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Triad Production Group is looking for an enthusiastic manager to help lead a talented team in creating amazing videos for our clients.  You will lead and manage all aspects of clients video production along with a talented video, photo, special-effects and animation team. The right candidate must be able to multitask – manage multiple productions, write and edit scripts, direct and oversee the production, make sales calls and everything in between. The manager must be comfortable working with varying businesses – from healthcare to manufacturing to small local businesses – while being a face of the production team to our business partners.

This position is based in Youngstown and may require occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Produce, schedule and execute all department shoots, both in house and externally, based on project needs, ensuring all preproduction, on-set and post-production needs are anticipated and met.

• Manage multiple productions from concept through completion; creating the overall vision for the production.

• Interface with business partners and work closely with them to ensure needs are met and offer creative solutions for projects.

• Lead and work with production team.

• Manage the day-to-day production needs and overall production vision for all projects.

• Writing narrative, editing and storyboarding for projects.

• Manage and oversee shoot production calendar, schedules, meetings, etc.

• Meeting with clients, writing estimates for projects and forward to billing once completed.

• Negotiate talent contracts.

• Manage all production budgets, purchasing of clip art, video clips and music licensing.

• Manage social media accounts.

• Good at managing relationships your team, within organization and with clients. 

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience and experience in production company or equivalent role.

• Experience with modern digital and video production, equipment and processes, including experience with delivery platforms.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience leading a team and sales is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Time management, flexibility, problem-solving and organizational skills.

• A positive, easy-going and collaborative demeanor. 

• Self-motivated, resourceful and detail-oriented.

• Ambitious, with a genuine passion for producing amazing content.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Triad Production Group, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please send resumes to:

Robert McFerren- Director

WFMJ/Triad Production Group

PO Box 689, Youngstown, OH 44501-0608

[email protected]

Meteorologist---We are looking for a meteorologist at WFMJ-TV, the NBC affiliate in Youngstown, Ohio. This is a full-time position at a family-owned station! Being locally owned (one of the very few!) has plenty of perks, including very fair compensation and excellent benefits. The cost of living in our area is quite low compared to many places and Youngstown has a lot to offer...including one of the largest and best metropolitan parks in the country. We are also just an hour from Pittsburgh and Cleveland. We have WSI Max (recent upgrade to 8.0) with all the bells and whistles including Studio, Storm and Engage, along with the brand-new “Maximum Earth” feature that really makes our graphics pop. We also have a network of live cameras that are a great tool in our tool belt. Our department is aggressive on social media and our mobile app. Our weather products and graphics are clean, interesting and very much look like a top 20 market. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates and those in small to medium-small markets looking to take a big leap forward.  If interested, send me an email or Facebook message!

Eric Wilhelm, Chief Meteorologist, WFMJ-TV [email protected]

Assistant Chief Engineer--WFMJ Television, Inc., a broadcast television station located in Youngstown, Ohio with NBC & CW affiliation, is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to assist the Chief Engineer, as directed. WFMJ Television, Inc. offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid vacation, and sick time.

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electronic and associated equipment at the station and transmitter site.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and advise in the planning of future equipment installations, technical requirements, budgetary recommendations, and facility infrastructure changes

• Schedule daily assignments of employees in the Engineering Department; must be able to plan, manage, train, and coordinate technician’s activities. Should monitor and direct contractor work and secure necessary permits and insurance certificates.

• Provide engineering support and direction for live remotes and press conferences as necessary

• Assist with scheduling preventative maintenance of existing equipment, including towers, transmitters, microwave, satellite, earth station equipment, and tenant installations.

• Review and approve maintenance logs and documentation for proper operation of equipment in accordance with Good Engineering Practices

• Assist in managing the building infrastructure. Oversight and maintenance of all station physical assets, including buildings, grounds, vehicles, and machines.

• Ability to handle F.C.C. filings; including DIRS, ETRS, and LMS

• Aid with managing all engineering aspects of the technical facility, including studio support, editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live/taped programs.

• Have expert knowledge regarding equipment & technology, and systems outside of broadcasting and be able to step in and assist in emergencies (i.e., primary power, public utility, communications)

• Ability to draft/CAD engineering designs and workflow.

• Write and update documentation for user support guides and system infrastructure.

• Maintain a comprehensive diagram of plant wiring, signal flow, and specifications

• Proper application and compliance with electrical and building codes (national & state).

• Understanding and application of labor law and human resource rules; including OSHA, NATE, and civil engineering regulations

Education & Experience

• Three or more years- television only- engineering experience. Three-plus years of experience in the management of an engineering team.

• Previous leadership and management experience. Solid team-building ability

• Hands-on experience in the studio, Bonded Cellular, and ENG broadcast operations

• FCC General Class License, Amateur General, or equivalent specialist certifications, Society of Broadcast Engineering A+, ACMT, CTO, CBT, CBTE, or CBNE preferred, but not required. Naval PQS/NEC code or equivalent.

• Engineering degree or related experience is preferred.

Travel may occasionally be required, including transportation of assets, personnel, and contractors. WFMJ Television, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Please send your resume to Cynthia Flis, Human Resources Manager, at [email protected].

Information Systems Specialist--WFMJ Television, Inc. is seeking technical candidates to fill a full-time position within our Information Systems department.  The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL/relational databases, computer hardware, RAID, and network topology. A passion for learning and applying knowledge while providing top-notch support to users is required. An understanding of video formats/encoding and a programming language such as Python and HTML/CSS is a definite plus.

WFMJ offers a very generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. EOE

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to: