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TV News Assignment Editor

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WFMZ is a highly regarded news operation with offices in Allentown and Reading, PA, serving the northern half of the Philadelphia DMA. We’re seeking an experienced journalist to assist reporters, producers, and photojournalists with story set up and phone-based information gathering in our Reading, PA office. Leadership and people skills, persuasion and multi-tasking needed. Please mention Job #Z411 in all correspondence. EOE

Duties Include:

  • Leads the morning and afternoon editorial meetings
  • Generates story leads and ideas, and organizes staff pitches for future use
  • Researches and develops background on potential and working stories
  • Assists reporters and producers with information gathering and interview set-up
  • Builds relationships with local sources, including the district attorney, coroner, local police chiefs and politicians
  • Follows up on developments in ongoing stories, including court cases
  • Plans ahead for next day and future news coverage
  • Monitors first responder radios
  • Handles calls from the public
  • May write stories for television or web use

 

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Job Description
A vertical series production is seeking a talented Wardrobe Stylist and Production Designer to join the creative team. This project will be shot in Los Angeles and requires professionals with a strong eye for detail and proven experience in designing for vertical format productions.

Job Responsibilities

  • Wardrobe Stylist: Curate and manage costumes that align with the series’ tone and characters

  • Production Designer: Develop visual design concepts and oversee the set’s creative look

  • Collaborate with directors and producers to ensure visual consistency

  • Organize and present creative decks for approval before execution

  • Manage on-set adjustments and troubleshoot design-related needs

Requirements

  • Previous experience with vertical video projects

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating past work in styling or production design

  • Professional resume highlighting relevant experience

  • Ability to work within the shoot schedule provided

  • Creativity, organization, and adaptability in fast-paced environments

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity; rate to be discussed based on experience

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10-10-2022

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