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VP-NEWS DIRECTOR-KGO-TV ABC7/San Francisco
KGO-TV (ABC/Disney)
San Francisco, CA
Posted: January 18, 2012

POSITION: Vice President/News Director                                      DATE POSTED:  January 17, 2012

DEPARTMENT:  News

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  KGO-TV, the Bay Area’s leading news station is seeking an experienced television news manager to keep ABC7 News, abc7news.com, and other digital platforms, winning and growing.  The ideal candidate has a proven record of success, strong leadership skills, excellent news judgment, passion for production, unwavering commitment to community, and vision.  The position requires at least 7+ years of news management experience and a deep understanding of news in the digital world. 

 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Open until filled. 

 TO APPLY:  Please log on to: www.disneycareers.com and search for:  VP/News Director (Requisition ID#23375BR), ABC Owned Television Station (KGO-TV), create a candidate profile and upload your resume.

 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

 

KGO-TV, an owned station of ABC, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

SALES MARKETING MANAGER-ORLANDO,FL
Hearst-WESH/WKCF-TV
Winter Park, FL
Posted: January 30, 2012

WESH (NBC) and WKCF (CW) in Orlando, Florida are searching for a Sales Marketing Manager.  This position is charged with growing our revenue stream for our television and digital platforms through the creation, development, marketing, selling and execution of special projects and other sales initiatives.  We are looking for 3+ years sales experience and a proven track record of success with special project sales.  Send your resume to Dave Riva, GSM WKCF-CW 18  DRiva@hearst.com.

WESH (NBC) and WKCF (CW) are EOE

Web-Digital Media Manager
KHBS/KHOG-TV
Fayetteville, AR
Posted: January 23, 2012

40/29 News, the Hearst Television/ABC affiliate in Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas has an immediate opening for a Digital Media Manager. We are looking for a team player to lead the #1 news website in this area and provide direction for all of our digital efforts.

 

Job Responsibilities:                                     

• Create and execute the strategy and tactics for winning content on our website, mobile, tablet and social media platforms
• Lead our late breaking news strategy online
• Key innovator of digital projects involving news, marketing and sales
• Lead the news team in leveraging social networks and user generated content

 

Experience Requirements:

 

• 3-5 years management experience preferred 
• Strong news judgment  
• Social media background, including knowledge on legal and ethical issues involving social media 
• Editing and AP stylebook standards 

 

Qualifications Requirements:                                              

• Ability to manage and lead others 
• Bring consistent sense of urgency, immediacy and real-time strategies to web news content and project development 
• Understand our next newscast is right now, on www.4029tv.com  
• Positive, “can do” attitude     

 

Education:                                        

•    Broadcast Journalism degree or related equivalent

             

To Apply:

 

Send resume, three professional references, writing samples and cover letter that includes your news philosophy to Dawn R. Dugle, News Director.

You can send those digitally to: newsdirector@4029tv.com 

GENERAL MANAGER/GENERAL SALES MANAGER
Posted: February 3, 2012

One of the nation’s growing broadcasting groups is seeking a GM/GSM to lead its mid-west, top 75 market FOX station.  

This position will include both GM and GSM responsibilities and duties.  Because of this heavy sales emphasis, three or more years of GSM experience is preferred, and three or more years of LSM and/or NSM experience is required.  Candidates must have a successful record in revenue growth, budget attainment, new business development, sales project management/results, and sales training/retention and leadership. 

Competitive compensation/benefits are provided – send resume and salary requirements to:  

bb-103@newscheckmedia.com

EOE 

 

Marketing Director
KHNL/KGMB Raycom Media
Honolulu, HI
Posted: February 6, 2012

Unique professional challenge and great career opportunity to align with Hawaii’s most watched television news operation, Hawaii News Now.

Highly competitive, forward thinking organization looking for a passionate, authentic leader who is seeking a career-defining job experience in a great work environment located in beautiful Hawaii. Demonstrated proven record of success with a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Marketing Director or Senior Manager. Strategic thinker with solid experience in marketing, branding and product development. Ability to perform under pressure while meeting deadlines as it relates to news and sales promotion, commercial production, and evolving digital platforms. Highly competitive team player capable of working with same in fellow department heads. Must possess and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work with key outside strategic partners in print, radio and cable. Minimum Bachelors Degree in marketing, broadcast journalism or related area required.

Forward resume, cover letter and non-returnable demo to Rick Blangiardi, General Manager, KHNL/KGMB at hrdept@HawaiiNewsNow.com. No phone calls please.

