Producer/Anchor, City of Irving, TX
Irving Community Television Network seeks an experienced Anchor/Producer to Host and Manage the city’s News and Information reporting.
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Duties include handling a variety of professional responsibilities involved in producing television programming for Irving Community Television Network (ICTN) and videos for various city departments to be distributed to internal / external customers. This includes writing, producing, and overseeing production and planning of scheduled programs and specials; on camera anchoring, reporting, and moderating; and overseeing special projects as assigned. Duties also include helping freelance reporters and with intern training programs; evaluating the performance of interns and freelance talent; and assisting with budget preparation and administration.
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Position requires knowledge of government, economic and public safety activities in the City of Irving or a comparable organization; great host presence in studio, live on location, and as a representative of the City of Irving in the community; experience writing for long form projects as well as tight social media videos; ability to cover evening and weekend events and quickly script stories, plus planning for in-depth series and programs; relationship building with city leaders, departments, employees, non-profit organizations and the public, and the ability to lead as well as participate as a team member, working with the entire City of Irving Communications Department on city initiatives and requests.
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A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; three years of increasingly responsible experience in communications; and television and video writing skills required.
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Must have knowledge of television production and possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
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Hours vary and will include evenings and weekends.
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A résumé must be submitted with application.
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PAY GRADE GG22 / FULL PAY RANGE: $5,634 - $7,939 PER MONTH
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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles.
CULTURE: The Communications Department collects and distributes timely information to a variety of interested parties across a number of platforms. The department serves external stakeholders, including residents, media, other governmental bodies, businesses and interested opinion leaders. It also communicates to internal stakeholders, such as city employees, boards and commissions, the mayor and the City Council.
A variety of tools are employed to inform and educate audiences:
- Printed materials
- The city website
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)
- The television production department, Irving Community Television Network (ICTN)
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
EMPLOYER: City of Irving
ADDRESS: 825 W. Irving Blvd Irving, Texas, 75060
PHONE: 972-721-2696
WEBSITE: https://www.irvingtx.gov/