or TV;
Impeccable research, writing and reporting skills, including requesting public records;
Ability to conduct and record interviews in studio and on location;
Media agility, or the ability to shift comfortably between writing radio scripts and online news articles;
Experience publishing with content management systems (ideally WordPress);
Ability to work collaboratively with other reporters, editors, and producers;
Willingness to try new storytelling methods and adapt to changing platforms and audience needs;
Self-directed, can work unsupervised on deadline;
Ability to pitch WJCT to the community on air during fundraising pledge drives.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field;

Experience building a reporting beat and developing topical expertise;

Demonstrated abilities to break news and uncover wrongdoing;

Mastery of audio gathering, editing, mixing, and vocal performance;

Experience with multimedia production, including still and video photography;

Ability to write “sticky” headlines;

Knowledge of Northeast Florida’s politics and major issues;

Familiarity with the public radio style of reporting and presentation;

Live on-air hosting experience a plus.

If you meet the stated qualifications and want to join our team oriented workplace please send a resume and cover letter stating position of interest and salary requirements to:jobs@wjct.org, fax: 904-358-6385, or mail to: WJCT HR 100 Festival Park Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Content Distribution Specialist (Master Control)

The Content Distribution Specialist will operate and oversee the computers, software, and broadcast equipment that gathers media assets, assembles program streams, and delivers broadcast television signals to Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations around the country. This position is located at the Broadcast Operations Center (Hub) of the Digital Convergence Alliance (DCA), which currently serves over 17 million TV households in multiple television markets.

Qualifications:

High School diploma &/or equivalent, prefer Associates degree.
2+ years applicable broadcast experience with training in master control operations and traffic.
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven computer aptitude.
Clear ability to multitask and prioritize while working under pressure and tight deadlines.
An ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly.
A “can-do” customer service attitude; previous experience working with clients.
Proven ability to work both independently and as an integral team member.
Must be able to work a day, night, or weekend shift with the ability to move into an alternate shift if needed, as well as overtime & holidays.
SBE certification preferred or the ability to earn SBE certification.
PBS experience a plus.
Knowledge of Grass Valley iControl and iTX a plus.
Knowledge of Myers ProTrack a plus.

THIS POSITION IS SLATED FOR THE EVENING (4PM-MIDNIGHT) OR OVERNIGHT SHIFT (MIDNIGHT – 8AM) In order to be considered, candidates must be willing to work either shift.

Broadcast Traffic Specialist

The Broadcast Traffic Coordinator will schedule and maintain all aspects of programs and interstitials for multiple channels within the Hub traffic system according to Spoke stations instructions. This position is located at the Broadcast Operations Center of the Digital Convergence Alliance (DCA), which currently serves over 16 million TV households in over 11 television markets.

Qualifications:

High School diploma &/or equivalent, prefer Associated degree;
2+ years applicable broadcast experience with training in traffic and master control operations;
Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Proven computer aptitude;
Clear ability to multitask and prioritize while working under pressure and tight deadlines;
An ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly;
A “can-do” customer service attitude; previous experience working with clients;
Proven ability to work both independently and as a member of a team;
Must be able to work during the day with the ability to work nights and/or weekends if needed, as well as overtime & holidays;
PBS experience a plus;
Knowledge of Myers ProTrack a plus;
Knowledge of Grass Valley iTX a plus.

On-Call Crew (Part-Time/As Needed)

We are looking for individuals who would like to be a part of our on-call, as needed crew pool which assists with in-house and offsite events, studio productions, building operations and other WJCT and client events. Candidates must be willing and able to perform both studio and building operations activities which include, but are not limited to the following:

Ability to provide general facilities support (non-production) which may include set-up and break-down of tables, chairs and other event related items;
Experience with camera operation and other television equipment such as CG, prompter;
Experience with studio production set-up, scenery construction and maintenance;
Experience with lighting, working as an audio assistant preferred;
Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends;
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Internships at WJCT

WJCT provides internship opportunities during which students are provided a learning environment with “real life” work experience in support of their educational and personal goals.

Typical requirements for consideration include:

Be at least 18 years of age;
Be enrolled in or sponsored by an accredited college or university;
Matriculated to the junior year by the start of the internship period;
Be seeking course credit or fulfillment of additional community/college requirements;
Pursuing a major that relates to the products and services provided by WJCT.

Please send a resume and cover letter stating area of interest and desired semester/term to:
WJCT Human Resources
Attn: Internship
100 Festival Park Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
or: jobs@wjct.org

If you meet the stated qualifications and want to join our team oriented workplace please send a resume and cover letter stating position of interest and salary requirements to: jobs@wjct.org, fax: 904-358-6385, or mail to: WJCT HR, 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.

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Valerie Strickland-Smith
WJCT Inc.
100 Festival Park Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32202
vsmith@wjct.org