Television and Radio Positions
Station Manager
Company: Keweenaw Indian Community
Station(s): WCUP-FM, WGLI-FM
Job Type: fulltime
Hours: 40 hours +
Compensation: $24,000 plus bonus & com / year
Job Description:
Eagle Radio is seeking a Sales Manager for its Hancock and Baraga operations. The successful candidate leads a team of professionals involved in Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, Promotions and Networking. The Sales Manager is expected to continually improve overall business performance, and develop their sales executives for success. Motivates, trains and develops Sales Executives. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of each sales executive. Proactively develops and implements sales strategies and marketing promotions, support processes, and productivity tracking in order to maximize productivity. Assists in the establishment and monitoring of a professional work environment to ensure a positive work culture that is conducive to the ethical market conduct of sales executives. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible to make an established range of decisions.
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or similar discipline OR at a minimum, a High School Diploma/GED and an equivalent of education and experience
Experience Required:
Must have a minimum of 3 years radio or media sales and training * Radio industry and technology experience preferred * Proven pattern of success in: Outside, business-to-business sales, Staff management and leadership, market and customer development, product and/or project management, recruitment and personnel development.
Other Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of staff, management and customers * Deadline-driven and detail oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement * Valid Michigan driver's license/vehicle and insurance required. Must have good driving record and be insurable to operate fleet vehicles * Computer skills are required, with a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Keyboarding * Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.
Date Available: August 14, 2008
Contact Info:
Pauline Spruce
pauline@kbic-nsn.gov
Fax: 906-353-8068
Instructions: Application and list of resume requirements are located at the web address - www.ojibwa.com
This job notice expires: August 26, 2008 at 4:00pm
News and Public Affairs Manager
Company: Grand Valley State University
Station(s): WGVK-TV, WGVS-AM, WGVS-FM, WGVU-TV, WGVU-AM, WGVU-FM
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
Supervision of news and non-news staff.
Further develop internship and student training programs. Coach and mentor staff and student interns.
Plan and implement news and programming strategies. Develop and manage budgets.
Anchoring and producing for radio and TV as needed.
Assist in development and implementation of new technologies.
Benefits:
Full time university benefits.
Education Required:
BA/BS in Journalism, Communication, related field or appropriate equivalent experience.
Experience Required:
Five years broadcast news or programming experience.
Two years management or supervisory experience.
Excellent organizational and writing skills.
Proven ability to lead a department of professionals, students, and interns.
Must be a team player.
Anchoring experience required.
Computer skills includingword processing, spreadsheets and email proficiency.
Experience in both broadcast news and programming preferred.
Experience in budgeting.
TV On-Air and Producing.
Internet and emerging technology expertise.
National Public Radio format experience.
Date Available: August 12, 2008
Contact Info:
Amanda Reader
readera@gvsu.edu
Fax: 616-331-6625
Instructions: Apply online only at www.gvsujobs.org. Include a cover letter, resume, and reference list. The online application system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need assistance or have questions, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
In addition, to these documents please send an audition tape and scripts to:
Ken Kolbe, Assistant General Manager,
WGVU-AM & FM,
301 W. Fulton,
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6492.
Deadline to apply is August 29, 2008.
This job notice expires: August 29, 2008
Sports Reporter/Videojournalist
Company: Raycom Media
Station(s): KFVE-TV, KHNL-TV
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
KHNL News 8, NBC in Hawaii and K5-TheHomeTeam, home of University of Hawaii sports seeks an experienced and creative video journalist to join our sports team. We do sports differently. Forget about sports ending the newscast; if it’s important and if people are interested your stories will often become the lead. We’ve integrated hyper-local sports into the overall mix of daily newscasts. Sharp writing skills, superior shooting and AVID editing skills, great on-air performance and delivery are all required along with a college degree and at least 2 years of experience as a sports reporter, anchor and videographer. Send tape or DVD, cover letter, resume and industry references to: Dan Dennision, KHNL/KFVE, 150-B Puuhale Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V.
Other Requirements:
Drivers license and clean traffic abstract.
Date Available: 8/21/2008
Contact Info:
Dan Dennision
hrdept@khnl.com
Fax: 334-223-1886
Instructions: E-mail resume, cover letter and dvd to hrdept@khnl.com, or mail to:
Dan Dennison
KHNL/KFVE
150-B Puuhale Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
No phone calls please.
