Primary Function The Recruiter is responsible for sourcing, interviewing, and referring applicants for positions in the broadcast, television, news and digital media landscape, including news production(field & studio), editorial, broadcast engineering, creative & design services, emerging technology, social media channels, and other disciplines that crossover with creative and technical. This person must possess considerable skill in interviewing techniques, a curiosity and ability to learn knowledge of all positions, traditional and evolving, in the industry. Ideal candidate has entrepreneurial spirit, a positive and curious attitude, and gains energy from interacting with others. Duties & Responsibilities Find, hire and retain top talent, as measured by candidate and client feedback and retention rates Partners with Hiring Managers to understand specific requirements, nuances of each role, and provides strategy and guidance on how best to reach candidates within the market Conducts initial interviews, coordinates interview process, prompts and assists hiring managers, reviews vetting criteria and communicates with candidates and clients throughout the process. Communicates important employment information during delivery of employment offers (ie benefits, compensation, work structure etc.). Meets current and future recruitment needs by collaborating with recruitment team on best practice recruitment policies, procedures and processes Reduces time to hire whilst maintaining quality of recruitment process Utilize connections to local niche markets and where to source the right types of talent Follows up on suggested recruiting avenues and develop relationships to grow viable talent sources. Uses traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates Is an ambassador for TeamPeople in candidate interviews, decision, and negotiation process Establish relationships with local universities and associations to identify entry level talent Serve as knowledge expert for creative and emerging technology as well as educate other team members Attend industry events, networking events, exhibitions and association conferences to build relationships Contribute to a productive work culture, fostering an environment of inclusivity and growth Travel as needed, perform other duties as assigned Skills & Qualifications Demonstrated professional and friendly verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to take initiative and look beyond current role openings and identify strong industry talent High level of sense of urgency; actively listens to others and acts upon information gained Ability to distill complex technical info and relay throughout the sourcing process; ability to leverage internal SMEs and Engineers to continuously improve baseline knowledge Build and leverage network (business resource groups, professional organizations with a focus on diversity) to become a subject matter expert in creative & technical recruitment. Ability to interface effectively with a variety of people, including team personnel, clients and vendors to establish productive, ongoing relationships. Ability to switch from one project to another quickly and effectively; ability to quickly prioritize and reorganize events, projects and resources Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone, video, chat, text, or apps Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills; Capable of coaching senior level staff Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information Experience with multiple ATS, CRM systems and ability to learn new applications and software Well-networked within the agency world Commitment to excellence, ongoing education and to the mastery of their craft Education & Experience 3+ years' experience in a talent acquisition and/ or production management position within a news, television or digital media organization. Bachelor's degree in IT, Communications, Marketing or related field required To Apply Use the link at the bottom of this page to apply. Please use Chrome, Firefox, or Safari (users may experience issues with Internet Explorer). Diversity Inclusion & Customer Service Statement TeamPeople is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No