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Video Graphic Operator

Posted: Nov. 17, 2008

The future of media is here!! KTKA 49 ABC is focused on providing the best local, regional and national news to Topeka and viewers in northeast Kansas. This is your opportunity to become an integral part of the company that has recently been named the Kansas Association of Broadcasters “Station Of The Year” two years in a row! KTKA 49 ABC is seeking a Part Time Video Graphics Designer to join our team. The successful candidate will have the ability to create exceptional video graphics designs, with experience on Chyron character generation systems as well as experience in Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. Pre-employment drug screening, physical lift test and background check are required. Send your resume’ to Human Resources/Video Graphics Operator, 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka, KS 66614 or by e-mail at hrapplications@ktka.tv.

Senior Engineer

Posted: Nov. 14, 2008

The future of media is here!! KTKA 49 ABC is focused on providing the best local, regional and national news to Topeka and viewers in northeast Kansas. This is your opportunity to become an integral part of the company that has recently been named the Kansas Association of Broadcasters “Station Of The Year” two years in a row! KTKA 49 ABC is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of HD, digital and analog studio and transmission equipment, remote broadcast equipment, ENG, EFP and RF theory. This candidate will have a minimum of ten years experience in television broadcasting. The Senior Engineer will advise the station management team on all facets of technical operations of the studio and the transmitter site. KTKA 49 ABC offers full time benefits of medical, dental and vision insurance, 401-K plan, Section 125 Flexible Spending plan, paid time off, as well as paid holidays. Pre-employment drug screening, physical lift test and background check are required. Send your resume’ to Human Resources/Senior Engineer, 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka, KS 66614 or by e-mail at hrapplications@ktka.tv. EOE

Video Journalist

Posted: Nov. 11, 2008

The future of media is here!! KTKA 49 ABC is focused on providing the best local, regional and national news to Topeka and viewers in northeast Kansas. This is your opportunity to become an integral part of the company that has been named the Kansas Association of Broadcasters “Station Of The Year” two years running!

KTKA 49 ABC is seeking a Video Journalist to join our news team. The successful candidate will be able to shoot, edit and exhibit strong skills as a story teller. Our video journalist must also be able to operate a live truck. A college degree is required and at least 1 year of experience in television news is preferred.

KTKA 49 ABC offers medical, dental and vision insurance, 401-K plan, Section 125 Flexible Spending Plan, paid time off as well as paid holidays. Send your tape and resume to: Human Resources/Video Journalist, 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka, KS 66614 or e-mail hrapplications@ktka.tv. EOE

Sports Reporter/Photographer

Posted: Sept. 23, 2008

The future of media is here! KTKA 49 ABC is focused on providing the best local, regional and national news to Topeka and viewers in Northeast Kansas. This is your opportunity to become an integral part of the company that has recently been named the Kansas Association of Broadcasters “Station of The Year” two years in a row!

KTKA 49 ABC is seeking a Sports Reporter/Photographer to join our team. The successful candidate will be a true storyteller and have the ability to think beyond the highlights of the game. We’re looking for a self-starter that wants to cover not just the games happening in our community but also the people who make the games special.

KTKA 49 ABC offers full-time benefits of medical, dental and vision insurance, 401-K plan, Section 125 Flexible Spending plan, paid time off, as well as paid holidays. Pre-employment drug screening, physical lift test and background check are required. Send your resume’ to:

Human Resources
2121 SW Chelsea Dr.
Topeka, KS 66614
Or, by e-mail at hrapplications@ktka.tv. EOE

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