NEWS Employment Opportunities: Chico/Redding/Eureka, CA






                              WEEKEND ANCHOR/WEEKDAY REPORTER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                  KRCR-TV in Northern California has an immediate opening for a strong, high-energy journalist
                                                  who knows how to create memorable newscasts.  We are looking for someone to join our 
                                                  team as the producer and anchor of our weekend newscasts and report as a one-man-band
                                                  during the week.  The ideal candidate will be a smart individual with a passion for local 
                                                  television news, strong writing skills, solid editorial judgment and the ability to communicate
                                                  clearly, both in the newsroom and out in the field.  Our news team also plays an important role
                                                  in newsgathering for both KRCR News Channel 7 and KRCRTV.com.

                                                  Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right individual.  Qualified candidates will 
                                                  have a journalism or broadcasting-related college degree or work-experience equivalent.  
                                                  Preference will be given to candidates with professional newsroom experience.  

                                                  We are a hard-working, passionate group of young journalists who believe in the power and 
                                                  integrity of television news.  We are looking for the same kind of person to work hard and play
                                                  hard in gorgeous Northern California.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  No phone calls please.
                                                  Send resume and copy of recent newscast (if you have one) to:

                                                                                                         Cara Doyle
                                                                                                         Assistant News Director
                                                                                                         KRCR-TV
                                                                                                         755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                         Redding, CA 96001

                                  

                              GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                  KRCR-TV in Northern California has an immediate and rare opening for a strong, high-energy
                                                  General Assignment Reporter to help us maintain our status as the local news leader.  The
                                                  right candidate will be passionate about journalism, curious about the world around them, 
                                                  hard-working, detail-oriented and, of course, know how to have fun.  Our reporters not only play
                                                  an important role in newsgathering for KRCR News Channel 7, but for KRCRTV.com as well.

                                                  This is a one-person-band position with fill-in anchor potential.  We would love someone with
                                                  experience, but are willing to give the right entry-level person a shot.  Qualified candidates will
                                                  have a journalism or broadcasting-related college degree or work-experience equivalent.  
                                                  Preference will be given to candidates with professional newsroom experience.

                                                  We are a wonderful, passionate group of people who believe in the power and integrity of 
                                                  television news.  We are looking for the same kind of person to work hard and play hard in
                                                  gorgeous Northern California.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  No phone calls, please.  Send 
                                                  resume, cover letter and DVD or online reel to:

                                                                                                         Cara Doyle
                                                                                                         Assistant News Director
                                                                                                         KRCR-TV
                                                                                                         755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                         Redding, CA 96001

                                                                                                         cdoyle@krcrtv.com



                              ASSIGNMENT EDITOR:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                  KRCR-TV, the news leader in Northern California, has a rare opening for a strong, high-energy
                                                  Assignment Editor.  The right candidate for our team will be highly organized, curious about 
                                                  the world around them and be willing to not only ask questions, but to question answers.  We
                                                  are looking for a smart individual with a passion for local television news to coordinate the
                                                  gathering and generation of story ideas and maintain extensive working files of possible
                                                  stories, background information and news sources.  This person will also be responsible for 
                                                  dispatching news crews, taking telephone story tips, listening to local police and fire scanners,
                                                  reading news wires and emails, talking to members of the community who come into the
                                                  station with story ideas and have knowledge of local communities, issues and newsmakers.

                                                  Our Assignment Editor also plays an important role in gathering news for KRCRTV.com.  We
                                                  are a tight-knit group who works hard and plays hard in beautiful Northern California.  Qualified
                                                  candidates will have a journalism or broadcasting-related college degree.  Preference will be
                                                  given to candidates with professional newsroom experience, although we will train the right 
                                                  entry-level person.  KRCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

                                                  Please send resume and references to:

                                                                                                         Jennifer Scarborough
                                                                                                         News Director
                                                                                                         KRCR-TV
                                                                                                         755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                         Redding, CA 96001



                              PRODUCER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                  KRCR-TV in Northern California has an immediate opening for a strong, high-energy producer 
                                                  who knows how to create memorable newscasts.  We are looking for a smart individual with a
                                                  passion for local television news, strong writing skills, solid editorial judgment and the ability 
                                                  to communicate clearly with crews in the newsroom and the field.  Our producers also play an
                                                  important role in newsgathering for both KRCR News Channel 7 and KRCRTV.com.

