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Spectrum News is in search of a Producer who will create newscasts as part of a national editorial team. Our national news puts impactful, not sensational, stories and information into context to demonstrate to viewers how their lives are connected to domestic and world events.
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Producer, National News will work with Executive Producers and Producers in the production of live and recorded national newscasts. The AP will be responsible for researching, pitching and writing stories for newscasts. The Associate Producer will also be responsible for contributing to special reports and series.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Write news stories for an assigned show and/or newscast, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
- Perform writing and editing functions including use of graphics
- Collaborate with Executive Producers and Producers
- Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
- Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
- Participate in shooting, scripting and editing, as directed
- Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
- Fill-in producing shows and newscasts as needed
- Work in a computerized newsroom environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Impeccable editorial judgment
- Proficient in video editing and use of graphics
- Must have a passion for news and storytelling
- Knowledge of current events and industry trends
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Must be able to work quickly and accurately while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel throughout organization
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
- Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
- Ability to effectively train others
- Must adhere to attendance guidelines
- Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
- Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred
- National news experience preferred
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience
Related Work Experience
- 2+ Years Producing experience in television news
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SPECTRUM
Art Director (Fashion & Design)
- Full-time, Permanent
- Hybrid out of downtown Toronto studio
Our client, a thriving women’s alternative-fashion accessories brand loved by celebrities, has an opportunity for a talented Art Director to join their growing creative marketing team.
If you love tattoos, alternative fashion and music, and all things occult (ie tarot), this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Working with the Brand Manager, you’ll be developing overarching creative direction and brand strategy, including collection themes, campaign shoots, content creation and marketing strategy.
As Art Director, you’ll:
- Use graphic design to create a strong visual identity for the brand across all consumer touchpoints (packaging, website, email, etc.).
- Upkeep and maintain visual brand guidelines throughout all graphic assets.
- Work directly with photographers on seasonal campaign photoshoots and impromptu content generation.
- Build and send weekly product release newsletters and manage the aesthetic of all email marketing.
- Create unique graphic identities for sales and marketing campaigns.
- Assist in the design of soft goods such as t-shirts, sweaters, hats etc.
- Opportunity to plan and execute community-building events and activations.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years relevant work experience in the Graphic Design field, either at an advertising agency, design studio or in-house for a related brand.
- Exceptional graphic design skills using Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop with a focus on typography, layout and colour theory, with a love for vintage design aesthetics.
- Interest in alternative fashion, music and tattoos
- A good grasp of photography, photo editing and content management using Adobe Lightroom.
- Proficient with editing software such as Adobe Premiere. Big bonus points for After Effects skills.
- Strong conceptual thinker with ability to think across multiple platforms of communication.
- Experience designing for Instagram, video, email marketing and other digital platforms.
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to create mock-ups and build pitch decks.
Vitamin T
Position Summary
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Solicit, negotiate and analyze bids from vendors in order to secure most favorable quality, innovation, pricing, shipping, and scheduling. Submit quotations for customer pricing and internal budgets.
- Review cost estimates against budget to identify variance opportunities
- Direct and coordinate production schedules on all dashboard projects
- Work with management, client services and operations to proactively manage projects to budget and identify unique areas for savings
- Ability to communicate status and meet outlined deliverables of all projects at all times including daily maintenance of project dashboards, project review meetings and collaboration with client presentations
- Organize and maintain all folders and hard copy library resources and archives
- Source, introduce and secure design and exhibit resources that develop value and innovation communicate unique findings with team
- Source, negotiate and secure national, regional and local equipment, exhibit and supply vendors, identifying unique solutions, photographers, best in class pricing and cost saving methods for improvement
- Identify and attend approved trade exhibits, shows and regular company field programs to develop and maintain knowledge base
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
- 3-5 years of experience Production and/or procurement management
- Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong prioritization skills
- Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
- Conflict management skills
- Decision making skills
- Analytical and research Skills
- Team building Skills
- Cooperates with others and proactively contributes to a positive working environment
- Puts company and departmental goals above individual interests-contributes to the development of team goals and plans
- Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
- Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
- Ability to research and analyze data effectively
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
- Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
- Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
- Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
- Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
- Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Adobe photo shop, and web-browsers
- Takes charge in a positive way
- Cooperates with others and proactively contributes to a positive working environment
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Advantage Solutions
The Associate Producer will work directly with the Lead Producer for all of Nerd Street’s tournament streams running from Localhost Philadelphia aka “The Block”. This position focuses on live production support inside Nerd Street Gamers Production Control Room. Logistical aspects of this role include Replay Operation, PTZ camera systems, Ross Xpression, audio/video signal routing and technical directing whenever necessary.
Requirements
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the Lead Producer with all setup and pre-production roles including but not limited to: A/V signal routing through Ross Ultrix, graphics setup through Ross Xpression, camera painting and preset definition through PTZ controller and transmission setup.
