Lykowski - Radio TV I/VISC 105 (ITCC) - S2 - 2021
2-16-21 - Radio TV Job Spotlight - Part-Time Digital Content Editor - Due by 11:59 p.m. - 12 points
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2-16-21 - Radio TV Job Spotlight - Part-Time Digital Content Editor - Due by 11:59 p.m. - 12 points

  • Due Feb 16, 2021 by 11:59pm
  • Points 12
  • Submitting a text entry box or a website url
  • Available Feb 16, 2021 at 12am - Feb 16, 2021 at 11:59pm 23 hours and 59 minutes
This assignment was locked Feb 16, 2021 at 11:59pm.

In Radio and Television I & II emphasis is placed on introducing students to career opportunities, production, programming, promotion, sales, performance, and equipment operation.  During a normal year, job shadowing, field trips, and internships are encouraged ... but right now due to Covid-19 none are being approved. Nevertheless the curriculum allows students to investigate careers available by conducting job searches in digital communications and the entertainment media.

Career Opportunities and Employment Skills (IDOE state standards)

  • RTVII-7.1 - Core Standard 7 Students apply and adapt career resources to enhance job searches.
  • RTVII-7.2 - Identify careers available in digital communications and the entertainment media

 

To Do:

1. Read the job description opening original job for a Part-Time Digital Content Editor at Weigel Broadcasting Co.  that is copy and pasted below in case something is broken on the above link. 

Full Job Description

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in the media industry with "MeTV," Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated classic television network, as well as the "Movies!" Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, South Bend and Rockford.

Part-Time Digital Content Editor

General Job Description:

ABC 57 has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Digital Content Editor. This position will be responsible for writing news stories from press releases and reporter information from breaking news scenes, creating slideshows, posting to social media and participating in large event coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Posting web stories, running teleprompter, and helping out our Friday Night Football Show and live events like the Elkhart County Fair and South Bend Cubs Games.

Monitor news feeds, social media, and other sources for items of interest and must be proactive in gathering content.

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D.
  • Familiar with making animated graphics a plus
  • Ability to edit using Avid, Edius or Final Cut Pro a positive
  • Previous digital content experience including a working knowledge of AP style preferred
  • Flexible schedule
  • Television production assistants need to be organized, proactive, show initiative
  • Good communicator and excellent writing skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a tight deadline-driven environment

Our Perks & Benefits:

  • 401k with Company Match
  • Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
  • Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

 

To Do ... Continues:

2. complete the following: 

1. List three things in the job post above that you are familiar with due to what you have learned in our Radio TV program that either... mentions things you have learned how to do in our Radio TV program or software you have used or are learning about in our Radio TV program. (3 points)

2. What is something that interests you about this job? If NOTHING interests you about this job-- name something that does not interest you. (2 points)

3. Is this job an entry-level job or a job for someone with experience?  What text in the job opening did you use to base your answer off of?  (2 points)

4. List one thing about this job that you find challenging if you were hired for this job (2). Also... please mention why you think this aspect would be challenging? (4 points)

5. When you are done ... please submit this assignment on this Canvas assignment page by the assignment due date - Feb. 16, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (1 points)

Important to note:

Sending Lykowski an email after the due date will not suffice as an assignment submittal. Canvas class assignments have to be submitted on Canvas for credit. 

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