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JOB OPENINGS

Vice President, Programming – The Live Well Network (8.11.2010)

The ABC Owned Television Station Group seeks an experienced and highly creative programming executive with a proven track record developing and producing original programming for broadcast and/or cable television.  Qualified candidates must be able to take shows from concept to production and will be integrally involved with program research, sales, branding, budgets, production, graphic design, digital platforms, promotion and publicity for this growing national digital network.  This position requires a strong understanding of the relationship digital networks play with their larger primary channels in local markets.  Candidates must manage a geographically diverse group of creative producers and designers currently producing Live Well’s many original individual programs and content.

Interested applicants should have a minimum of 10 years experience in broadcast and/or cable television and a complete list of references available on request.

Resumes and appropriate video reels should be sent to:  Emily Barr, President & General Manager, ABC 7 Chicago, 190 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Reporting location – Chicago, IL

Vice President/Manager, Corporate Communications, Change Management for Major Financial Services Company (8.11.2010)

Location: Midwest

Description:

•    While reporting to a seasoned  VP and supervising 2 communication professionals,  the VP will lead the development of the corporate Change Management communications strategy to ensure alignment with the overall business objectives
•    Manage the company Intranet and other Internal Communications to guarantee coordination with company goals, brands and product lines
•    With high visibility, Partner with Human Resources and other internal stakeholders to create Change Management communications plans, set strategy and lead the Change Management team
•    Work with functional leaders to create Internal Communications to support cultural change and brand infusion
•    Develop and execute an appropriate approach to Internal Communications to help shape culture and align employees with corporate strategy
•    Provide visionary oversight and creative direction of company-wide Internal Communications for all employees across multiple platforms
•    Craft and implement a Strategic Communications Plan to support corporate/operational leadership, employee engagement and brand strategy
•    Provide strategic and tactical leadership to business leaders to drive Internal message consistency and adherence to corporate brand guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:
•     Bachelor’s Degree required
•    Master’s Degree a plus
•    10+ years experience in Corporate Communications and/or Public Relations, with background in leading Change Management initiatives
•    Significant experience developing strategies and executing communication plans across new media channels, blogs and social networks
•    Strong oral and written communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability leading Change Management teams, managing Internal Communication and meeting  deadlines, while performing in a fast-paced environment

COMPENSATION:
Negotiable

TheMash Managing Editor/Programs (7.24.10)

Have you ever heard the expression “it’s like herding cats,” and thought to yourself, “Hmmm, I think I could actually come up with a plan  for herding cats”? Well, friend, then you just might be ready to run a teen journalism program. TheMash, the Chicago Tribune’s teen weekly, is looking to fill a new position, Managing Editor/Programs.

We’re looking for a really solid editor who can work with a large group of young writers and help them develop as reporters (and not even flinch when you see words like RPattz, K-Stew or Weezy F. Baby). Just as important, we need someone who can network and help us build new relationships and partnerships with schools and youth organizations. And knowing how to put on a student workshop than can turn into a bowling party doesn’t hurt either.

Scared witless? As well you should be. Think you’ll love it anyway? Visit http://bit.ly/9oEJro  to get the full listing, then get in touch with us at themash@tribune.com?

Help wanted: WGN Radio News interns (7.23.10)

Wanted–and soon:

College students eligible for credit, interested in working in the new WGN Radio newsroom, in the heart of the Chicago Tribune newsroom, shoulder-to-shoulder with the Chicago Breaking News, Chicago Breaking Sports and Chicago Breaking Business teams.

Darned if this isn’t the most exciting news internship in Chicago. Shifts available 24/7. It won’t be boring and it will be rewarding.

Apply here: wgnradio.com/internships

WCIU producers (7.23.10)

WCIU is looking for several producer positions for its morning show.  You can see them at: http://wciu.com/about.php?section=careers

Patch local editor (7.23.10)

AOL-sponsored Patch.com is continuing to hire Patch.com is continuing to seek smart, innovative journalists to join our team as full-time online editors. When you join us, you’ll run your own news site, with control over all that goes into it–and with a network of colleagues and innovative technology to support you. As a Patch local editor, you’ll be helping to build your community by providing the hyper-local news and information that makes your town unique.

