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Job Posting: News Director (pt)
Easton Community Access Television (ECAT) has just posted a job for a part time News Director.
Easton Community Access Television (ECAT) has just posted a job for a part time News Director. While ECAT is an equal opportunity employer we believe this job is well suited for someone who knows and loves this community. Please share within your social circles so that we may find the best candidate for this exciting opportunity.
Thank you,
Jason Daniels, Executive Director
link: http://www.eastoncat.org/jobs
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News Director
Job Description
Overview: Easton Community Access Television is seeking a News Director for an exciting part time
position. The News Director will serve as the catalyst for collecting, organizing and producing local news
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programming for the community of Easton. Working alongside ECAT staff and volunteers News Director will
be responsible for overseeing timely dissemination of TV and web based local news content. This is a part time
position with a flexible schedule (15 hrs. / wk)
Primary Job Responsibilities
● Serve as the Producer of weekly news segments on Easton Community Access Television
● Collect, Filter and publish news content on ECAT’s website and community bulletin board
● Maintain and cultivate a list of news contacts and local organizations, institutions and events that ECAT
can cover and report on
● Coordinate and develop new stories, conduct interviews, and cover local issues.
● Aggregate news and event information from all other local news outlets (blogs, newspaper, email lists)
● Work productively with volunteer and/or intern news producers
Job Requirements
● Bachelors, Associates Degree or 2 years related experience in Journalism / Communications
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Well organized, self motivated
● Computer and web based proficiency (ex. Google Docs; writing a blog post)
● Ability to work independently and in a team setting
● Willingness to have image and voice on TV as needed
● Willingness to learn new programs
● Passion and commitment to the community of Easton
ECAT is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants that meet the job requirements are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $15/hour
Terms: 15 hrs. per week
Expected starting date: September 15, 2014
Please send your resume and cover letter to jason.daniels@eastoncat.org
Closing Date: September 5, 2014
Website: www.eastoncat.org