KOBI-TV in Medford, OR, seeks a talented part-time AM News Editor / Assistant Director to support our Sunrise news team. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital videography and editing. Proficiency with a newsroom computer system, directing, and social media experience is a plus – but not required.

Job duties include:

• Editing videos for newscasts
• Operating newsroom cameras
• Directing newscasts
• Bringing in remote feeds from bureaus and other sources
• Completing other duties as assigned
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Preferred (but not required) qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Digital videography and editing experience
• Experience operating video and sound equipment
• Hands-on news production and broadcast equipment operation.
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Required qualifications:

• Experience working with Adobe Premiere or equivalent editing software
• The ability to handle several assignments simultaneously under deadline pressure.

Our part-time benefits package includes a 401K retirement plan, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The FCC licenses KOBI-TV NBC5; therefore, we must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate must pass a 10-panel drug screen, including marijuana. A 3-year driving record check and a 7-year criminal background check are also pre-employment requirements. A valid driver’s license is also required.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

If you meet the qualifications above, send your Cover Letter and Resume via one of the options below. You will be sent an application to complete. You are not considered an “applicant” until an application is returned to us. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Email to: hr@kobi5.com. Please include the following in your email message:

• The Job Title in the Subject Line
• Resume and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format only

2. Mail to the physical address below:

KOBI-TV NBC5

ATTN: Carrie DeCicco

125 S. Fir St.

Medford, OR 97501

Hiring Process:

1. Submit a Resume

2. Submit an Employment Application (we will email it to you)

3. Complete an interview

4. Reference Checks

5. Conditional Offer Pending Background Check, DMV Record Check, and Drug Screen Results (Including marijuana)