WPTZ-TV currently has the following job openings: Multimedia Journalist, Master Control Operator, Production Assistant (Part time), Meteorologist, Photographer, News Intern, Associate Producer, Producer, Adminstrative Assistant, Chief Photographer and Sales Account Associate. Read on for details.

Sales Account Associate

Posted 3/7/23

As a Sales Account Associate for WPTZ/NBC5 in the Burlington/Plattsburgh market, you will work with the sales team on processing and advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, generating support materials for sales teams, and coordinating the scheduling and launch of advertising campaigns. This individual will work closely with the advertising sales team to ensure effective placement of sales activity. The Entry Level – Sales Associate position is a training sales program that will develop Sales Account Associates into Sales Account Executives.  This position is based in our South Burlington, VT office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the development of sales proposals, advertising packages, and client presentations.
• Create supportive marketing materials for the sales department.
• Prepare proposals based on account executive requests.
• Effectively communicate with internal teams (including: sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of campaigns.
• Entering and maintaining all orders including electronic transfer and maintenance of all Strata/WOCentral orders to WideOrbit.
• Maintain and organize sales databases.
• Interact with co-workers, clients and the viewing public in a professional manner, both on the phone and in person.
• In-person attendance is required

Market Specific Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with our Commercial Production and Creative Services Teams, you will be involved in station-related events in our communities throughout VT/Northern NY and Western NH.

Training and Development:  

• Comprehensive 10-12-month training, with ongoing career development and opportunities through the Hearst Sales Development Program.
• Learn industry-leading communication and sales techniques.
• Train with top sales producers.
• Learn software skills on Strata and WideOrbit.
• After the Hearst Sales Development Program, you will be eligible for an increase in responsibilities and a new job title.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, manage multiple projects, and tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Excellent social, intrapersonal, and presentation skills.
• Must be highly-focused, organized, and detail oriented.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Extensive Training Program
• Health and Welfare Programs Including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement and Income Protection Programs Including a 401k plan
• Work/Life Programs Including Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Apply to learn more about the great benefits Hearst has to offer!

Multimedia Journalist

Posted 3/6/23

WPTZ-TV/NBC5, the NBC affiliate in Burlington, VT-Plattsburgh, NY market, is looking for a Multimedia Journalist that has the ability to generate story ideas, write to video, and do compelling live shots. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We’re a very collaborative newsroom. This person will produce content on-air, on-line, and for our mobile platforms. We want candidates who want to win as a team, be part of a diverse newsroom and who comes to work with a positive attitude and willingness to take feedback and learn.

What you get in return is the chance to become part of HEARST Television, one of the premier broadcast companies in the country. You’ll also get to work with a talented group of journalists who go the extra mile for each other and the opportunity to live in one of the most scenic parts of the country. This position is based at our Plattsburgh, NY studio, but will cover stories from throughout our NH/VT/NY market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights and weekends. Variable shift possible.
• Put together high-quality packages.
• Coverage of breaking news
• Develop sources and generate story ideas
• Shoot live shots and live interviews
• Shoot and track news stories

Experience Requirements:

• Creative writer and packager
• Military multimedia experience a plus
• Must be able to provide samples of reporting and photography.

Qualifications Requirements: 

• Works quickly and efficiently
• Good personality.  Must connect with viewers
• Must enjoy being part of a team.
• Ability to develop contacts and generate stories.
• Ability to shoot and edit high quality video

Education:  

• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military multimedia experience is enthusiastically considered.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

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Master Control Operator

Posted 2/17/23

WPTZ/NBC5 seeks a self-motivated, detail oriented, organized multi-tasking individual for our Master Control team.  You will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring, ingesting, and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This position involves ingesting commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast on three channels.
• Maintaining on-air operation to include running commercials, network and quality signals.
• Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Observe transmitters and take remote readings.
• Maintain program and transmitter logs.
• Execute, edit, update and append daily playlists.
• Acquire content from various distributors.
• Troubleshoot and communicate issues and discrepancies with other Master Control and Engineering
• staff as needed.

Experience Requirements:

• General computer and software experience is a plus.
• Prior experience with television operations and newscast production is a plus.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements: 

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Team player mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn specialized software applications.
• Microsoft Office suite experience is a plus – Outlook, Excel, Word
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.