                                                  This is an entry level position for the right person hoping to get on the newscast producer/
                                                  newsroom leader track.  Qualified candidates will have a journalism or broadcasting-related
                                                  college degree or work-experience equivalent.  Preference will be given to candidates with
                                                  professional newsroom experience.

                                                  We are a wonderful, passionate group of peole who believe in television news.  We are looking
                                                  for the same kind of person to work hard and playhard in gorgeous Northern California.  Equal
                                                  Opportunity Employer.  NO PHONE CALLS.  Please send a resume and copy of recent 
                                                  newscast (if you have one) to:

                                                                                                         Jennifer Scarborough
                                                                                                         News Director
                                                                                                         KRCR-TV
                                                                                                         755 Auditorium Drvie
                                                                                                         Redding, CA 96001

                               

                              WEBSITE MANAGER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                  KRCR-TV, Redding, California, is looking for a Website Manager to manage and create web-
                                                  based content for KRCRTV.com and KAEFTV.com and to facilitate coordination and coopera-
                                                  tion between the News, Sales and Promotion Departments.  The Website Manager reports
                                                  directly to the News Director, but also works closely with other Department Heads.  Duties
                                                  include:  managing and creating news stories as compelling web material; working with 
                                                  news managers and producers to create a cohesive working atmosphere and managing
                                                  the delivery and producing of interactive content; helping to develop pages for continuing news
                                                  coverage or content for News, Sales and Creative Services.  The successful applicant will
                                                  have a Bachelor's degree plus 2-3 years of web production experience (preferred), advanced
                                                  computer skills, knowledge of Internet technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, Flash and 
                                                  CSS; accomplished writing and editing skills; excellent communication skills and the ability
                                                  to work under pressure as a team-member and in a deadline-oriented environment.  

                                                  We are a hard-working group of people passionate about what we do.  We're looking for 
                                                  someone like-minded to help us take our product to the next level.  We are an Equal
                                                  Opportunity Employer.  Please send resume and references to:

                                                                                                        Jennifer Scarborough
                                                                                                        News Director
                                                                                                        KRCR-TV
                                                                                                        755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                        Redding, CA 96001

    
                             
                              WEEKEND WEATHER REPORTER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                  KRCR-TV is seeking someone to handle our weekend forecasting and to report three days
                                                  a week as a one-person band.  We would prefer a meteorologist, but it isn't mandatory. 
                                                  What is important is a true appreciation for weather and for great storytelling.  You will also
                                                  be the primary fill-in for both our morning meteorologist and chief meteorologist.  We are a
                                                  tight-knit group of people who work hard and play hard in beautiful Northern California. Equal 
                                                  Opportunity Employer.  Please send your paper and video resume (DVD Preferred) to:  

                                                                                                        Jennifer Scarborough
                                                                                                        News Director
                                                                                                        KRCR-TV
                                                                                                        755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                        Redding, CA 96003



                              NEWS REPORTER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                      
KRCR-TV has a rare Reporter opening and is looking for the right person to help us 
                                                   maintain our status as the local news leader.   The right candidate will be passionate
                                                   about journalism, curious about the world around them, detail-oriented, hard-working and 
                                                   know how to have fun.  This is a one-person band position with fill-in anchor potential.
                                                   We are a tight-kinit group that works hard and plays hard in gorgeous Northern California.  
                                                   We would prefer someone with experience, but are willing to give the right entry-level person
                                                   an opportunity.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please send paper and video resume to:
   

                                                                                                       Jennifer Scarborough                                                         
                                                                                                       News Director
                                                                                                       KRCR-TV
                                                                                                       755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                       Redding, CA 96003



                              MORNING PRODUCER:  KRCR-TV, Redding, CA


                                                   KRCR-TV is seeking a journalist to take the producing reins of our top-rated 90-minute
                                                   morning show.  The right person will be passionate about journalism, curious about the
                                                   world around them, detail-oriented, a hard worker and , also, know how to have fun.  KRCR
                                                   expects more than just re-packaging news from last night -- they want their viewers to be
                                                   ready for the day ahead.  KRCR is a tight-knit group that works hard and plays hard in
                                                   gorgeous Northern California.  An experienced person would be ideal, but KRCR is very
                                                   willing to train the right entry-level candidate.  Good writing skills are necessary and
                                                   knowledge of Final Cut Pro is a plus.  Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please send your
                                                   resume and any tape (DVD preferred) to:

                                                                                                       Jennifer Scarborough
                                                                                                       News Director
                                                                                                       KRCR-TV
                                                                                                       755 Auditorium Drive
                                                                                                       Redding, CA 96003



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