Employment Opportunities
Organizations interested in receiving notification of job openings should notify Sherby
Wilks, Director of Human Resources, at sherby.wilks@whro.org or call 757.889.9290.
Editor/Videographer – This position is responsible for editing a wide range of projects, from long-form documentaries, to 30 minute educational programs, to 3 minute news-type packages, to 30 second promotional spots.
Requirements: Background in television production equivalent to 2 years of college and 2-3 years of related experience. All considered candidates must have experience editing in Final Cut Studio; including Final Cut Pro, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro. Qualified candidate can effectively negotiate a fully digital production environment including routing systems. Ability to work well with people a must. Ideal candidate will also have experience with CS3 or CS4; including After Effects and Photoshop, as well as Live Type.
Additional Desired Qualifications: Preferred candidate will have the added experience of shooting with broadcast cameras and have the ability to shoot-to-edit News Style/Public Affairs packages. Familiarity with P-2 media, X-SAN, and Newtek’s Lightwave 3D a plus.
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by e-mail to sherby.wilks@whro.org or by regular mail to WHRO, Attn: HR Director, 5200 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508. EOE
Online Media Specialist - WHRO seeks a full-time Online Media Specialist to work on WHRO Education Department Web design needs that include: video encoding and metadata integration into a video asset management system; podcast and RSS feed production, Web site development and integration. The Online Media Specialist will report to the Director of Online Media.
Minimum qualifications required: Associate degree in new media, information technology, or related field or a combination of high school diploma with minimum 4+ years of web design experience and new media technologies.
Our ideal candidate must have: solid knowledge of web design; (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, understanding of Web 2.0 standards and best practices; strong graphic design skills with extensive experience using Adobe Photoshop, Contribute and Dreamweaver; knowledge of online streaming technologies and encoding standards including Flash streaming video, MP3, MP4, H.264, AAC, Windows Media and QuickTime; experience developing blogs, RSS feeds for podcasting, video streaming, social networking tools, understanding of new and emerging technologies; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong commitment to deadlines and teamwork.
Minimum of five active URLs of the applicant’s Web projects will be required for review.
Qualifications preferred: experience programming in ASP.NET, proficiency in Flash design and Action Script 3.0.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements via e-mail to sherby.wilks@whro.org or fax 757.489.0007 or mail to:
WHRO
Attn: Sherby Wilks, Director of Human Resources
5200 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23508
WHRO is an equal opportunity employer.
TV Operations Technician & TV Production Personnel – WHRO is seeking operations & production personnel who are interested in being considered for our database of people available to work in a temporary part-time capacity. These positions will perform operational and production duties including but not limited to Master Control, switching, camera shading, videotape editing, camera operator, teleprompter, director and still store –CG operations. If you have experience in any of the above areas and are interested in being considered for our database of temporary part-time available help, please submit your resume by e-mail to Sherby.Wilks@whro.org or by fax 757.489.0007. If you prefer to mail, the mailing address is WHRO, Attn: Sherby Wilks, 5200 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23508 AA/EOE.
WHRO INTERNSHIP PROGRAM- WHRO offers an internship program to juniors and seniors enrolled in a college or similar curriculum to which the internship applies. The purpose is to allow qualified and interested students an opportunity to gain practical experience in a career setting. These experiences can allow students to combine their educational pursuits with day-to-day operations of the communications and broadcasting industry. While some internships can be used for college credit, it is not mandatory.
Individuals may apply in the same way they would apply for a job. An internship application, resume and cover letter are required. The appropriate department head to determine eligibility for the internship will then interview the individuals.
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2009 semester. Additional information and applications may be obtained by contacting Sherby Wilks, Director of Human Resources at sherby.wilks@whro.org.
To submit a resume or for additional information, please contact:
Sherby Wilks (Sherby.Wilks@whro.org)
Director of Human Resources
WHRO
5200 Hampton Boulevard
Norfolk, VA 23508
"WHRO IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"