Patch welcomes journalists from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including those just starting their careers. If you’re interested in taking
a lead role in defining the future of online journalism, learn more and apply at *Patch.com/jobs.*

Patch is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Communications Director, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Responsibilities
The Director of the SLAC Communications Office will be SLAC’s primary point of contact for laboratory communications and will organize and lead the communications effort at the laboratory, promoting the laboratory’s strategic portfolio including: accelerator science; leading international lightsource user facilities; particle physics and astrophysics; and scientific programs in energy, materials science, life sciences and the environment. This individual will work creatively with the SLAC directorate representatives to develop and implement policies and strategic directions for branding and externally communicating the nature and value of the laboratory’s scientific mission, while also developing methods for effective laboratory internal communications. In addition to leading the laboratory’s internal and external communication efforts, the SLAC Director of Communications will serve as a high-level advisor to laboratory management and will oversee public relations activities, community initiatives and special events. This position is also responsible for developing strategies for the appearance and content for SLAC’s top-level websites, brochures and publications, video and multimedia efforts.

Required Skills

* External Communications: Produce press releases, brochures, fact sheets, magazines and other public information pieces to promote awareness about SLAC to laboratory stakeholders, the worldwide scientific community and the public.
* Develop and manage media contacts, pitching stories to local and national media, reporters and bloggers. Develop strategies and content for the “public” pages of the SLAC website, including the SLAC News Center.
* Develop and provide support for SLAC community relations and outreach activities, including public lectures, open houses, exhibits, displays, laboratory tours, VIP visits, conferences and other special events.

Click here for the full listing: http://www-public.slac.stanford.edu/hr/jobs/jobdetail.asp?REQID=35465

Photographer/Editor/Live Shot Tech (7.21.10)

Individual must have 5 years minimum experience as ENG news videographer, microwave technician and non-linear/tape editor. KU experience is a plus. Must be able to exercise good judgment and cope with very demanding and fast-paced news environment, while always being safety conscious.  Candidate must be available to work all shifts, including overnight and weekend shifts. Must be available for significant overtime and willing to work holidays. Salary per NABET/ABC Agreement. Send resume and tape to C-C Boggiano, News Operations Manager, WLS-TV, 190 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601.  No phone calls, please.
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Please reference Job ID: 257180 on all materials submitted.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Reporting location – Chicago, IL
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For a complete list of job openings at WLS-TV, see our company’s website at www.abc7chicago.com

Morning News Producer (7.16.10)

WLS-TV, Chicago’s #1 news station, has an opening for a Morning Newscast Producer.  The ideal candidate should have rock-solid news judgment, excellent writing skills and ability to visually tell a story and engage viewers using multiple platforms including wireless, social media and the company’s website.  Candidates must have 3-5 years newscast producing and desktop editing experience.  A college degree is a must. Qualified applicants may apply online at www.DisneyCareers.com or send their resumes to: Janet Hundley, Assistant News Director, WLS-TV, 190 N. State St., Chicago, IL  60601.  No phone calls please.
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Please reference Job ID: 256427 on all materials submitted.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Reporting Location – Chicago, IL
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For a complete list of job openings at WLS-TV, see our company’s website at www.abc7chicago.com

Executive Producer (7.14.10)

WLS-TV/ABC 7, the #1 television station in Chicago, is seeking an executive producer to lead the development, staffing and production of a new one-hour live morning talk, entertainment and information show.  The ideal candidate should have 5 years experience in live talk and entertainment programming, understanding of field and studio production, set design, music, graphics, plus a successful track record of producing on budget.  We are looking for a leader who can shape and manage an exciting new morning show format. Interested applicants should submit resumes and demo tapes to: ABC 7 Morning Show, P.O. Box 64389, Chicago, Illinois 60664. Applicants may also upload their cover letter and resume at www.disneycareers.com.  No phone calls, please.
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Please reference Job ID: 255660 on all materials submitted.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Reporting Location – Chicago, IL
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For a complete list of job openings at WLS-TV, see our company’s website at www.abc7chicago.com

Scholarship Alert: Deadline is June 13!!!! (6.11.10)

Apply for a three-day convention aimed at developing diversity leaders in the newsroom, travel and lodging paid.  https://www.spj.org/c-grant-diversity.asp  Deadline approaching, and you need to join the Society of Professional Journalists to apply, so act quickly if you’re interested.  Details on the URL.

Fact-checker at Popular Science (6.11.10)

Popular Science magazine is looking to hire a fact checker. The position is a full-time commitment for about two weeks out of every month. Very reasonable hours, interesting content, collegial atmosphere. For the sake of continuity, we ask for an informal commitment of at least a year. Another way of putting it would be, does freelancing suit you – could PopSci be a kind of anchor among your other projects – or are you actively pursuing a full-time job? If the former, and you have previous fact-checking or other relevant experience, please send a note and resume to rina.bander@bonniercorp.com.

Videographers, Photographers, Reporters for Xinjua News Agency (posted 6.10.10)

The Xinhua news agency just opened up a Chicago bureau on S. Michigan Ave and they’re looking for reporters (to report in English), photographers, videographers.  Please contact Mr. Zhang Bao Ping at zhangbaoping8115@yahoo.com.cn if you’re interested or have any questions.

