Job Opportunities
Local 3 News is seeking a digital producer/assignment editor. Local 3 is not just a digital-first newsroom. It's a digital-always newsroom. Local 3 has an aggressive strategy for winning with the web, our mobile apps, and social media. We are looking for a solid newsroom citizen to grow our momentum.
The successful candidate will have excellent news judgment, the ability to work unsupervised, strong writing and copy-editing skills, and an unquenchable thirst to win. Prior experience in a television newsroom is preferred. A general understanding of how to analyze social media metrics is a plus.
This is a full-time position with full benefits.
Email your resume, a link to social media accounts, and any relevant work to Megan Roberts, News Director, at mroberts@local3news.com. No phone calls, please.
For your convenience, our job application is available online (www.local3news.com). Click the three bars on the navigation bar, scroll down to “About Us”, click on “Work at Local 3” to find and fill out our application form; then print it to fax, mail or email to us.
WRCB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ABOUT LOCAL 3
Local 3 is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information. Local 3 tells stories with compassion and concern for our community and the people who live in it.
Local 3 is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece to a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains. Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.
Local 3 is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.
Position Summary:
The Senior Digital Producer/Editor is an administrative, creative, and technical engine that powers the production process and brings the know-how needed for polished productions. This individual is a key creative member of the Department of Media, Programming, and Production in all aspects of efficiently producing and editing assigned projects. Tasks include but are not limited to, serving as a producer and/or associate producer for assigned projects, editing high-quality video and audio content, and advising team members about the latest over-the-top content-creation and production industry standards, best practices, and audience engagement habits. The person filling this role will ensure that his/her work represents the mission, vision, and values of the Voice of Prophecy and the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Authority & Accountability:
Authority as delegated by the Director of Media, Programming, and Production.
Essential Position Functions:
Project assignments and tasks may shift temporarily or permanently, depending on business needs. Labor time estimates are subject to change.
Authentic (18 hours per week approx.):
- Post-produce weekly episodes with a high degree of accuracy, speed, and creativity
- Post-produce shorts, clips, and similar content
- Maintain an assigned buffer on all edited content
- Perform scheduling and other producing tasks as assigned
- Produce and manage assigned web content
- Produce and manage all digital and radio distribution
- Collect, analyze, and report on digital and broadcast analytics for Authentic—weekly, monthly, and quarterly
- Perform other producing- and production-related tasks as assigned
Discovery Mountain (13 hours per week approx.):
- Build and maintain production staff and talent schedules
- Post-produce weekly content for the Discovery Mountain Club
- Coordinate all studio recording activities
- Produce and manage assigned web content
- Collect, analyze, and report on digital and broadcast analytics for Discovery Mountain—weekly, monthly, and quarterly
Other (9 hours per week approx.):
- Work as a studio or control room crew member during other assigned productions
- Work as our Studio and Craft Services Coordinator, helping to keep our studios and production center clean, organized, functioning, and stocked with food and beverages
- Keep updated on media production and consumption trends, technology, industry standards, and best practices
- Establish and manage assigned contracts and supervise contractors
- Serve as a full-lifecycle project manager for assigned projects
- Manage intellectual property licensing and enforcement
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the departmental director
Position Specifications
Qualifications, Scope, and Complexity of Duties:
Education:
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media production, marketing, or advertising from an accredited college or university
- Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Experience, Skills & Other Qualifications:
- Member in good standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Minimum of 5 years experience in production, with an emphasis on digital and multimedia audio and video production and editing, including industry-standard tools for non-linear editing
- 1 year’s experience with web and social media content management systems
- Able to work under strict deadlines and with ambiguous goals while maintaining high levels of quality and creativity
- Skilled with personal relationships
- Exceptional organizational ability and high level of attention to detail
- Flexibility to adapt to urgent projects or unusual situations
Interpersonal Relationships:
- Within the Organization
- Speaker/Director, Manager-Treasurer, management, department director, and all staff
- Outside the Organization
- Executive Committee, church leadership, ministry supporters, listeners, pastors, lay leaders, Bible students
- Principal Contact: Department Director
Working Conditions:
The Voice of Prophecy, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, produces digital, radio, and TV content in support of our mission. Our motto is “Equipping the World for Christ to Come,” and our media productions are part of our goal to tell others about Jesus. The media portfolio includes the flagship TV and radio program Authentic, the kids’ audio drama Discovery Mountain, and numerous acclaimed historical documentaries.
- General working conditions of an office
- Reports directly to the Director of Media, Programming, and Production
- Internal stakeholders at Voice of Prophecy: Manager/Treasurer, Speaker/Director, associate speakers, Discovery Mountain department director, other department directors, staff, and volunteers
- External stakeholders: listening and viewing audiences of Authentic and Discovery Mountain, contractors, talent, parents of talent under age 18, vendors, donors, and supporters
- Work is performed in an office/studio environment and includes occasional weekend and evening work, attending special events, and/or meetings
- May require reaching, bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and sitting for extended periods of time, and repetitive keyboard work
- Moderate physical effort is required by moving and positioning objects up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally and/or up to ten (10) pounds frequently
- Some travel required for production, events, and meetings
Specific requirements:
- 38 Regular hours per week
- Some variable and or weekend work will be required
- Office/business attire clothing is required.
