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Part-time Traffic Continuity Specialist
Posted: June 18, 2009
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 running! KTKA 49ABC Television is seeking a part time Traffic Continuity Specialist. The duties include: encoding promotional spots and instructing commercials, data entry of sales contract information, log reconciliation and assisting programming and traffic staff. Key skills include excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills and the ability to work well under deadline pressure. This position may have the opportunity to become full time in the future. Pre-employment drug screening, physical lift test and background check are required. Send your resume’ to Human Resources/Traffic, 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka, KS 66614 or by e-mail at hrapplications@ktka.tv. EOE/ADA Compliant.Part Time Sports Reporter
Posted: May 22, 2009
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 running! KTKA 49 ABC is seeking a part time Sports Reporter to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to work independently choosing and crafting stories and showing solid news judgment and insight in their interpretation of events. They will conduct investigative interviews, interpret public events and exhibit expertise in end-to-end story development. The candidate selected must be able to shoot and edit video and post text, video and photos on-line. The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, one or more years of reporting experience and a strong belief in local sports coverage. This position may have the opportunity to become full time in the future. Pre-employment background check, drug screening and physical assessment are required. The right candidate must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record. Send your resume’ to Human Resources, 2121 SW Chelsea Dr., Topeka, KS 66614 or by e-mail at hrapplications@ktka.tv.Web Editor
Posted: February 2, 2009
KTKA 49 ABC Television 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! This editor/reporter will be responsible for the ongoing operation of KTKA.com, including the development of new content features, community interaction initiatives, and resources and information to provide a first rate solutions‐based news and information site. In addition to creating content suitable for all media, this individual will have a particular responsibility for providing regular, web‐exclusive updates and fostering a high level of community interaction. Some content should be repurposable for an evening news broadcast or for use in our other media outlets. While excelling at his/her own daily tasks, this individual should also act as a model and serve as a resource for other reporters in the newsroom for emphasizing online community building and community interaction. This journalist will also be expected to produce projects that will be appropriate to the company's regional efforts and would also be valuable during sweeps periods. This journalist is also expected to maintain fluency in content management system and also contribute ideas that could eventually be monetized by the advertising department. Successful candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related area; strong news judgment; experience editing news for the web; strong work ethic; solid writing and copy editing skills; ability to work in a fast‐paced team environment; experience with database content management systems; and experience with HTML/CSS coding. KTKA 49 ABC offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, Section 125 Flexible Spending plan, paid time off, as well as paid holidays. Background check, preemployment drug screen and physical required. To apply submit a cover letter, resume and samples of your work to hrapplications@ljworld.com. EOE
