Looking for a job in the television industry? WKTV/the CW provides information about what jobs are available at the station. For a complete list of open positions, check out the links below. There may be no jobs listed, but if you would like to send us your resume to keep on file, please send it to:

WKTV
P.O. Box 2
Utica, NY 13503

Account Executive – Entry Level

Hours: Full time 

Supervisor:
Frank Abbadessa, Station Manager/Director of Sales

Qualifications:
College degree required, prior media sales experience preferred.

Description:
The successful candidate will assist clients with every phase of their advertising campaigns. Duties include prospecting sales opportunities, cold calling, preparing presentations, servicing accounts and making collections.  Great communication and computer skills necessary with proficiency in Word, Excel & Powerpoint.  Must be able to meet deadlines.  The ability to interact with client and station personnel required.  Must have reliable transportation.  If you want a 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday job you need not apply.  If you want a career then apply today.

WKTV is an equal opportunity employer. 

When will the position open:
November 4, 2009

When will the search close?
December 4, 2009 or when a suitable candidate is found.

Contact:
Frank Abbadessa,
Station Manager/Director of Sales
WKTV NewsChannel 2
PO Box 2
Utica, NY 13503
e-mail: fga@wktv.com

Or Fax to:
(315) 733-3529

No phone call please

Posted:  11/4/2009

Hours: Full time

Qualifications: Four-year college degree required

Special Skills:
Must have good communication skills, the ability to think on his/her feet, build solid relationships with news contacts, basic knowledge of computers and internet technology, basic knowledge of videotape editing and recording, basic knowledge of newscast production.

Job Requirements:
Report on a variety of news stories, solid communication skills, ability to shoot and edit videotape and ability to navigate newsroom computer systems.

Description:
WKTV NewsChannel 2, the NBC affiliate in Utica, NY, is looking for a weekend sports anchor/reporter. He/she will anchor and produce sports on Saturday and Sunday, and report for weekday sportscasts. Publishing content to the station website is also required. The candidate must have good communication skills and the ability to react quickly to changes. We are looking for a self-starter who knows how to get the job done. Prior reporting experience and the ability to shoot and edit videotape is required.

WKTV is an equal opportunity employer. We produce nine newscasts per weekday, and three newscasts per weekend day.

When will the position open:
October 31, 2009

When will the search close?
When a suitable candidate is found.

Contact:
Steve McMurray,
News Director
WKTV NewsChannel 2
5936 Smith Hill Road
Utica, NY 13502
e-mail: smcmurray@wktv.com