EOE-M/F/D/V

 

Corporate Director / Business Development
Raycom Media, Inc.
Montgomery, AL
Posted: January 20, 2012

Raycom Media, one of the nation’s largest broadcasting companies, is recruiting for a Corporate Director/Business Development based at our Montgomery, AL headquarters.  

The Director will report to the VP/Sales, and assist in leveraging Raycom TV stations’ sales successes for the benefit of all sales managers, Account Executives, and customers.  This position will be a business development “demand-creating” resource for all Raycom sales efforts – with specific focus on the rollout of Raycom’s Sales Development Program (emphasizing client interaction, developing creative and customized sales solutions, and Raycom seller support), advancing the development of both internal and externally-developed revenue-generating  projects.

Background should include minimum 5 to 7 years of sales management experience (preferably at the GSM level) in overseeing, creating and executing successful TV and digital revenue initiatives. Prior experience with special project and multi-platform sales – including revenue-generating initiatives with outside sales consulting firms – coupled with proven creativity, enthusiasm, passion, demand-creation, and leadership are key characteristics we seek for this newly-created position.    

Send resume and salary requirements to: mdilaura@raycommedia.com

EOE –M/F/D/V – No Calls Please

 

General Sales Manager
KCBD-TV Raycom Media
Lubbock, TX
Posted: February 7, 2012

KCBD-TV, Lubbock, TX (Raycom Media) is searching for a strong, successful General Sales Manager. 

The successful candidate will be an innovative leader who takes advantage of every opportunity to maximize revenue on all three screens.  The person will be charged with creating/implementing strategies to achieve financial goals.  We’re looking for an expert at pricing/inventory control, managing sales projects and developing new business; must have excellent communication skills!  Familiarity with Wide Orbit helpful.  Five years management experience; college degree preferred.  

Send cover letter and resume to:  Dan Jackson, VP-GM, KCBD-TV, 5600 Avenue A, Lubbock, TX 79404 or e-mail: djackson@kcbd.com.  No phone calls please. 

EOE-M/F/D/V                

 

SALES MANAGER-WBRZ-TV-ABC-BATON ROUGE.LA
WBRZ-TV
Baton Rouge, LA
Posted: January 13, 2012

Sales Manager

Family owned media group’s television station, WBRZ-TV, ABC Affiliate in Baton Rouge is searching for a Sales Manager.  The successful candidate must be able to motivate our diverse sales team, manage sales projects and develop new business for multiple platforms.  Exceptional time management skills, creativity and team building strengths are essential.  Individual must have local market experience with direct and agency accounts, strong work ethic, exceptional organizational and communication skills. Sales management experience is highly preferred. Send your resume to Jamie Politz, WBRZ-TV, P. O Box 2906, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, or email to jamie@wbrz.com, or fax to 225-336-2246.  Drug free and no smoking facility.  EOE. 

 

 

LOCAL SALES MANAGER-GREEN BAY,WI/MARQUETTE,MI
WFRV-TV-Nexstar
Green Bay, WI
Posted: February 1, 2012

Local Sales Manager

Green Bay, WI & Marquette, MI

WFRV-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Green Bay and WJMN-TV, the CBS Affiliate in Marquette, MI, are seeking a Local Sales Manager.  Candidate will have an exceptional work ethic, ability to coach, motivate and drive our talented sales team to their revenue goals.  Proven record of accomplishment in creating New Business initiatives and eMedia revenue is required.  Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills combined with highly effective written and oral presentation acuity is required.

Minimum five years of broadcast sales management experience required.  Working knowledge of Kantar, Matrix, OSI, Scarborough and other sales research tools required.  Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is a plus.  Position reports to General Sales Manager.  Nexstar Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send a cover letter and resume to WFRV-TV, Attn: Steve Shanks, GSM, 1181 E. Mason St., Green Bay, WI. 54301.  Or email to steve.shanks@wfrv.com

Creative Services Writer / Producer / Editor-Baltimore, MD.
WMAR ABC2
Baltimore, MD
Posted: January 30, 2012

 

WMAR ABC2, the E.W. Scripps Media, Inc. owned ABC affiliate in Baltimore, MD (DMA #27) has an immediate opening for a creative, motivated, and news hungry promotion producer to join our creative services team!

If you live and breathe creative marketing and have strong knowledge of demo targeted promotion writing, Final Cut, After Effects, and compositing, we’d like to hear from you asap!

