Internships are available for school credit only. If you wish to enroll in our internship program, please forward your resume to RNNInternships@rnntv.com.

NEWS

News interns at WRNN get the opportunity to learn about the news business through hands on experience. Everyday we produce a live “talk” show. Topics for the show are chosen from major news stories, so there are plenty of chances for students to learn and develop the skills needed to put the show on air. WRNN interns get the opportunity to do everything from ripping scripts and running teleprompter to conducting interviews, and researching and writing stories. Interns are the right hand people of the producers, reporters, and the assignment desk. In addition, the news interns who stand out are often considered for jobs in the future.

OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION

Operation interns work primarily in the Master Control and Control Room areas, where they are taught to load and cue tapes for air, setup satellite feeds, program and load commercial insertion equipment, and gain an appreciation for broadcast standards and references. The Control Room is where all the behind the scenes action occurs. During live broadcasts, this room is filled with Producers, Directors, Tape Operators and Graphics staff. Interns will learn how to operate audio equipment and the director’s board and run teleprompter. Master control is the “heart” of any broadcast operation and ultimately responsible for the technical quality of the on-air signal. An internship in operations can be used as a stepping stone to go on to studio production as a Director or Camera Operator.

HUMAN RESOURCES

The Human Resource Intern will support the day to day activities of the HR Team. This includes but is not limited to assisting in projects in recruiting, background checks, new hire orientation, and various supportive functions. All interns will have the opportunity to train and work hands-on in the HR department. This position requires candidates to be currently enrolled in college or university classes seeking a degree.

GRAPHICS

An intern in the Graphics Department will have the opportunity to contribute heavily to the daily newscast, on air promotions, and post production needs. Interns will learn to use PC and Unix-based computer systems. Interns will have the opportunity to work with on our state-of-the-art “Flame” system. Organization, creativity, and ability to work well under pressure are the key to success in this field.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Regional News Network (www.rnntv.com) is looking for a Social Media Intern.

DUTIES

Engage RNN users and audience in the social space by posting, monitoring, responding quickly, and communicating with the result of driving traffic to RNN
Regularly monitor and track discussion topics
Manage online discussions by listening to what RNN viewers are saying on FB and other social media
Generate new and fresh ways for RNN to engage in the social space
Evaluate and recommend emerging social trends

REQUIREMENTS

Passion for social media and emerging media as it relates to news
Fast learner with a proactive nature
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multi-task effectively
Ability to work under pressure and within a collaborative team environment
Willingness to wear multiple hats and take on more responsibilities
Online Journalism Background/Training

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If you wish to apply to any of our open positions please forward resume and cover letter WITH SALARY REQUIREMENT to resume@rnntv.com.

Forward reels to WRNN-TV:

800 Westchester Avenue
S-640
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Attn: HR

One Person Band Reporter (Long Island/New Jersey)

POSITION SUMMARY

Write, produce, shoot and edit news stories for daily broadcasts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Pitch story ideas to producer/and news director

Monitor and keep track of local news related events by way of email/phone tips, Associated Press “day schedule events” and newswires, local newspapers, and newsroom faxes
Prepare and research stories to cover and questions to ask during interviews as directed by producer and/or news director
Field produce stories (at least 2 per day) as a one-man-band reporter by arranging on-camera interviews, stand-ups, and b-roll footage; this includes scheduling, framing, and blocking
Maintain, transport, and understand how to operate ENG equipment
Perform as videographer/editor by gathering story elements on shoots
Perform “as-lives” or live hits in the field or in studio as directed
Screen and transcribe field tapes
Prepare reporter’s script in accordance with news director’s approval and deadline
Enter story elements including script, supers, and TRT into ENPS (station’s editorial news platform)
Voice track (record narration) by way of Final Cut Pro (station’s editing software)
Edit material in accordance using Final Cut Pro
Send digital files to Transmission using Newsqueue (station’s digital transfer system)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Technical Aptitude – Ability to utilize and operate broadcast equipment to perform job duties.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Line Producer

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking experienced and dependable News Line Producers. Must be able to line produce, write compelling news stories and work well under pressure & tight deadlines.

1-2+ years news producing experience is required. Line producer must select stories, stack and write show. If you are a strong broadcast journalist who is editorially savvy, can thrive under the pressure of deadlines and still create an excellent news product, we want to hear from you! We want inspired news-junkies with an eye for reporting timely news. Experience with ENPS required. Salary requirement and writing sample must be submitted to be considered.

The ideal candidate will have:

Excellent writing skills for broadcast and Internet
Ability to show and tell compelling news story with strong visual elements
Strong working knowledge of local and national news issues
Ability to produce newscasts in a live and live-to-tape news wheel operation
Ability to produce news stories and segments with little supervision
Ability to be organized in thought, actions and habits, and meet deadlines with consistency and excellence under pressure
2+ years line producing experience for News programming

*Candidates without NEWS line producing experience will not be considered*

Senior Producer

Are you a senior producer who is passionate about politics and really knows the news?

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an experienced and dependable senior producer.

The position involves oversight of Richard French Live. Ideal candidate will book guests, have experience line producing for a live news/talk/opinion format, have excellent TV writing skills, and be extremely organized. Ideal candidate should be well versed in news issues, skilled in writing some opinion pieces.

Requirements:

2+ years line producing experience and work well under pressure & tight deadlines.
Experience with ENPS and familiarity with New York City area are a plus.
4 year degree or equivalent work experience
Salary requirement must be submitted to be considered.

Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirement to resume@rnntv.com.

