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Jobs at the KFMB Stations

KFMB-TV News 8 JOB OPENINGS
KFMB-TV NEWS 8 CREATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
KFMB TV, CBS 8, San Diego's leading local news station, is searching for a Creative Services Director to lead our Creative Services and Community Relations Departments and to create, enhance and implement KFMB's overall branding and promotional efforts. We are seeking a creative, forward thinking and strategic individual with a successful track record of promotional excellence. Experience in local News branding, social media engagement, and the ability to negotiate and place effective outside media is critical to this position. Candidates must also have experience working with Final Cut Pro and a solid working knowledge of Graphics/Art and Community Relations departments. Candidates must be comfortable using multiple media platforms for Station promotion; be able to effectively interface with all Departments within the Station; be capable of creating and managingDepartmental budgets; and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. This position requires a minimum of 10 years of broadcast television promotions experience, 5 years as a Creative Services Director.
KFMB-TV NEWS 8 
REPORTER
KFMB TV-News 8, a CBS affiliate, is searching for a TV reporter to join our award-winning news team in San Diego, California. We are looking for a strong journalist who demonstrates exceptional storytelling and understands the importance of accuracy, balance and clarity. Strong live-shot skills and the ability to handle breaking news are essential.  Candidates must also understand the importance and intricacies of social media and incorporate those skills into their daily newsgathering and reporting. Minimum of three years commercial TV reporting experience required. Candidates must have a current valid driver's license and be able to provide proof of current automobile insurance.  
100.7 JACK-FM and 760 KFMB-AM JOB OPENINGS
KFMB-AM PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/BOARD OPERATOR
Talk Radio 760 KFMB has an immediate opening for a part-time production assistant/board operator to work approximately 30-35 hours/week, including weekends.  Candidate should have strong voice over skills. On-air experience is a BIG plus. Job duties include running a tight board, recording, editing, and mixing various projects before, during, and after assigned live broadcasts.  Position requires the ability to multi-task, basic production skills and a general understanding of broadcast consoles. Familiarity with PR&E consoles and digital audio storage systems such as Nexgen, Audiovault, and/or ENCO is a plus.   Dependability, teamwork, and creativity are also required.  Digital editing skills are required.  Candidates must also be capable of setting up and successfully executing a remote broadcast, either via ISDN or POTS using a classic Zephyr, Zephyr Xtreme or Comrex Vector.

KFMB-RADIO SALES (AM) ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
KFMB-AM 760 Radio - San Diego's Talk Station - is searching for an advertising Account Executive to consistently develop and generate new business. Position requires the consistent development of new business while meeting specific monthly revenue goals. Candidates must be able to analyze and interpret general business periodicals, craft proposals and business correspondence, effectively present information and interact with clients, follow up to ensure collection of payment from clients, and supervise all of the advertiser's promotional events that they sell. 1 to 2 years previous broadcast sales experience required. Previous experience selling News/Talk radio is preferred. Candidates must possess a current valid driver's license and be able to provide proof of current automobile insurance.

KFMB STATIONS JOB OPENINGS
KFMB STATIONS INTERNSHIPS*
KFMB-TV NEWS 8 INTERNSHIP
KFMB-TV News 8's internship program is intended to assist students who are interested in pursuing a career in the broadcasting industry.

Internships will provide students with an opportunity to learn about television broadcasting as well as hands-on experience in the newsroom. Selected candidates will work closely with producers and will assist with various functions such as researching story ideas, writing scripts, retrieving video and working in the control room to bring the news to our viewers.

We are looking for interns who are committed to a career in broadcasting and have already completed some prior journalism courses. Prior media-based internships and/or previous work experience in the broadcasting industry will also be taken into consideration when evaluating applicants. Juniors and seniors are preferred.
KFMB-RADIO PROMOTIONS INTERNSHIP
Internships are available in Radio Promotions to help students gain work experience in radio promotions, including general administrative duties and the coordination of promotional events. Candidates must be able to drive themselves to/from remote locations and be able to lift   30-40 lbs.  Internship hours are flexible but may involve weekends and holidays.
KFMB-AM INTERNSHIP
Internship is geared towards a better understanding of radio programming, including show preparation, production, call screening, and technical assistance during live broadcasts. Candidates must be available 10-15 hours/week. Previous experience in public or commercial radio is helpful.
KFMB INTERACTIVE INTERNSHIP
KFMB Interactive's internship program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in online journalism and learning how a news website is created, updated and sold on a daily basis.
 
Selected interns will learn how to update and edit stories for cbs8.com, as well edit and post video using a content management system. Candidates will assist the content manager and editors with daily news updates, as well as complete an individual project that will be determined during the course of the internship.
 
Internship candidates must have an interest in online journalism and have completed some journalism classes. Juniors and seniors are preferred. Knowledge of content management systems and web writing experience a plus. Prior online or media based experience and/or internships will be taken into consideration when evaluating applicants. Candidates must be available 10-15 hours/week.
*Internships are unpaid and therefore interns must be enrolled in a college or university internship program that provides school credit in exchange for no pay. Candidates must be able to provide proof of credit prior to starting their assignment. If selected, candidates will be required to complete an "Intern Eligibility Form" and "Waiver of Liability Form" for KFMB Stations

NOTE: Applicants should specify if requesting a AM, FM, TV, or interactive internship.
How to apply:

Please send resume (and link to reel, if applicable) via e-mail to jobs@kfmb.com

If no email access, resume and supporting material (e.g. tape/reel/DVD) can be mailed to:
KFMB Stations/Attn: Human Resources
7677 Engineer Road
San Diego, CA 92111

KFMB STATIONS does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications.

The KFMB Stations are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Stations prohibit unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. The Stations prohibit discrimination in all employment practices and personnel actions on any basis prescribed by law, including discriminatory employment practices specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission.

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