Education: 

• Technical school or completion of college level technical courses a plus.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

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Production Assistant (Part-time)

Posted 2/17/23

NBC5/WPTZ, a Hearst Television station in the Burlington/Plattsburgh market, has an opening for a part time Production Assistant. We are looking for an energetic team player who understands the flexible schedule that the broadcast industry requires to join our production crew. This person will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, and video equipment; as related to live broadcasts and post-production.  Must have good technical skills, and good communication skills. Responsibilities include floor directing, assisting the production and news departments, and other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operation of prompter sets and other production equipment.
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts.
• Maintain professional appearance of studio/sets.
• Assist the directors as needed.
• In person attendance is required at South Burlington, VT studio facility.

Experience Requirements:

• Videography and editing experience helpful.
• Related military experience will be considered.
• Current local Broadcast Journalism/Communications and/or TV/Video Production students encouraged to apply.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must have a good attitude, be willing to learn, and be a team player.
• Must be able to problem solve quickly and work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
  Attention to detail a must.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

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Meteorologist

Posted 1/12/23

WPTZ/NBC5, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate station in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an opportunity for a meteorologist to join our Weather Team.
Description for Internal Candidates
WPTZ/NBC5, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate station in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an opportunity for a meteorologist to join our Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science, but can tell a relatable weather story. This is a great learning opportunity for someone looking to enter the field of broadcast meteorology. You will working collaboratively with a team of meteorologists as well as other members of the newsroom.
During work hours, you’ll be in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility. In off hours, you’ll be surrounded by some of the best ski areas in the country, scenic mountains, and some of the most beautiful waterways in the country.

Job Responsibilities:
•    Give our viewers the weather forecast with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather storytelling and graphics.
•     Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
•    Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV and on our digital platforms.
•    Could be deployed in the field during weather events, science and community-based reporting
•    Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast
•    In-person attendance is required. Position is located in South Burlington, VT.

Qualifications Requirements:
•    In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
•    Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data
•    Proficient in using WSI and other graphics and technology
•    Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
•    Ability to tell a compelling weather story
•    Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics.

Education:
•    Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field or equivalent experience
•    Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training or experience will be considered.

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Photographer

Posted 1/12/23

WPTZ/NBC5 has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a News Photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers.

WPTZ/NBC5, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market is accepting applications for a full time Photojournalist. This member of our team will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing live shots for stories. The winning candidate is also tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our medium. You must be able to shoot on Sony XDCam, GoPro, iPhone, and edit in Adobe Premiere and utilize the ENG, SNG, and wireless data to feed completed work to the station.

During work hours, you’ll be in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility. In off hours, you’ll be surrounded by some of the best ski areas in the country, scenic mountains, and some of the most beautiful waterways in the country.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings
• Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Gathers video and still pictures for digital platforms
• Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
• Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must possess a valid license, and have an excellent driving record. References and motor vehicle record will be checked.

• Position requires flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as well as extensive travel within the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market and adjacent markets.
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Can work in all weather conditions.
• Can organize and prioritize.
• Must be a self-starter – someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to do.
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience enthusiastically considered.

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News Intern

Posted 12/28

Come join NBC5/WPTZ, the Hearst Television station in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market as a  paid intern! NBC5 is a key community partner in the area, providing breaking news, weather, and other information to local audiences through our newscasts and digital properties. NBC5 also provides entertainment programming and partners with the community on important local initiatives.

As a paid intern, you will come to understand how a television station functions, the many jobs available and the roles the TV station plays in the community. As an intern, you’ll learn what it’s like to work with a collaborative team across multiple departments, how we get news on the air and on our digital platforms, and the vital role other departments play at the television station.

In order to apply for an internship at NBC5/WPTZ, please provide a cover letter with your application.  The cover letter should include:

• Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall
• Available start dates and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

What you’ll do and learn:

• Explore broadcast and digital news operations and learn the responsibilities of the News Department, as well as Production and Creative Services
• Be exposed to a fast-paced newsroom, the newsroom operations, and live production events
• Gain an overview of the technical areas of the station (News Edit, ENG Receive, Microwave News Gathering, Satellite News Gathering, News Photography, Studio Operations, Control Room Operations, Air Operations, Maintenance, IT, etc.)