Please note-due to the quantity of applicants, we can only respond to individuals selected for interviews.

Executive Producer

POSTION SUMMARY

To plan, coordinate and supervise all aspects of news shows.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Supervise writing, plan story selection, graphics selection, editing, production and execution of daily newscasts and special programming.
Coach and develop producers and other direct reports.
Manage line producers and facilitate producer schedules.
Take full responsibility for execution of assigned newscasts as well as other special assignments.
Monitor competition and industry trends with particular emphasis on new media such as social networking and innovative newsgathering techniques and equipment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: College degree in journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience: 10 years news producing experience-Top 10 Market preferred. Must have a thorough understanding of television news operations. Excellent management skills and experience managing teams. Strong communication and conflict management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines. Excellent editorial judgment.

News Booker

WRNN-TV is looking for an experienced news booker to work on a daily political talk show broadcast out of New York. The ideal candidates will have an existing political rolodex e.g., political and news media contacts, and be comfortable with daily guest booking as a main responsibility.

Candidates should possess a demonstrated ability to research and write questions, call for graphics and brief the host before each interview. Candidates will be expected to read national and local newspapers for updates and topic ideas, provide research on selected topics, and background research on studio guests. The news booker will be responsible for booking at least one guest per night.

This is an excellent career transition for an experienced political staffer seeking a career in media.

At least two years of experience in television/cable industry is preferred.

Master Control Operator

POSTION SUMMARY

Seeking a Master Control Operator willing to accept responsibility and work under moderate supervision while resolving various problems, requiring general knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures. Candidate will perform both assigned and unscheduled duties and will work effectively in a team environment. Master Control is a 24/7 department MCO’s work all shifts including weekends, overnight and holidays.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Operate control room boards and monitor programming as needed
Log all required transmitter readings
Produce all commercial dubs as well as supervise transmission of station
Maintain station log, run pre-taped and live programming, respond to timing changes at a moments notice
Take accurate transmitter readings, record and log feeds for news, and edit in commercials for pre-recorded shows

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: B.A. in related field

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in a broadcast/cable environment with basic knowledge of production equipment and production techniques, computer-based production as well as basic knowledge of video/audio signal and tape dynamics.

Videographer/Editor (Long Island/New Jersey) – WEEKENDS

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: B.A. in related field

POSITION SUMMARY

Videographers/editors also known as cameramen or camera operators, are responsible for capturing images and recordings on video tape and editing footage

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Field shooting and editing on a daily basis
Constant operation of digital equipment
Driving to locations and setting up and operating equipment
Excellent creative ability and thorough understanding of computer and server technology with good computer skills
Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Jr. Broadcast IT Engineer

POSTION SUMMARY

Enjoy working with digital video, perhaps shooting and then editing home movies on the computer? Do you have a strong I.T. skill set and realize that today’s television stations rely heavily on computers? If the answer is yes, you may have a future as a Broadcast I.T. Engineer at RNN-TV.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Use of Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 server & workstation, including Active Directory
read technical drawings/documentation
Use of fiber optic distribution systems as well as LAN/WAN/VPN, Video over IP and VOIP technologies
CCNA and/or MCSE preferred
Digital video formats
Troubleshooting and problem solving at the component level

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Degree in related field

Experience: Experience in all related IT systems required

Web Developer

WRNN-TV, based in Rye Brook, N.Y., is seeking a web developer to perform maintenance and updates across several expanding websites. The ideal candidate should possess a wide range of front-end and back-end web development skills and have an interest in working in a television news environment. Must be able to research, recommend and implement new technologies and understand processes for troubleshooting and debugging.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

PHP and database programming
Web server administration
Video file formats and compression
JavaScript
HTML 5
XML

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Experience with Drupal
Cross-browser, cross-platform compatibility
General knowledge of SEO best practices
Good design sense including site navigation, layout
Creating and interpreting technical drawings, documentation
Adobe Flash, including ActionScript
CSS/XSL

Social Media Specialist

Candidates should demonstrate experience with the latest methods of web publishing and social media in news gathering and broadcasts. Subject expertise in broadcasting is a plus.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree advanced degree a plus
Web content writing experience handling editorial duties for an online media company, ideally working on a variety of web content products
Prior experience writing for a Top 100 blog ideal
Experience with Web search engines, online research and the role of user-generated content
Editing, web research and proofing skills
Knowledge and understanding of web trends and social media. Ideal candidates are regular Twitter and Facebook users and can demonstrate an understanding of Facebook and other social media sites (YouTube, LinkedIn, Google +, etc.)
Proven track record of success
Ability to succeed in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
Self-motivated go-getter who is driven to achieve results creatively

Sponsorship Sales Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

WRNN-TV in Rye Brook, NY is seeking an outgoing, creative Sponsorship Sales Professional with strong relationship skills who will drive new business and be responsible for the development of corporate partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of broadcast sales management/sponsorship experience with a strong analytical, strategic and tactical background.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner needs analysis
Partnership strategic development
Structure, price, successfully negotiate and close all deals and arrangements
Oversee sponsor contracts, invoicing, and accounts receivable or develop processes to ensure execution and collections.
Selling commercial time, program time and production services.
Creation and development of comprehensive proposals and presentations
Sales and renewal strategy
Research related to partner development and relevant industry categories
Sales goals achievement

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES

B.A. in Marketing, Business Management or related degree required
Experience selling broadcast media and advertising
Strong computer skills, specifically in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent writing and language skills
Excellent communication skills
Skill set must include: Inventory Management, Budgeting Skills
Strong organizational skills
Multi-tasking essential