News Reporter

JOB DESCRIPTION
The reporter produces tape segments that are shown on the live telecast. The reporter conducts research, schedules remote shoots, conducts interviews, writes stories, may shoot with a video camera and edits television reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-production:
1. Works with the news/programming team to generate ideas, develop story angles and schedule photographers.
2. Arranges and conducts interviews, writes stories and edits videotape.
3. Attends team meetings.
4. Works to keep up with current local and national events.

Production:
1. May work as a member of another team during the live production.

Post-production:
1. Works with the team leader to improve show elements.
2. Participates in weekly feedback sessions.
3. May also assist the marketing team with public appearances and media promotions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The reporter is required to follow the guidelines established by the executive directors for on-camera presentation. The reporter will not alter their appearance without first seeking approval from their team leader. Team leaders will not approve the following: visibly pierced facial parts with body rings; drastic changes in hair color; drastic changes in hair length, including hair extensions; and/or facial tattoos. Reporters will be expected to read copy and accurately pronounce words at a style and rate consistent with national broadcast standards. In addition, reporters cannot publicly endorse products, services or political campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to remain positive during challenging situations.
2. Ability to work in a team situation.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.

PREFERENCES
The following skills and related job experience are preferred in candidates, but are not required:
1. Some experience as a print, television or radio reporter.
2. Successful completion of courses that relate to this job description.
3. Experience in a leadership role.
4. Ability to project a professional presence on television.
5. Ability to write, shoot and edit videotape.
6. Experience with PC computers and software.

In addition, candidates must be available for approximately 12 hours a week, including two regularly scheduled weekly meetings depending on what type of reporting duties they have:

Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. The reporter is a one semester non-paid position.

Photographer/Videographer

JOB DESCRIPTION
Photographers are responsible for shooting and editing tape segments for members of the news and programming teams. Photographers work with the news director and executive director.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-production:
1. Works with the news team to generate ideas and develop story angles.
2. Works with reporters to schedule equipment, shoot and edit stories.
3. Edits video segments that are associated with the live show.

Production:
1. May work as a member of another team during the live production.

Post-production:
1. Works with the news director to improve show elements.
2. Participates in weekly feedback sessions.
3. May also assist the marketing team with the production of underwriter spots.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to remain positive during challenging situations.
2. Ability to work in a team situation.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.

PREFERENCES
The following skills and related job experience are preferred in candidates, but not required:
1. Some experience as a photographer or editor.
2. Successful completion of courses that relate to this job description.

Candidates for the photographer positions must have a valid driver’s license. In addition, candidates must be available for approximately 6 hours a week, including the following times:

Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M., Thursdays…6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
OR
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 P.M., Fridays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.

Hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. The photographer is a one semester non-paid position.

Assistant News Director

JOB DESCRIPTION
The assistant news director is a non-paid student leadership position. The assistant news director serves on the Studio One Executive Council, the Board of Directors and provides leadership to the news team.The assistant news director works with the news director to make decisions about stories, assignments and newscast content. The assistant news director may direct weekly news meetings, helps establish team goals, manages a budget and acts as a field reporter.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-production:
1. Works with the news director to run weekly staff meetings. This includes generating story ideas, giving assignments, determining story line-up and scheduling.
2. Works with the news director to prepare the weekly newscasts. This includes stacking the news segments and editing news copy.
3. Works as a reporter (see reporter job description).

Production:
1. Works with the news director to make appropriate changes during the live telecast.

Post-production:
1. Works with the news director to improve show elements.
2. Participates in weekly feedback sessions.

REQUIREMENTS
The following criteria will be used to evaluate candidates. Candidates must have six of the following:
1. Prefer at least one semester of experience with the Studio One news team.
2. Some experience as a print, television or radio reporter.
3. Successful completion of courses that relate to this job description.
4. Strong communication and organizational skills.
5. Experience in a leadership role.
6. Ability to project a professional presence on television.
7. Prefer ability to write, shoot and edit video tape.
8. Experience with IBM computers and software.
9. Ability to resolve conflict in a positive manner.
10. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team, when required.

In addition, candidates must be available for approximately 20 hours a week, including the following times:

Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Fridays 9:15 - 10:15 A.M.

Hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. The assistant news director is a non-paid position. Applicants who are available for both fall and spring semester are preferred, but consideration will be given to qualified candidates that are only available for one semester.

News Anchor

JOB DESCRIPTION
The news anchor works as a field reporter and presents the news during the live telecast.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-production:
1. Works with the news team to generate ideas, develop story angles and schedule photographers.
2. Edits news copy.
3. Works as a reporter (see reporter job description).
4. Works as part of the CNN news team to produce headline news segments for the live show.

Production:
1. Works with the news director to make appropriate changes during the live telecast.
2. Anchors the news segments and works with other cast members during ad-lib segments of the show.
3 May also assist the marketing team with public appearances and media promotions.

Post-production:
1. Works with the news director to improve show elements.
2. Participates in weekly feedback sessions.
3. May also assist the marketing team with public appearances and media promotions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The news anchor is required to follow the guidelines established by the executive directors for on-camera presentation. Anchors will not alter their appearance without first seeking approval from their team leader. Team leaders will not approve the following: visibly pierced facial parts with body rings; drastic changes in hair color; drastic changes in hair length, including hair extensions; and/or facial tattoos. The news anchor will be expected to read copy and accurately pronounce words at a style and rate consistent with national broadcast standards. In addition, the news anchor cannot publicly endorse products, services or political campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS
The following criteria will be used to evaluate candidates. Candidates must have six of the following:
1. Prefer at least one semester of experience with the Studio One news team.
2. Some experience as a print, television or radio reporter.
3. Successful completion of courses that relate to this job description.
4. Strong communication and organizational skills.
5. Experience in a leadership role.
6. Ability to project a professional presence on television.
7. Prefer ability to write, shoot and edit videotape.
8. Experience with computers and software.

In addition, candidates must be available for approximately 12 hours a week, including the following times:

Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.
Thursdays 1:00 - 7:30 P.M.

Hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. The news anchor is a non-paid position. Applicants who are available for both fall and spring semester are preferred, but consideration will be given to qualified candidates that are only available for one semester.