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Video Journalist

The News Department of WPRI 12 & FOX Providence is seeking a Video Journalist. You will gather, shoot, edit, write, produce, and present news in a clear and concise way.

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    Video Journalist

    The News Department of WPRI 12 & FOX Providence is seeking a Video Journalist. You will gather, shoot, edit, write, produce, and present news in a clear and

    Marketing Sales Consultant

    Join WPRI Media - one of the most successful sales teams in the market. WPRI Media works with fortune 500 companies and small local businesses to build

    Online Sales Executive

    RMM Online Advertising is looking for an Online Sales Executive with 2+ years digital sales or campaign management experience.

    TV stations offer help with DTV change

    The Providence-New Bedford television marked officially transitioned to digital television in February. To help viewers do the same, WPRI 12 and WNAC Fox

    WPRI and WNAC have switched to digital

    Major TV stations in the Providence-New Bedford market have shut down analog signals Tuesday night to meet the initial deadline set by Congress for making the

    WPRI and WNAC to switch to digital

    Four TV stations broadcasting in Rhode Island are expected to shut down analog signals on or around the date originally set by Congress, rather than wait until

    RI Att. Gen. warnings on DTV switch

    The Attorney General offices Consumer Protection Unit will be ready to assist Rhode Island residents with concerns or questions following Tuesday's conversion

    1 day left until the DTV switch, ready?

    There's only one day left 'til the digital transition.Tuesday night at midnight your television signal will enter the digital age.

    RI Broadcasters confirm DTV transition

    The Rhode Island Broadcasters Association confirmed today that its member television stations will move forward as planned with the original date for the

    DTV Switch, converter box set up

     Despite the government's recent decision to delay the switch to digital television WPRI-12 will be transitioning to digital Tuesday, February 17, 2009.

    DTV switch, one week away, ready?

    In one week from WPRI-TV will complete the transition to digital television. The transition means if you have an older TV with rabbit ears or a rooftop antenna

    DTV deadline extended, but not for RI

    Congress decided Wednesday to give people four more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to digital TV broadcasting, however the extension

    DTV Summary

    Remember, if you have a TV with a digital tuner, you can already watch DTV. If your TV is connected to cable or satellite, the change to digital shouldn't

    Watching DTV With a Converter Box

    In order to watch free, over-the-air broadcasts on an analog TV after February 17, 2009, you'll need to hook your TV up to a digital-to-analog converter box.

    What you need to know

    What you need to do to be ready for the DTV transition depends on how the TVs in your home currently receive broadcast signals.

    What is Digital Television?

    Digital Television (DTV) is an advanced broadcasting technology that will transform your television viewing experience.

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