Job Responsibilities:

• Help write and produce newscasts and news stories
• Contribute to brainstorming and idea generation with News and Creative Services
• Assist with special events and event planning
• Assist with the execution of newscasts
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• An interest in journalism, marketing, videography, writing and editing
• The ability to be versatile, as interns handle a wide range of topics, subjects and tasks
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and copy-editing skills
• Must work well under deadlines
• Must be a team player and collaborator
• Experience with Adobe applications, camera equipment and newsroom systems are plus

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Associate Producer

Posted 12/9/22

NBC5/WPTZ-TV, the Hearst Television NBC Affiliate in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY, has an opening for a Part time Associate Producer to work in our newsroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get their foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos.
• Assist producers and reporters with research.
• Communicate effectively with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers.
• Have an understanding of social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms.
• Researching and writing stories for television and digital platforms.
• Making follow up calls and beat calls.
• Train with a team of experienced journalists.

Qualified Candidates are:

• Looking to advance in the field of broadcast journalism.
• Interested learning the aspects of writing, organizing and executing a newscast.

Experience Requirements:

• Writing, editing, or producing experience in a professional or college newsroom is a plus
• Military journalism experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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Administrative Assistant

Posted 9/21/22

WPTZ/NBC5 has an opening for an experienced Administrative Assistant to serve as the assistant to the General Manager as well as provide assistance to other departments as needed. This individual will provide support by performing various tasks that contribute to the daily operations of the department. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for managing appointments, screening calls, and handling various electronic and written correspondence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assisting the General Manager and the station management team with various duties
• Facilitates the connection and communication between the General Manager and various groups and organizations
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Answering incoming calls and greeting guests; takes messages as needed
• Maintaining and ordering supplies
• Assisting with travel arrangements
• Coordinating and planning various station meetings and events
• Preparing, coordinating and sending station correspondence
• Responsible for all FCC annual and quarterly reporting (EEO, Children’s and Issues Reports) and other FCC reporting, as needed.
• Assist Business Manager with various HR and accounting functions including assistance with onboarding new employees
• Perform other tasks and duties as appropriate and/or assigned

Experience Requirements:

• 1-2 years working in a fast paced office environment
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Qualifications Requirements:

• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position
• Quick learner, self-starter and team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be organized and have the ability to multitask
• Professional demeanor

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Chief Photographer

Posted 8/8/22

WPTZ, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a Chief Photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. Exceptional organization, motivation and the ability to train new MMJs and photographers are critical. Our Chief Photographer is an integral part of our management team and is a key player in our live event coverage. You’ll be working in our new state of the art newsroom and in an area known for its picturesque mountains, beautiful waterways and idyllic ski slopes.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Trains, manages, evaluates and develops a team of photographers and MMJs
• Shooting and editing of vo’ s, vo-sots and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings
• A team leader who ensures our look and sound are among the best in the market.
• Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Works with Engineering and Creative Services to plan and execute live event coverage

Experience Requirements:

• Prior management experience preferred.
• Previous newsroom experience required.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent managerial skills
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Efficient Operation on TVU technology
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and a near-perfect driving record
• Can organize and prioritize

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

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Producer

Posted 10/17/22

WPTZ NBC5, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/Plattsburgh, NY market has an opening for a Newscast Producer. We’re looking for a story teller who thrives on breaking news, and the urgency of a fast-paced, dynamic newscast. Our next producer will join a team of award-winning journalists committed to dynamic local news coverage. We want a producer who demonstrates solid news judgement, and who has an eye for using video, graphics, and studio features to effectively convey information.   We approach everything as a team at WPTZ. We expect you to come in with an open mind, ready to learn and ready to lend a hand to other members of the team when needed.

During work hours, you’ll be in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility. In off hours, you’ll be surrounded by some of the best ski areas in the country, scenic mountains, and some of the most beautiful waterways in the country.

Job Responsibilities:

• Selecting, and writing material for a daily newscast.
• Building graphics and shaping how a story is presented for a live newscast.
• Working with reporters and helping them shape their daily reports.
• Possess an ability to communicate clearly and quickly to effectively give direction, and to explain your vision of a newscast to anchors, reporters, and directors.
• Selecting, researching and writing content for live newscasts to make the newscast an “experience” for viewers
• Communicating, coordinating and executing creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff.
• Our producers are required to edit video and contribute to our digital platforms.

Experience Requirements

• Creative presentation style.
• Experience in a newsroom, the ability to remain calm under pressure and knowledge of ENPS are pluses.
• Military experience in a related occupation specialty a plus.

Qualifications Requirements

• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously.
• An ability to summarize information into easy-to-understand components.
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements.
• Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts that include nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news.

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

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