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James E. Rogers Department of Mass Communication
Idaho State University
921 S. 8th Avenue
Stop 8242
Pocatello, ID 83209
Phone: (208) 282-3295
Email: medeelai@isu.edu

Department of Mass Communication

Mass Comm News & Events

KPVI - Channel 6 P/T Production Assistant

Shift: Thurs and Friday evenings. Sat. and Sun. afternoon and evenings.

Typical Duties:
Cueing and playback of videotaping during both live and taped productions;
Operate teleprompter, character generator, audio booth and studio cameras; and
Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned.

Requirements:
Must be able to work well within a team;
Be highly detailed and require little supervision;
Ability to take direction and criticisms;
Typing skills necessary;
Ability to read, write, and work as a team member;
Experience operating camera and teleprompter desirable, but not necessary;
Capable of carrying at least 20 pounds; and
Possess excellent communication and people skills.

Job Available: Immediately

Contact: Toby Heinze
P/T Production Assistant Search
Oregon Trail Broadcasting Company
1500 Foremaster Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89101
hr@kpvi.com
702-657-3233 (fax)
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

OREGON TRAIL BROADCASTING COMPANY
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This employer does not discriminate on the basis of
sex, age, race, color, religion, disability,
national origin, marital or veteran's status.

Mass Comm Students Win Lottery Contest

Congratulations to ISU Mass Communication students who have been recognized by the Idaho State Lottery Commission for their designs in the statewide lottery scratch ticket design contest.

State 3rd place winner – Kathleen “Kitty” Weber

University winner - Katie Barrett

Honorable Mention – Grishna Shah

Take a moment to congratulate these students as you see them in class or in the halls.

For a story from local media, visit http://www.localnews8.com/global/story.asp?s=8224339

Mass Comm Students Receive Scholarship Awards

The following students have been selected by the Department of Mass Communication to receive the Sunbelt Scholarship for the fall 2008 semester:

1st Place - Stuart Summers

2nd Place - Caitlyn Lancaster

3rd Place - Rachel Williamsen

Other Scholarship Recipients for Mass Communication Department Scholarships include:

JUANITA RODRIGUEZ SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient - Lindsay Wood

JANET BILLMEYER-HANSON SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient - Tyler Gibbons

STEVE AND DONNA GUERBER SCHOLARSHIP
Recipient - Anne Marie Bary

Thank you to each of you who participated in the Sunbelt Scholarship Essay competition and congratulations to all the scholarship recipients.

Local-News Host Job Announcement

Local-News Host Job Announcement for
KISU-FM Public Radio

KISU-FM is currently accepting application for the position of morning host. The primary duty of the morning host is to prepare and deliver short local news pieces at various times through-out each weekday morning. These local news clips are embedded in the nationally syndicated program Morning Edition from National Public Radio (NPR.) Candidates for the position should ideally have experience writing under conditions of a strict dead-line. Successful hosts have had experience in the field of news-writing in particular. In addition, the host should have the ability to read clearly aloud. The position is open immediately.

The Morning Edition host works from 5am until 10am Monday through Friday.

The rate of pay is negotiable and based partly on experience, but will be at least 7.00/hour.

Applications can be obtained at KISU-FM in the Pond Student Union Building on the Pocatello ISU campus. Please direct any questions about the position to Jerry or Jamon at 282-3691, or by email to milljerr@isu.edu or kisu91@gmial.com.

TV EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

KPVI NewsChannel 6 in Pocatello has the following openings

Reporter
Date Posted: 03/14/08

Account Executive
Date Posted: 3/5/08

Producer
Date Posted: 2/25/08

Photographer
Date Posted: 2/7/08

News Anchor / Reporter
Date Posted: 7/05/07
Updated: 2/07/08

For more information, visit http://www.kpvi.com/Global/category.asp?C=96602&nav=menu546_5_4_2
or Contact

Brenda Baumgartner
News Director/Anchor
208 232-6666
BBAUMGARTNER@KPVI.com


KIFI-TV LocalNews 8 in Idaho Falls has the following open positions:

News Video Editor/Photographer
KIFI Local News 8 is looking for a part-time Video Editor/Photographer.

News Producer
KIFI Local News 8, the #1 news leader in eastern Idaho and western Idaho, is looking for a News Producer. Job Description: Responsible for the details required to produce a top quality, compelling television.

Reporter/Photographer
KIFI Local News 8 is looking for an energetic general assignment reporter/photographer who can tell a good story.

Send your resume and cover letter with a brief statement of your news philosophy to:
Curtis Jackson
News Director, KIFI Local News 8
1915 N. Yellowstone Highway
Idaho Falls, ID 83401


About KIFI:

KIFI, Local News 8, is a News-Press & Gazette Co. property, a fourth-generation family-run business based in St. Joseph, Missouri. In addition to eastern Idaho, NPG owns television stations in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Grand Junction, Colorado; El Paso, Texas; Bend, Oregon; Palm Springs, Calif.; and Yuma, Ariz, along with two radio stations in the Palm Springs market and one in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company also publishes a number of daily and weekly newspapers in Missouri and Kansas and operates local cable television systems in Missouri, Arizona and California.

KIFI, Local News 8 is an EOE, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen test and a background check.

KIFI Local News 8 is rated as the #1 news organization in the market and is committed to providing the best news content for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.

You will work with some of the highest digital technology in the market, including Sony DVCAM cameras, AVID editors, ENPS and two live trucks.

Eastern Idaho is an outdoor paradise with Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks just a couple of hours away from our main studios.

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