Employment Opportunities
KHON-TV — Hawaii's news leader — is an equal opportunity employer and invites interested applicants to introduce their skills and talents to us. We offer competitive salaries and wages and a standard benefit package that includes a 401K Plan and medical and dental plans. Click on any of the following links to learn about current job opportunities at KHON-TV:
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- News Producer
- Photojournalist
- Maintenance Engineer
Instructions for emailing your résumé to us is provided with each job listing below. You may also send your résumé and any other requested materials (no phone calls) to:
Human Resources
88 Piikoi Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
News Producer
Immediate Full-Time Opening
We're looking for a creative, motivated person to work as Newscast Producer. You must have excellent news judgment; superior writing skills; and be well organized and able to multi-task. You should have control-room experience in producing newscasts that include live breaking news, and have worked in a newsroom environment.
Click here to email your cover letter and résumé. You may also mail your résumé to our address provided above.
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Photojournalist
Immediate Full-Time Opening
We're looking for a Photojournalist to develop and produce news stories by investigating, interviewing, shooting, writing, editing, producing and reporting on a daily basis.
Qualifications
- Have the capability to use creativity and imagination in all aspects of producing news stories.
- Able to exercise strong professional news judgment in developing stories.
- Have knowledge in the use of field cameras, gear and editing systems.
- Be proficient in photojournalism and video editing techniques.
Responsibilities
- Produce stories that are factually accurate, fair and balanced in content, and written and delivered in a clear and concise manner.
- Obtain news information by developing sources and using research and interviewing skills.
- Conduct live or pre-recorded on-camera interviews.
- Contribute ideas for news stores, and participate in editorial meetings.
Email your cover letter and resumé to lsilva@khon2.com. Our address is provided above if you prefer to mail your resumé to us.
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Maintenance Engineer
Immediate Full-Time Opening
We're accepting applications for a Maintenance Engineer to do installation, maintenance, and repairs related to television-broadcast equipment. The ideal candidate will be capable of completing varying job assignments while working autonomously and as a team member; and is able to work a variety of shifts.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair commercial television-station equipment.
- Maintain and repair commercial television-transmitting equipment, including STL, TSL, ICR microwave radio links, ENG vehicle onboard equipment, and VHF digital transmitters.
- Install SD/HD studio equipment.
- Provide support for IT-related interconnections to LAN/WAN and SAN related configurations.
- Provide support for station's PCs.
Requirements
- Broadcast engineering experience preferred.
- Minimum four years experience with component and systems-related electronic repairs and maintenance.
- Experience in the video and audio industries including SD, HD, and IT interoperability and network interconnects.
- Have a good electronics background with emphasis on broadcast and IT networking equipment.
- Be highly motivated and passionate about the television broadcast industry.
Desired degrees or certifications:
Certifications, degrees or technical training in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Military Technical Training, or related field, MCSE, CCNA, A+, Network+, FCC General Commercial Class License, SBE certification, CBT preferred.
Click here to email your cover letter and résumé. You may also mail your résumé to our address provided above.
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