KOBI-TV in Medford, OR, seeks a talented part-time AM News Editor / Assistant Director to support our Sunrise news team. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital videography and editing. Proficiency with a newsroom computer system, directing, and social media experience is a plus – but not required.

Job duties include:

· Editing videos for newscasts

· Operating newsroom cameras

· Directing newscasts

· Bringing in remote feeds from bureaus and other sources

· Completing other duties as assigned

Preferred (but not required) qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Digital videography and editing experience

· Experience operating video and sound equipment

· Hands-on news production and broadcast equipment operation.

Required qualifications:

· Experience working with Adobe Premier or equivalent editing software

· The ability to handle several assignments simultaneously under deadline pressure.

Our part-time benefits package includes a 401K retirement plan, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The FCC licenses KOBI-TV NBC5; therefore, we must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate must pass a 10-panel drug screen, including marijuana. A 3-year driving record check and a 7-year criminal background check are also pre-employment requirements. A valid driver’s license is also required.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.

KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2, owned by California Oregon Broadcasting, Inc., is the longest continuously independent broadcast group in the West and one of the two oldest in the country. The founder of our company, Bill Smullin, often said: “Most people work 50 weeks a year in order to spend two weeks’ vacation in the beauty of Northern California and Oregon – the area we are fortunate enough to live, work, and play in every day.”

It is the mission of COBi to provide an environment that encourages our staff to enthusiastically join with our viewers and clients in the fun of creativity, service, and work that serves all individuals with quality broadcast. COBi continually seeks individuals who embrace our culture and possess skills that complement our company.

If you meet the qualifications above, either click "apply now" through Indeed or send your Cover Letter and Resume to the physical address below. You will be sent an application to complete. You are not considered an “applicant” until an application is returned to us. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

KOBI-TV NBC5

Carrie DeCicco

Director of HR

125 South Fir Street

Medford, OR 97501

Hiring Process:

1. Submit a Resume

2. Submit an Employment Application (we will email it to you)

3. Complete an interview

4. Reference Checks

5. Conditional Offer Pending Background Check, DMV Record Check, and Drug Screen Results (Including marijuana)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.25 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person