We are hunting for a highly competitive producer with the desire to contribute terrific work. We’re especially interested in candidates who are willing to think beyond the traditional, and have an excellent grasp of new media’s growing role in the world of local television news.

A link with examples of your work is essential, please include topicals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write, produce, and edit enticing topicals, special report promos, and POP’s.• Write and produce on-air spots for Programming and Special Projects.• Have the ability to quickly recognize and defend highly promotable news topics.• Periodically required to assist in promotional events.• Create and maintain marketing content on all station website and social media venues.• Other duties as assigned by Director of Creative Services.• Must be willing to work an evening shift.

REQUIREMENTS:

College degree from an accredited College or University with a focus on Television, Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field.

Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

Minimum two years experience as a Creative Services Writer/Producer/Editor.

Topical promotion experience essential. Shooting experience is a plus.

Include link to work when replying to this posting.

Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of MAC systems and Final Cut Pro as well as After Effects, Photoshop and other graphic design software.

• A can-do attitude and the ability to work well under pressure.• Able to work holidays and weekends if deemed necessary. • Possess an understanding of branding.

Please use this link to apply:

https://www.scripps.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=4092

WMAR ABC2 - 6400 York Road- Baltimore, MD 21212

 

MEDIA CONTENT CHECK-UP
On the Spot Media
New York, NY
Posted: February 1, 2012

MEDIA CONTENT CHECK-UP – Advertisers, Agencies and Broadcasters have ON THE SPOT MEDIA evaluate your Media Content Management, Distribution , Archiving and Traffic.

New York City based media distribution company  will be happy to consultant and advise if your media is being handled in the most cost effective manner and with up to date 2012 technology standards.

We specialize in HDTV copy distribution.

 Please phone 917 658-9012 or e-mail Sales@onthespot media.com to schedule an appointment or  make an appointmet to visit at NAB 2012 .

 

 

General Manager / KMOT-TV
Hoak Media of Dakota LLC
Minot, ND
Posted: January 18, 2012

Make your mark in Broadcasting! NBC North Dakota News is searching for a person with strong and positive leadership skills to be our General Manager at KMOT-TV in Minot North Dakota. Are you a person who gets true satisfaction in helping others grow? This is not a desk job. The successful candidate will have a commitment to new business development with pointed and aggressive sales techniques. We are looking for a person to manage the physical, human and financial assets of the station. 

 

In this position you will:

•        Achieve budgeted financial goals- grow station’s revenue share.

•        Help increase the station’s viewing audience by serving the interests of the community.

•        Protect the station’s license through strict adherence to FCC rules and regulations.

•        Train, manage and motivate all station personnel.

•        Manage and control sales revenue by developing strong relationships with our sales team and clients.

 

If you think you have what it takes, please apply prior to December 18, 2011, by sending your resume to: Dick Heidt at P.O. Box 1738 Bismarck, ND 58502. No phone calls please!

 

 

KMOT-TV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Commercial Producer
WMBD-TV CBS / WYZZ-TV FOX
Bloomington, IL
Posted: February 6, 2012

WMBD-TV / WYZZ-TV is seeking a full-time, skilled and creative Commercial Producer to join our team in Bloomington, IL. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for writing, shooting, and editing commercials and long-form production for our clients, as well as, producing graphics for our website.  This candidate will work directly with the Director of Marketing and Operations, clients and sales staff. Strong creative writing skills, videography, lighting, and video editing skills are a must.  The candidate must also possess a strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and Avid and/or Adobe Premiere software.  Education in video production is preferred. 

Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to:  Director of Marketing and Operations, WMBD-TV/WYZZ-TV, 3131 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604.  No phone calls, please. 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Post Production Editor (Creative Services)
WUTB-MY24
Baltimore, MD
Posted: January 24, 2012

Regular Full-Time: The incumbent will edit episodic and image promos and promotional presentations; commercials; commercial billboards and sales video presentations. Edits tags onto syndicated and network promos, Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Community Affairs related video presentations. Transfers completed files into the Master Control playback system. Assists traffic in converting commercials into the proper file format and transfers into the Master Control playback system. Contribute to the creative process on all projects. Create DVDs and posts spots on FTP sites for clients. Downloads and uploads projects to the FTP sites. Helps engineering department maintain all equipment including computers, monitors, tape decks, etc. Remain current on production and editing trends in the industry. Maintains file and tape libraries. Demonstrate responsibility for any and all equipment issued by FOX. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: performing duties of Writer/Producer as needed. Ability to perform as Videographer as needed. Research new equipment. Other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate.

