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Enlist as a soldier into the United States Army and become a certified Combat documentation/production specialists responsible for supervising, planning and operating electronic and film-based still, video and audio acquisition equipment in order to document combat and noncombat operations. This is NOT a civilian contractor position. No experience necessary. Position is entry level.

JOB DUTIES

• Operate and perform unit level maintenance on motion, still and studio television cameras
• Prepare captions for documentation images
• Operate electronic and film-based processing, editing, audio and printing darkroom equipment

PAID TRAINING

• 10 weeks of Basic Training.
• 26 weeks of Technical School with on-the-job instructions.

BENEFITS

• 30 days paid vacation annually.
• Full Healthcare coverage for you and your Family.
• Educational benefits worth over $72,000.
• Obtain Industry standard recognized certifications.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Between 17-34 years old.
• No felonies. (Defer Adjudication included).
• Current High School Senior, High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Permanent resident or US citizen.
• Meet physical standards based on gender and age.
• Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervisory responsibilities for newsroom staff and station personnel working on newscasts with particular
• emphasis on Producers, Associate Producers, Reporters, Multi-media Journalists, and News Photographers,
• ensuring the department’s staffing and assignment needs are met
• Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
• Develop backups for critical coverage
• Oversee decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct a show
• Work with Producers to create the newscast product
• May fill in for Producers as needed
• Produce special programming as needed
• Perform writing, editing and digitizing functions as needed
• Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
• Handles shift scheduling and approves paid time off when applicable
• Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Proficient at inspiring staff to attain station goals of creativity, urgency and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
• Ability to effectively train others
• Basic editing skills
• 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

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience

Related Work Experience
5+ Years Producing and executive producing experience in television news
2+ Years Management experience

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on
• occasion
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
• May be required to lift up to 5 pounds

EOE
Charter Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability NPR540 300768 300768BR