- Assist with any and all live production roles as assigned by the Lead Producer including but not limited to: Technical Directing, Replay Operation, CG Operation, PTZ Operation, and transmission monitoring.
- Assist the Lead Producer with studio and equipment upkeep tasks, including but not limited to: Updating Windows and software on any and all machines, installing new software as necessary on any and all machines, cycling rechargeables to prevent overcharging (belt packs, AA/AAA batteries for IFBs/mics, camera batteries, etc), wiping down equipment and screens in studio space, emptying waste bins in dumpsters and other general maintenance related tasks.
- Operate as Technical Director during remote broadcasts from vmix flypacks stored and maintained at “The Block”
Non Essential Job Functions:
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Lead Producer, Director of Broadcast Operations and Vice President of Media.
Education and/or Experience:
- Experience using flypacks and studio broadcast equipment
- Strong technical knowledge of broadcast equipment and best practices
- 2+ years in the esports industry and/or broadcast live events
- Vast knowledge of gaming across multiple genres
- Experience with the Google App Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong ability to work with others in stressful situations
- Capable of on-the-fly pivots and creative problem solving
Benefits
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Stock Option Plan
Nerd Street
MEXICO – RUM COMMERCIAL – TRAVEL PAID
SESSION $500, BUYOUT $7,500
REHEARSAL $250, TRAVEL/DOWN DAYS $250
IF YOU HAVE ANY DANCE VIDEOS, PLEASE SEND ALONG WITH CONTACT INFO RATHER THAN PICTURE ALONE.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEND A CLIP OF YOU DANCING, SEND THAT ALSO, ANY SONGM ANY TYPE OF DANCE.
MUST HAVE VALID PASSPORT ON HAND, ALL TRAVEL PAID
AND BE LEGALLY 25 OR OVER. ALL ETHNICITIES
REAL EQUESTRIAN – African American Female
- 25 – 35 or so. Must know how to ride horses well.
FASHION MODEL TYPES – comfortable riding a horse
- 25 – 35 / Woman / Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander, AA
Looking for a STUNNING MODEL with horse riding experience.
Boston Casting is seeking:
- Female South Asian Actress
- 40 – 65 years old
- For a TV Show
Shoots: 1 – 2 days between 1/18 – 2/20
Pay: $1056/Shoot Day
Fatal Attraction 1213
Films in Knoxville, TN- January 11-12th
Roles:
- College Kid 1 and 2- Black female, early 20’s, hanging out with friends in college, one scene, pays $50/day
- Search Party Extra 1-3- Any adult, searching for victim, 1 scene, pays $50/day
- CSI- Black male or female, 25-40yo, clean cut and fit, no larger than XL jacket size, 1 scene, pays $50/day
Additional project info:
Non-union, true-crime recreation
****Production company requires a negative Covid test or proof of vaccination upon arrival to set.****
Network: TVOne, Audio: YES
Covid protocols in place, distancing (unless from same household), wearing masks and proper PPE, extra sanitizing
FATAL ATTACTION 1213: JERMAINE
- Black male, late 20s-30s, should resemble photo, should be comfortable with scripted violence
- Films in Knoxville, January 11-12th
- Rate $150/days worked + hotel
Additional project info:
Non-union, true-crime recreation
****Production company requires a negative Covid test or proof of vaccination upon arrival to set.****
Network: TVOne, Audio: YES
Covid protocols in place, distancing (unless from same household), wearing masks and proper PPE, extra sanitizing
Casting Alert! Searching for an KIDS, ages 10 to 12, boys and girls, all ethnicities, WITH CURRENT JOAN PHILO WORK PERMIT, who can work as KIDS OUTSIDE on Friday Jan. 14th on Chicago Med.
This will require a Covid test on Monday, Jan. 10th, and a possible Wardrobe fitting on Wed. Jan 12th.
Important note:
For the health and safety of all individuals on “Chicago MED,” all “Zone A” cast and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning work. You must have had two shots two weeks prior to today’s date.
We will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability or a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance.
Both the Guardian and child must be vaccinated, with two shots, and over two weeks ago.
Let us know if your child has already worked on Chicago Med this season, and tell us what scene. Thanks.
FLORIDA AND GEORGIA !
Rate $550, all eth, 20- 70
Once you submit a short video you may get a follow up Zoom Callback request.
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The Infrastructure and Jobs Act Passed on NOV 15TH 2021:
- Creates millions of good-paying jobs
- Deliver high-speed internet to millions to every American household
- Eliminates lead pipes throughout the country and deliverers clean drinking water to those in need
- Invests in more public transportation
- Deals with a backlog of infrastructure repairs
- Safeguard communities from extreme weather risk and climate crisis events
- Invest in the clean energy grid