This job notice expires: 8/31/2008
Sports Director
Company: Barrington Broadcasting
Station(s): WEYI-TV
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
SPORTS DIRECTOR: NBC25 WEYI-TV in the Flint/Saginaw, Michigan market is looking for a Sports Director/Sports Anchor.
The Flint/Saginaw/Bay City market is a full service sports market. Our sports department covers sporting news in the traditional high school and collegiate venues in our immediate market as well as professional sports such as baseball, football, basketball and hockey in Detroit. Our sports coverage also extends to the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Each year the Buick Open in Grand Blanc is a major focus and endeavor of our sports and news efforts.
We’re searching for an energetic, knowledgeable, experienced anchor and aggressive reporter for our competitive and complete sports coverage. Our winning candidate must be a strong writer, have sharp news judgment, excellent technical skills and the ability to work well with others. Organizational skills are particularly important in producing a successful sportscast. Our sports director plans our sports coverage and works with the sports reporter/photographer to execute that plan. We produce a newscast that informs and entertains our viewers.
We’re looking for a minimum of two (2) years daily sports anchoring and reporting experience and a college degree. News computer skills are required. We feature Avid non-linear editors and both analog and digital news cameras. The sports director and the weekend sports reporter will both shoot and edit. Final candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Please send a non-returnable tape or DVD with a resume and letter of interest to: NBC25, EEO Officer SPD729, 2225 W. Willard Rd., Clio, MI 48420, by September 1, 2008, to apply for this position. EOE.
Education Required:
College degree
Experience Required:
We’re looking for a minimum of two (2) years daily sports anchoring and reporting experience and a college degree. News computer skills are required. We feature Avid non-linear editors and both analog and digital news cameras. The sports director and the weekend sports reporter will both shoot and edit. Final candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Date Available: 7/31/08
Contact Info:
Sherry Cudd
scudd@nbc25.net
Fax: 810-687-8989
Instructions: Please send a non-returnable tape or DVD with a resume and letter of interest to: NBC25, EEO Officer SPD729, 2225 W. Willard Rd., Clio, MI 48420, by September 1, 2008, to apply for this position.
This job notice expires: 9/1/08
Assignment Editor
Company: Hearst Argyle Properties
Station(s): WMUR-TV
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
This person is responsible for the gathering of the news that goes into a program. Usually a team effort, they set news coverage priorities, organize the logistics of camera crews and reporters, and arrange for the various satellite feeds and live on-scene coverage.
Experience Required:
WMUR-TV/WMUR.com, The Hearst-Argyle television station in New Hampshire, is looking for a full time assignment editor. Candidates need a strong journalism background and must be organized, efficient, good researchers, have a history of establishing contacts and can enterprise daily news stories. If you're a team player who can manage multiple tasks and people. Email your resume to assignment manager David Sakowich at dsakowich@hearst.com
Date Available: 07/18/08
Contact Info:
David Sakowich
Jobpostings@wmur.com
Fax: 603-641-9005
Instructions: Send tapes and resume to:
WMUR
Attn:
100 S. Commercial St.
Manchester, NH 03101
EEO
This job notice expires: 08/30/08
Sports Reporter
Company: Hearst Argyle Properties
Station(s): WMUR-TV
Job Type: fulltime
Experience Required:
WMUR, The Hearst Argyle station in New Hampshire has an immediate opening for a full time sports reporter. The three person sports team covers the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, NH Minor League teams and high-school sports. Ideal candidate is a self motivated story teller who can fill in on the desk, sideline report and do play-by-play. Send resume and DVD to: Sports Reporter Opening, WMUR, 100 S. Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101.
Date Available: 07/18/08
Contact Info:
Andrew Vrees
Jobpostings@wmur.com
Fax: 603-641-9005
Instructions: Send tapes and resume to:
WMUR
Sports Reporter
100 S. Commercial St.
Manchester, NH 03101
This job notice expires: 08/30/08
News Photographer/LIVE Truck Operator
Company: LIN Broadcasting
Station(s): WISH-TV
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
Are you a creative, multi-platform photojournalist or “just a photographer?” WISH-TV is looking for a photojournalist who can gather, shoot, edit and produce news in a clear and concise manner. Applicants should be able to engage viewers with compelling LIVE shots. Required skills include: strong news judgment, a knack for generating story ideas and the ability to work under deadline pressure. You must shoot sequences and tell stories that “Aim for the Heart.” You should also be able to post those reatvie stories on the web. The exact shift has not been determined but might involve overnight and/or weekends. A good driving record is a must. Graduates of the NPPA Advanced Team Story-Telling Workshop or the News Video workshop and winners from the Quarterly Clip Contest are encouraged to apply. Send a resume and non returnable tape to: News Operations Manager, WISH-TV, 1950 North Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46202. No phone calls please. EEO/MF.
