WLIW is seeking an experienced Director/Producer to take a leadership role at one of the most prolific public television stations in America.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in directing a wide variety of studio based programming including talk show, panel, magazine and live multi-camera formats with audience.

In addition, the successful candidate must have the ability to manage and motivate an experienced production crew.

This position also requires experience as a producer. The Director/Producer will be responsible for producing one local program per week, including researching, planning, producing, directing and posting that program as required to meet deadlines.

The Director/Producer will work closely with the production department and clients in all aspects of production including studio and field. Responsibilities include:

• directing multi-camera studio productions including, but not limited to, five weekly half-hours, assorted ninety-minute panel discussions with live audience, live and pre-taped pledge breaks for the membership department
• assisting in scheduling production crew for shoots
• providing technical expertise during production
• managing the completion of the program to meet the station's expectations through the entire pre and post production aspects of the program

• the ability to work well under pressure
• strong initiative
• ability to plan and prioritize projects
• maturity
• positive attitude
• leadership skills
• the ability to work well in a team environment
• Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications or business related field and/or 5-7 years production experience

To apply: mail, fax or e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
Manager, Employee Recruitment & Communications
WLIW21
450 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001-2605
Fax: (212) 560-1350
E-mail: wliwjobs@wliw.org
When applying via e-mail, please include the position title in the subject line of your message. No phone calls, please.

internships

POSITION: Communications and Station Relations Intern
DEPARTMENT: Communications
LOCATION: New York, NY

The Communications and Station Relations department is responsible for the promotion of WLIW productions and presentations to local and national media and station staff at the 355 PBS member stations. Our department goals are to secure earned media placements to promote viewer tune-in to WLIW21 and other PBS stations airing our productions, and to encourage PBS stations to schedule our productions and use them in their outreach.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The intern's duties would include writing press releases and program highlights, setting up and maintaining media lists in Excel, follow-up phone calls with media, community organizations and PBS station staff, maintaining press clip files, assist on general publicity mailings and email campaigns for local and national programming, internet research for grassroots outreach outlets and program materials, website content updates, assist with writing and proofreading WLIW21 Members Guide. Some of these duties would be on-going weekly tasks, some would be project based.

QUALIFICATIONS: The student will ultimately report to the Director of Communications & Stations Relations but will complete tasks assigned by the Communications Associate and Station Relations Coordinator related to specific projects. The intern will be expected to meet deadlines, look over their work before handing in an assignment, retain a professional attitude and ask questions if an assignment is not clearly understood. Specific results will vary according to assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing. The intern will get hands-on experience in a small department, and will probably get to do more than they would in many other office settings learning their craft.

Applicants should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, be detailed-oriented. They must be proficient with Excel, Word and basic Microsoft Office applications, comfortable on the phone and researching on the internet. Preferred candidates are students majoring in Communication, Public Relations or Marketing.

Applicants must be able to commit to 10 to 20 hours per week.

CONTACT: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Internship Program Coordinator
WLIW New York
450 West 33rd Street
New York, NY 10001
Email: internships@wliw.org
Fax: 212-560-6865

POSITION: Graphic Artist Intern
DEPARTMENT: Graphics
LOCATION: New York, NY
HOURS: Full-time preferred but flexible

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Logo design for productions or on-air promos
• Designing flyers and mailing pieces (1 to 4/color)
• Designing posters
• Html coding and web design
• Designing event invitations
• Creating newspaper ads (b/w and 4/color)
• Backup and managing files
• Scanning product and publicity photos
• Layout of members monthly tv guide
• some paste-up of posters, etc. for conferences

QUALIFICATIONS:
Graphic Design Major, preferably in junior or senior year

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

• Working under deadline
• Setup of files for printer (separations, CMYK vs. Pantone)
• Shortcuts of applications (style sheets, etc.)
• Working with real clients
• Print graphics vs. on-air graphics
• Paper stocks and pricing of jobs

Send Resume and samples to:
Kelly Brower
Creative Director
WLIW21
450 West 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
f: 212.560.4972
e: browerk@wliw.org

POSITION: Production Assistant/Tape Librarian Intern
DEPARTMENT: Production
LOCATION: Plainview, Long Island
HOURS: 2 days/9 to 5, academic credit available, unpaid internship

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review tapes, create log, label, file
• Maintain data entry for tape library
• Transcribe audio tapes
• Internet and telephone research
• Assist on location shoots
• Assist producer & guests during studio taping

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with video equipment
• Good communication/public relations skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft programs
• Strong typing & spelling skills for transcription
• Course work in video/film production
• Interest in public affairs programming

Send resume to:
Margaret Bilardello
Volunteer/Intern Coordinator
WLIW21
516.367.2100, ext. 8450
BilardelloM@wliw.org

WLIW21 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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