Television and Radio Positions
Director
Company: Wayne State University
Station(s): WDET-FM
Job Type: full time
Hours: Days, some evenings, & weekends required
Compensation: $60,600 - $109,200 / year
Job Description:
Direct, plan and develop the Programming, Operations and Engineering activities of WDET--FM to ensure the high quality on-air presentation of program content in support of audience development goals and the stations mission to the surrounding community.
Oversee program execution and delivery, including on-air fund raisers, music festivals, remote broadcasts, special coverage and extended preemptions. Manage the broadcast schedule as well as the personnel, fiscal and operational aspects required to provide high quality programming.
Direct and deliver short form elements and long form programming of daily broadcasts. Oversee the scheduling and rotation of all on air promotions, underwriting credits , interstitial content, and fund raising elements and oversee the acquisition and delivery of pre-recorded programs in accordance with the highest industry standards.
Manage program formatics and production output required to provide overall on-air broadcast excellence. Provide insight and direction regarding formatics, style and tone and oversee the trafficking, creation and quality assurance of all pre-produced announcements and messages.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts to improve operational efficiency and meet station standards and goals. Serve in a liaison and resource capacity and remain current with industry developments and trends.
Provide audience analysis. Collect and interpret data, provide customized analysis products for stakeholders and maintain effective working relationship with data vendors.
Perform personnel and budget management functions. Direct and oversee selection, training and evaluation of subordinate exempt and non-exempt personnel. Determine staffing needs and appropriate staffing levels. Prepare fiscal year budgets and oversee expenditures.
Benefits:
www.hr.wayne.edu/tcw/benefits/index.php
Education Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mass communication, broadcast journalism or related field.
Experience Required:
Minimum 5 years experience in radio management particularly in the areas of cross departmental execution, radio formatics, planning and management.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to influence and motivate others. Consultative skills related to process improvement and policy/guideline development and implementation.
SUPERVISORY SKILLS - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train staff and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among staff members.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and persuade.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS - Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including audience and marketplace analysis. Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative radio data, independent market research data and third party data into a holistic understanding of WDET's audience and service opportunities.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS - Ability to manage multiple projects along multiple time lines to successful conclusion.
Date Available: 7/20/2009
Contact Info:
Yolanda Dunn
ydunn@wdetfm.org
Instructions: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA COMPANY'S WEBSITE @ JOBS.WAYNE.EDU POSTING NUMBER 036271
VP of News
Company: BARRINGTON BROADCAST GROUP
Station(s): WPBN-TV, WGTU-TV
Job Type: full time
Job Description:
The news director runs the news department. The news director assigns stories to reporters on staff, monitors the wire service and is involved with identifying the important news issues within the community.
Benefits:
MEDICAL/DENTAL/401K
Education Required:
Experience Required:
WPBN in Traverse City, Michigan is looking for someone to manage its Broadcast and Interactive News Operations. We are looking for a leader with the vision and initiative to guide both media platforms in the changing media landscape. This person must teach, inspire and execute a comprehensive news plan. If you have the ability to think outside the box and have a passion for news then this is the job for you.
Date Available: now
Contact Info:
Nancy Hess
nhess@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 nhess@tv7-4.com
Sales Representative
Company: Saga Communications, Inc.
Station(s): WAQY-FM, WLZX-FM
Job Type: fulltime
Job Description:
The Springfield Rocks Radio Group has a rare opening for an experienced sales person who is results and customer-focused. Candidates MUST be highly motivated self-starters.
Benefits:
Excellent benefit package including a 401k and dental.
Education Required:
Experience Required:
Background or education in sales, advertising, marketing or a related field is preferred.
Date Available: 5/28/09
Contact Info:
Nicole Noyes
nnoyes@springfieldrocks.com
Instructions: Nicole Noyes
WAQY/WLZX
45 Fisher Ave
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Announcer/Production/Music
Company: New Media Broadcasters, Inc.
Station(s): KOJM-AM, KPQX-FM, KRYK-FM
Job Type: fulltime
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week/Shift Dependent on Experience
Compensation: 20,000 - 22,000 Starting / year
Job Description:
Must be able to demonstrate a quality on-air sound, creative production and an active interest in the local community. Requirements include good computer skills and a working knowledge of digital editing tools for production, copy/script writing and information updates for use on-air and internet. Music Scheduling experience, News writing experience and/or Sports Play-by-Play is a definite plus. All three stations are licensed and broadcast in HD, two are currently have HD2 Channels. New HD3 channels coming soon, so aspiring Music Directors are encouraged to apply!
Benefits:
This position offers above average compensation, medical benefits, and a 401K with employer match.
Education Required:
College Degree in related fields
Experience Required:
Previous on-air and production skills required. Music Scheduling experience, News writing experience and/or Sports Play-by-Play is a definite plus.