Benefits:
Standard Company benefits
Date Available: immediately
Contact Info:
Steve Sweitzer,
careers@wishtv.com
This job notice expires: 9/8/08
News Producer
Company: BARRINGTON BROADCAST GROUP
Station(s): WPBN-TV
Ability to deal with pressure and deadlines is essential.
Duties: We are looking for a line producer for our newscasts. Responsibilities include story selection and placement, graphics, teases, and pre-production effects; work closely with the Executive Producer to showcase coverage.
Date Available: now
Contact Info:
Doug Deyoung
ddeyoung@tv7-4.com
Fax: 231-947-7891
Instructions: HR, WPBN TV PO BOX 546 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 OR FAX: 231- 947-7891 or email ddeyoung@tv7-4.com
This job notice expires: until filled
Graphic Artist
Company: BARRINGTON BROADCAST GROUP
Station(s): WPBN-TV
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
The individual will need to be confident and learn new tasks quickly. The Graphic Designer will provide technical support to the Director and Producer in the broadcast of local news, weather and special productions.
GRAPHIC ARTIST - WPBN/WTOM TV 7 & 4 IS SEEKING A Graphic Artist to work with our News Production and Creative Services departments. Prefer graphic design experience, including strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and television production experience in either live news broadcasts or commercial production.
Date Available: until filled
Contact Info:
Nancy Hess
hr@tv7-4.com
Instructions: HR, WPBN TV PO BOX 546 TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684 OR email nhess@tv7-4.com
This job notice expires: 8/22/08
Digital Client Specialist
Company: Hearst Argyle Properties
Station(s): WMUR-TV
Job Type: fulltime
WMUR-TV/WMUR.com, the leading media outlet in New Hampshire, has an opening for a full-time Digital Client Specialist. Responsibilities include working with Sales Account Executives and their clients to ensure successful advertising campaigns. We are looking for candidates who can provide superior customer service to our clients and Sales Account Executives and understand the sense of urgency inherent in working with a sales organization.
Specifically, you'll work with the sales force on processing advertising contracts, obtaining creative materials, and coordinating the schedule and launch of advertising campaigns. We're looking for organized, detail-oriented team players with exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. A positive attitude and professional demeanor is essential along with the flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment. This is a great opportunity in a growing organization for someone who is able to maintain a high level of accuracy and remain calm under pressure. Excellent room for advancement and professional growth.
Responsibilities Include:
• Day to day management of digital advertising sales within a territory including forecast management, CRM and campaign management and sales analysis.
• Build, traffic, and schedule advertising creative.
• Proactively monitor, analyze and optimize all online advertising performance from creating insertion order to post completion.
• Effectively communicate with internal teams (sales, production, finance) and external clients on performance and delivery of commitments.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance for creative and operations-related issues for all campaigns.
• Expand sales to existing clients, Identify prospects, qualify opportunities and follow up on leads.
• Work directly with clients and sales team to provide detailed client service and execute integrated marketing plans
• Prepare proposals based on customer requests
Key Requirements:
• Online advertising trafficking, sales coordinator/planner, or related experience.
• Experience with web / Internet technologies (HTML, Flash, JavaScript).
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment, manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Strong focus on teamwork and self-starter.
• Extreme attention to detail and desire to exceed client expectations.
• BA/BS or equivalent.
This Digital Client Specialist will report directly to the Digital Sales Manager. The position is available immediately.
Please send resume to:
Sherry Nannis
Digital Sales Manager
WMUR-TV
100 South Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101
Date Available: 07/03/08
Contact Info:
Sherry Nannis
jobpostings@wmur.com
Fax: 603-641-9044
Instructions: Please send resume to:
Sherry Nannis
Digital Sales Manager
WMUR-TV
100 South Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101