Xinhua News Agency (hereinafter referred to as Xinhua) is the state news agency of the People’s Republic of China, and the largest news and information gathering and release center in China. Xinhua’s head office is located in China’s capital Beijing. Except for in Taiwan Province, it has 32 branches in all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities under direct administration of the central government and the Hong Kong SAR and the Macao SAR, as well as sub-branches or reporter stations in 50-plus major cities. It also has branches in more than 100 countries and regions, and 5 regional offices that can directly release news items. Its Asia-Pacific Regional Office is headquartered in Hong Kong, Latin-American Regional office is based in the Mexican City, African Regional Office is headquartered in Nairobi, Middle East Regional Office is based in Cairo, and Paris Regional Office caters for the French-speaking customers. Its news gathering and processing system consists of three parts, namely, the head office, domestic branches and overseas branches. In addition to the Editor-in-Chief’s Office, it has the Domestic News Editorial Department, the International News Editorial Department, the Domestic News for Overseas Service Department, the Sports News Editorial Department, the News Photography Editorial Department, the Reference News Editorial Department, the News and Information Center, and the Network Center.
Xinhua has basically modernized its communications technology.

It has a satellite communications and transmission network, and has introduced 10 computerized information processing systems covering text editing, photo processing, news communications, economic information and data indexing.   Xinhua has a complete news coverage and release system featuring multiple channels, functions, tiers and means. At home, it releases daily via special circuits various types of news items totaling 400,000 characters to newspapers, radio stations and TV stations at the county, prefecture and provincial levels, as well as to evening newspapers and specialized newspapers. Overseas, it releases around the clock news items totaling more than 400,000 words in 7 languages, i.e. Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabian and Portuguese. It also releases economic information totaling 400,000 words daily to Chinese and foreign clients. Moreover, it provides nearly 100 news photo plates a day. According to customers’ special needs, it also offers special reports and news features to more than 130 countries.

Xinhua currently publishes nearly 40 types of newspapers and magazines, such as the Xinhua Daily Telegraph, the News Bulletin of the Xinhua News Agency (in English, French, Spanish, Arabian and Russian), the Reference News (daily), the Economic Information Daily, the China Securities (daily), the Shanghai Securities (daily), Sports Express (published on Tuesdays), Outlook (weekly), the China Comment (fortnightly), the Globe (monthly), the Chinese Reporters (monthly), the Photography World (monthly), the Great Rural World (monthly), Securities Investment Weekly (published on Tuesdays), the China Photo (quarterly), the China Yearbook (in Chinese and English versions). The Reference News is the daily with the largest circulation in China. The China Comment is the magazine with the largest circulation in China. The Xinhua Publishing House attached to Xinhua publishes annually over 400 kinds of books focusing on current affairs and politics.  Xinhua Now has six branch offices in the United States, including one in Washington, one in Los Angels, one Chicago, in San Francisco, one in Houston and one in the United Nations in New York. Now there are three Xinhua reporters stationed in Chicago

Vacation Relief Maintenance Engineer (posted 4.5.10)

Applicant must have a strong technical background in television video and audio systems, with a minimum of 3 years technical maintenance experience. Candidate must be a self starter. He or she must also exhibit ability to work with Engineering and News personnel in a demanding environment. Job hours may involve nights and weekends. Salary per NABET/ABC Agreement. College degree in Electrical Engineering or SBE Certification preferred. Eligible applicants may upload their cover letter and resume at www.disneycareers.com or send both to Kal Hassan, Vice President and Director of Engineering, ABC7 WLS-TV, 190 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60601. No phone calls, please.

Please reference Job ID: 235855 on all materials submitted.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Reporting Location – Chicago, IL

Three Boeing Communications Positions (posted 3.15.10)

Communications Specialist 4/5 (Chicago):
https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=10-1004028

Communications Specialist 4/5 (Chicago):
https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=10-1004030

Communications Manager K (Houston):
https://jobs.boeing.com/JobSeeker/JobView?reqcode=10-1003754

Photographer/Editor/Live Shot Tech (posted 3.12.10)

Individual must have 5 years minimum experience as ENG news videographer, microwave technician and non-linear/tape editor.  KU experience is a plus.  Must be able to exercise good judgment and cope with very demanding and fast paced news environment, while always being safety conscious.  Candidate must be available to work all shifts, including overnight and weekend shifts.  Must be available for significant overtime and willing to work holidays.  Salary per NABET/ABC Agreement.  Send resume and tape to C-C Boggiano, News Operations Manager, WLS-TV, 190 North State Street, Chicago, IL  60601.  No phone calls, please.

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Please reference Job ID: 231098 on all materials submitted.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Reporting location – Chicago, IL