Other Requirements:
Must have a vehicle in good working condition because facilities located two miles north of the city and winter weather conditions do not allow walking or riding an unenclosed vehicle to work.
Date Available: Immediately
Contact Info:
Geoff Cole
nmbpersonnel@qwestoffice.net
Fax: 406-265-8855
Instructions: Qualified applicants are encouraged to send a cover e-mail with resume in PDF or Word format.
Call 406-265-7841 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain Time Zone.
This job notice expires: Position open until filled
Internet Account Executive
Company: BARRINGTON BROADCAST GROUP
Station(s): WGTU-TV, WPBN-TV
Job Type: full time
Hours: M-F
Job Description:
The internet account executive is the person who sells advertising and works closely with marketing businesses.
Benefits: MEDICAL/DENTAL/401K
Education Required:
A COLLEGE DEGREE PREFERRED.
Experience Required:
INTERNET ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – WPBN/WTOM TV7&4 & WGTU/WGTQ TV 29&8 ARE SEEKING A HIGHLY MOVIVATED SALES PROFESSIONAL TO DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS ON OUR UPNORTHLIVE.COM WEBSITE. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE STRONG COMMUNICATION, PRESENTATION AND FOLLOW-UP SKILLS. CANDIDATE MUST BE ORGANIZED WITH GOOD LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A HIGH DESIRE TO SUCCEED. DIRECT SALES EXPERIENCE REQUIRED WITH INTERNET/MEDIA SALES.
Date Available: now
Contact Info:
Nancy Hess
nhess@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 nhess@tv7-4.com
This job notice expires: until filled
Account Executive
The Account Executive position at MacDonald Broadcasting Company is a full time outside sales position (M-F 8a-5p)selling radio advertisement to local business owners and their advertising agencies. Our sales professionals earn above average incomes and receive a very attractive benefits package. Our sales approach to the marketplace is based on spending quality time with local business owners to discover their customer needs, negotiate realistic expectations and crafting effective solutions capable of meeting or exceeding expectations. You will work in a highly charged performance driven environment where your financial success will be determined by your proactive pursuit of the market and rewarded by one of the best compensation plans in our industry. Media sales represents an excellent career opportunity for the right individual.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and Profit Sharing
Contact Info:
Sharon Crane
mssharon01@comcast.net
Fax: (517) 393-1320
Account Managers
Five of CBS Radio stations need Account Managers to help generate revenue through the sale of advertising to new and existing customers. We are looking for sales professionals who are creative, focused, and have strong verbal and written communications skills and seek the opportunity to earn an unlimited income.
Benefits:
We offer great income potential, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), etc.
Contact Info:
Dina McCutcheon
dina.mccutcheon@cbsradio.com
Company: CBS Radio
Five of CBS Radio stations need Account Managers to help generate revenue through the sale of advertising to new and existing customers. We are looking for sales professionals who are creative, focused, and have strong verbal and written communications skills and seek the opportunity to earn an unlimited income.
Benefits:
We offer great income potential, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), etc.
Contact Info:
Dina McCutcheon
dina.mccutcheon@cbsradio.com
MacDonald Broadcasting Company
The Account Executive position at MacDonald Broadcasting Company is a full time outside sales position (M-F 8a-5p)selling radio advertisement to local business owners and their advertising agencies. Our sales professionals earn above average incomes and receive a very attractive benefits package. Our sales approach to the marketplace is based on spending quality time with local business owners to discover their customer needs, negotiate realistic expectations and crafting effective solutions capable of meeting or exceeding expectations. You will work in a highly charged performance driven environment where your financial success will be determined by your proactive pursuit of the market and rewarded by one of the best compensation plans in our industry. Media sales represents an excellent career opportunity for the right individual.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and Profit Sharing
Contact Info:
Sharon Crane
mssharon01@comcast.net
Fax: (517) 393-1320
This person will inspire great things from an outstanding group of Account Managers. This is not a desk job? It is a position for those who understand leadership, and how to help people learn through proven successful systems, both in the office and in the field. Our playbook incudes the Center for Sales Strategy (CSS), Customer Focused Selling, and Talent Focused Management. Federated Media is a family owned, Indiana based company, and was recognized in Radio Ink by Dave "Giff" Gifford as one of the top thirty US Radio Companies 'Worth Working For!'
Mission:
The Federated Media Mission is to discover and satisfy the needs of our three primary customer groups:
1. Our Listeners
2. Our Advertisers
3. Our Employees
in a way that is profitable for all.
Benefits:
Competitive benefit package including, medical and dental insurance, 401k plan and paid vacation.
Contact Info:
Mark Osborn
mosborn@federatedmedia.com
Fax: 260-471-5224