WBZ is Hiring!

Want to work for a great group and a great station?  One of my favorites is hiring.

News Promotion Producer/Editor

WBZ-TV - Boston

 

WBZ TV, the CBS O&O, in Boston is looking for an experienced producer/editor with exceptional writing skills and a passion for local news.  You are driven and creative – able to learn from those around you and able to lead the station’s nightly topical promotional strategy which includes quickly recognizing and presenting promotable news topics.  You will participate fully in daily news meetings and work with photographers and reporters in the field to craft unique, brand-compliant topical promos.  Editing skills (primarily Avid) are expected and shooting experience is a plus.

We are a duopoly with a sister station focused on entertainment as well. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills, perfect their craft and gain experience from a talented group of creative individuals.

  

Experience Requirements:

A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in a TV station or equivalent.

  

To Apply:

Send resume and demo to:

Jill Teichmann

WBZ-TV

1170 Soldiers Field Road

Boston, MA. 02134

Email – WBZTVJobs@cbs.com or fax 617-787-7285

          Demos preferred ** Resumes only ** Please no phone calls **

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WWL #1 Image

Interesting comparison off the top of this spot:

WBAL 11pm Image

I guess industry standard for shooting investigative reporters still requires smoke machines in the background.

Stay Classy North Texas!

A POP for WFAA anchor Ron Corning featuring Ron Burgundy, kinda.

To POP or not to POP

Devastating tornadoes recently hit the Kentucky/Southern Indiana area.  A producer from the Fox station in Charlotte Louisville wrote to ask "Do you do a POP in these situations?"  He'd like your opinion of exactly where the line is.  Here is the spot he eventually produced -- choosing to let the people tell the story.



I think this is the only type of spot you can do at this point - along with any kind of community relief efforts.  Any type of promo drum beating/"We warned you first/First on the scene/the only station with..." is just insensitive.   TV stations are there to serve the community... forget rating points and building your weather image right now.    I think being there to document the events and providing a service to your community is the only way to go.

Share your thoughts on POPs during extreme circumstances?

My heart goes out to the people of this area.   Judging by this video -- they've been through hell.

Want to Join CBS13?

Sweeps is over and its time to look for that new gig!  You know - the one that allows you to have fun, create award-winning work and live in a great part of the country.

KOVR/KMAX(the stations I work for!) are  looking for a top-notch writer/producer to join our team.  Check out our "Best of" reel from last year:




If you're interested -- shoot me an email at desmith@cbs.com --- we'd love to hear from you!

More Oscar IDs

These are from WVEC in Norfolk and they use older movies as their inspiration.