Requirements, Skills & Abilities: Requires Bachelors degree with three (3) AVID experience Required. Final Cut Pro a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Solid organizational and computer skills. Must be detail oriented. High motivation to succeed and must be able to work under pressure.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer. For immediate consideration, please email (wttg-hr@foxtv.com) or fax (202-895-3286) your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Department, WTTG/WDCA-Fox Television Stations, Inc., 5151 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016.

Web site: www.My24WUTB.com

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

EOE/M/F/D/V 

 

Director of Sales
KNXV-TV
Phoenix, AZ
Posted: January 19, 2012

Title:   Director of Sales  

Department:   Sales    Supervisor:  Anita Helt   Start Date:  Immediate 

Salary:   Commensurate with experience. 

(Full Time - Hours Vary) 

 

Contact:   Please search by requisition #4425; see below.   

To apply for this position, please visit us at http://scripps.com/careers/jobsearch.html and search for requisition #4425

  

Primary Purpose-

The Director of Sales is responsible for leading and establishing the direction of the station's sales team.

Key Activities –

- Establish the sales direction of the station. Create and manage budgets and projects for station revenue. Set and adjust station rates to meet goals.

- Manage the sale of advertising time to clients/agencies, involving local travel and national travel. Meet with clients and advertisers to maintain high visibility in the community.

- Create and manage non-traditional revenue and new business projects.

- Provide training, development and motivation of Local Sales department to ensure success of department goals and objectives.

- Provide training for the sales managers to include all aspects of local, national and general sales management.

- Effectively manage all personnel issues.

- Utilize and maximize air time inventory and resources to achieve revenue goals. Evaluate items and programs available to the station.

- Develop and implement new business plans, sales projects and strategic plans for sales.

- Understand and interface with traffic system and personnel to efficiently manage air time inventory. Approve all orders.

- Interface with station's national rep firm to set goals and objectives. Hold firm accountable for the achievement of all expectations.

- Establish local market value and position of the station. Know the strengths and weaknesses of competing stations and mediums. Maintain integrity in all business dealings.

- Work with General Manager and other department managers to accomplish the objectives of this station.

- Perform other duties as needed and directed by General Manager.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

- Advanced oral and written communication skills.

- Effective in a variety of formal presentation settings both inside and outside the organization.

- Proven and effective leadership skills; fosters open dialogue, empowers others, addresses conflict quickly and directly.

- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.

- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

- Valid Arizona driver license with good driving record and proof of insurance. 

 

 TELEVISION STATION KNXV ABC 15 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

 

 

On-Camera Digital Video Journalist
Everyday Health
New York, NY
Posted: January 31, 2012

Everyday Health is hiring! We are looking for a Digital Video Journalist (On-Camera) who can report, write, be effective and compelling on camera, and physically edit pieces for daily health related news and evergreen features. As Everyday Health seeks to become better known in the greater media and user community as a health and wellness authority, we need to develop and promote our own talent at a reasonable price.  Duties will include:

• Story research and pitching
• Reporting
• Booking and conducting interviews
• Daily on-camera work
• Writing
• Editing finished pieces for upload

Job Requirements :

• 3-5 years on camera reporting, writing, editing, preferably in women’s lifestyle, health, wellness or related field
• Excellent reporting skills and editorial judgment
• Crisp and interesting writing abilities
• College degree or equivalent work and life experience
• Technical skills: Final Cut Pro and Mac

Please send your resume/portfolio and salary requirements to jbennett@everydayhealthinc.com.

About Everyday HealthAttracting 28 million monthly unique visitors, Everyday Health, Inc. is the leading provider of online health solutions. The company offers consumers, healthcare professionals and marketers with content and advertising-based services. Its broad portfolio of websites and mobile applications span the health spectrum–from in-depth medical content for condition prevention and management to healthy lifestyle offerings. Everyday Health offers the tools, community, and expert advice people need to live healthier lives, every day. Everyday Health, the television series, is brought to you by EverydayHealth.com. Everyday Health was founded in 2002 by CEO, Ben Wolin, and President, Mike Keriakos.

At Everyday Health, we foster a cooperative and lively environment that encourages new ideas and forward thinking, and we value our employees and support their development. We work hard, but we work together to create a website experience that helps our audience live healthier lives every day and we have fun while we do it!