News anchor/producer

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WENY News, ABC and CBS in Elmira/Corning/Horseheads, NY has an immediate opening for a morning producer/co-anchor.

This is a great small market station. Requirements include strong on-air presentation, solid news judgment and writing skills and the ability to handle last-minute changes. You’ll be working in collaboration with another producer/anchor to create a forward looking, energetic, two-hour morning daily newscast.

As a member of our news team, you’ll gain valuable experience in reporting and producing quality news coverage. You will be engaged in breaking stories and storytelling focused on important community matters. You’ll receive feedback and coaching to help you achieve professional growth. You will also be engaging with users and posting news to our digital platforms.

The right candidate will have strong organizational and time management skills, pay attention to detail, and have genuine passion for local journalism. Prior producing experience is preferred, but not required.

WENY-TV is located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Conveniently located not far from many major cities (NYC, Buffalo, Syracuse, Toronto, Philadelphia), we enjoy outside activities surrounded by natural waterfalls, lakes, hiking trails, wineries, and small but thriving communities.

Please send your resume, cover letter and links to a demo reel directly to:

Renata Stiehl

WENY News Director

jobs@weny.com

WENY-TV

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Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a bodybuilder in a non-speaking commercial role.
  • Perform naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow posing, movement, and performance direction as needed.
  • Collaborate professionally with the production team.
  • Maintain a strong on-camera presence throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Male talent.
  • Age 18 or older.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Must have a bodybuilder physique.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in a non-speaking role.
  • Must be available to work in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

Compensation

  • $500 flat rate.
  • 20% agent fee.
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Mars Men Commercial – Doctor Supporting Role

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A commercial filming in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area is seeking a male actor for a supporting doctor role. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to talent of any ethnicity who can confidently portray a professional doctor on camera. The project will be used for social media video.

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Commercial Casting – Real Baseball Catcher

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Commercial Casting – Real Baseball Umpire

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Requirements

• Men and women
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Compensation

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