Continuity Specialist
Job Type
Full-time
Description

This person is the key liaison between Corporate Support and Multimedia Production, and responsible for managing production of client-driven deliverables in all media from concept to creation to air.

 

· Responsible for upholding elements are FCC compliant.  

· Write copy for all underwrites/sponsorships for TV, FM and digital platforms 

· Manage production deadlines 

· Get copy and spot approval internally and externally  

· Provide supporting visuals and copy with creative materials  

· Request shoots and post-production work 

· Oversee daily proofing of broadcast logs 

· Provide voice over for spots  

· Write and produce weekly TV promo rolldown, including primetime billboards and tune-in promos 

· Script out copy and creative elements for program promotional material  

· Using programming grid, create weekly Promo Tag spreadsheet for locally tagged PBS promos 

· Draft the weekly Program Points newsletter 

· Manage TV schedules in Nielsen’s database for ratings reporting 

· Other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


  • Job Knowledge: Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current 
  • Dependability: Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record 
  • Cooperation/Teamwork: Accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members, respectful 
  • Ethics/Diversity Commitment: Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Promotes a harassment-free environment while encouraging a diverse and welcoming workplace. 
  • Quality of Work: Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services 
  • Quantity of Work:  Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services 


  

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. 

  • Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting or a similar field along with professional experience writing scripts or similar documents. This can include internship experience. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the broadcast industry or professional experience writing scripts. 
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as rates, budgets, andpercentages.   
  • Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. 
  • Computer Skills:  To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. 
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Valid Driver's License 
  • Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
  • Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
Salary Description
$20-22/hr