WBRZ - Baton Rouge

WBRZ-TV does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission.

WBRZ is committed to a broad applicant recruiting outreach program. In our continuing efforts to represent our diverse community, we encourage qualified community organizations to be included in our job opportunity notification list. Informing you and your organization of our employment opportunities is an affirmative action on our part to actively seek qualified minorities and women for our staff vacancies. If your organization is interested in being notified about our job vacancies, we would like to hear from you. Through your assistance to refer individuals to us, we want to insure that our employment opportunities are made known to members of minority groups and to women. Send your request to Jamie Politz, Director of HR, P.O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or email to jamie@wbrz.com.

WBRZ-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free work place.

2010 EEO Public File Report / Recruitment Sources

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the vacancies below, please send resume and/or non-returnable tape to Jamie Politz, Director of Human Resources, WBRZ-TV, P. O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, or fax to 225-336-2246, or e-mail to jamie@wbrz.com.

Current openings

Commercial Production Producer/Director/Videographer
Candidate will be expected to work with station departments, outside agencies and direct clients. Responsibilities will include but not limited to producing and directing a variety of projects both broadcast and non-broadcast, from concept to completion. Candidate should have competent knowledge of BetaSP/DigiBeta/DVCPro format cameras. Location and studio production knowledge is also important. Producer/Director should have 3-5 years of knowledge in pre-production, location/studio and post production areas.  Knowledge of location lighting and location sound is necessary, along with the ability to work as a single source or team member.
Send resume to Jamie Politz, WBRZ-TV, P. O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, or fax 225-336-2246, or e-mail jamie@wbrz.com. Drug-free and smoke-free facility. EOE

Television Sales Account Executive
Locally owned TV station is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter who thrives in a competitive environment.  Applicant is expected to establish and maintain a positive working relationship with assigned station accounts, develop new business, assist in the creative process, and meet all revenue and new business goals for multiple entities. Ad sales experience is preferred, including knowledge of Nielsen ratings, research and Windows-based software.  College degree preferred.  Good company benefits.  Please submit cover letter and resume to Jamie Politz, WBRZ-TV,  P. O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, or fax to 225-336-2217, or email to jamie@wbrz.com. Drug free Facility. EOE

Content Editor
WBRZ-TV, the ABC affiliate in Baton Rouge, is looking for a content editor.   The content editor will research, gather and develop original news items for broadcast and web/mobile applications.   You will also schedule, assign and coordinate story ideas.    Must have good research skills and be a proficient writer.   This is a newsroom leadership position that requires excellent interpersonal skills and a “can-do” attitude.   Prefer at least 5 years experience as an assignment manager or news manager.

Television News Producer
WBRZ-TV has an opportunity for someone to develop their newscast with a team of journalists. Will produce content for our on-air, online and mobile formats. Must be a strong writer who meets deadlines and makes decisions. Need a ‘can-do' attitude in a high-energy environment that stresses relevant, timely information delivery. Multimedia experience a plus. At least two years professional experience preferred. Send resume and DVD or link to Jamie Politz, Director of Human Resources or Chuck Bark, Director of News, WBRZ-TV, P. O. Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2906, or fax to 225-336-2246, or e-mail jamie@wbrz.com.

Part-time Television Operations
Will operate teleprompter and work camera during live newscasts. Flexible work schedule. Willing to train.

WBRZ Internships
WBRZ now has ongoing internships in the following departments: news, marketing, information systems, production, graphics, sales, sports, and weather. Intern will experience first hand, daily operations of department and will perform various duties as assigned. Must be enrolled in Louisiana State University, Southern University, Southeastern University, or station approved college/university and be approved by college dean or department supervisor for course credit. Each college semester of fall, spring, and summer. Interviews start approximately two months prior to each semester.