Benefits:
- Retirement Account Contributions with an employee matching plan
- Vacation/Holiday/Sick Leave Accrual.
- Healthcare Coverage (30+ hours a week required)
- Life Insurance
- For additional benefits see the employee's handbook
Do you look for storytelling opportunities in weather? Do you have a talent for making weather matter to local viewers in ways national weather sources cannot?
Local 3 News is looking for a weekend meteorologist to produce and anchor weekend weathercasts that stand out with lifestyle weather elements.
Join our award-winning weather team and learn why the Tennessee Valley turns to WRCB when severe weather threatens.
We’re looking for a meteorologist who can also report during the week, cultivate weather-related story ideas, and provide interactive live shots from the field.
The ideal candidate will have experience with social media and already know how to incorporate Facebook Live into their severe weather strategy.
Visit www.chattanoogafun.com to see why you will want to live here and visit local3news.com to see why you will want to work here. It is a busy news and weather market that plays bigger than its size. WRCB has the tools and talent to make your work shine.
Rush a link with your best work to Megan Roberts, News Director at mroberts@local3news.com. Candidates who have more than three months remaining on a contract should not apply.
Local 3/WRCB's online application can be found at local3news.com. Local 3/WRCB is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT LOCAL 3
Local 3 is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information.
Local 3 is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece to a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains. Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.
Local 3 is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.
Are you the photojournalist most reporters in your newsroom want to work with?
Local 3, the NBC affiliate in beautiful Chattanooga, has an opening for you. We are seeking an aggressive, highly motivated and skilled News Photojournalist to join our Murrow Award-winning team.
You will work with experienced reporters and an aggressive assignment desk. Experience with Edius software, and LiveU technology is preferred.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual storytelling and reporter collaboration.
Email a link to your work to Megan Roberts, News Director at mroberts@local3news.com.
Local 3’s online application can be found at www.local3news.com.
Local 3 is an equal-opportunity employer.
ABOUT LOCAL 3
Local 3 is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information.
Local 3 is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece to a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains. Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.
Local 3 is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sales and service new local business accounts.
- Responsible for the orderly flow of information from and to advertisers, agencies and station.
- Responsible for obtaining the largest percentage of buys possible.
- Responsible for making major presentations to advertisers and agencies including preparation of station and market research (Wide Orbit, Nielsen/ComScore ratings, use of Laptop computer, PowerPoint, creating graphs and one-sheets, vendor presentations, digital services, other services, and sales tools as may become available).
- This position has the requirement of bringing in new agency and direct (no advertising agency involved) accounts to the station.
- Complete timely paperwork affecting accounts such as orders, avails and client correspondence and communicate daily with traffic, production, sales assistants, and sales management in order to expedite client needs.
- Participate in station training (JDA & Associates) and follow through with research and independent studies in order to assimilate the information.
- Keep current with the market through monitoring and study of competitive media. Report to management on market and account status with reports as required.
- Generate revenue to meet the stations and Marketing Specialist’s budgetary requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising or related field preferred.
Must maintain a professional appearance and manner - Must be able to market and sell TV and digital marketing plans to businesses
- Excellent oral and written communication; strong public speaking skills
- Able to direct/contain all elements of negotiation
ABOUT LOCAL 3
Local 3 is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information. Local 3 tells stories with compassion and concern for our community and the people who live in it.
Local 3 is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown
Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece of a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains.
Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.
Local 3 is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.
Local 3/WRCB is seeking a leader in technology with a passion for broadcast and digital engineering to ensure the success and future of a local broadcaster with a longstanding reputation for quality and creativity.
The successful applicant will come to the role understanding thoroughly what it takes to run a broadcast television station and the openness to explore new technologies and ways to deliver our reputable journalism and local programming.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee compliance of FCC rules and regulations.
- Manage day-to-day and long-term broadcast and digital engineering strategy.
- Responsible for maintaining station transmitter, antenna, and tower.
- Oversee maintenance of core systems and facilities to ensure equipment integration and transmission of all live programming across all platforms.
- Prepare and administers technical department capital and operating budget.
- Oversee Master Control operations and staff.
- Ability to effectively communicate and train users on live technologies and broadcast systems.
- Manage redundancies and plans for disaster contingency plans.
- Work closely with General Manager on facility maintenance and security protocols.
- Minimum travel required for continuing education opportunities and conference attendance when station projects require.
Requirements:
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify and address complex issues quickly and effectively.
- Passionate about good customer service and providing the highest quality on-air and digital product for our viewers.
- Radio Frequency experience required.
- SBE Certification preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and take initiative to maintain a forward-thinking Local 3 technology philosophy.
- Good attitude and willingness to work with others.
- In-depth understanding of broadcast technologies and general understanding of IT processes.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Minimum of five years of experience working within a broadcast operation and technology role.
- Must be able to work flexible schedule when duties require, offering 24/7 on-call support when needed.
- Facility management experience that includes oversight of complex power management systems.
An application can be found online at www.local3news.com. Qualified and interested candidates should send an application and resume to President/General Manager Callie Starnes at cstarnes@local3news.com. Local 3/WRCB is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT LOCAL 3
Local 3 is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information. Local 3 tells stories with compassion and concern for our community and the people who live in it.
Local 3 is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece to a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains.
Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.
Local 3 is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s
first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market,
Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us
and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city
known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.