Career Opportunities at WKTV

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

Positions Available:


WKTV/WBU Job Opening
 
Job Title:   Account Executive - Entry Level
     
Hours:   Full time

Supervisor:   Frank Abbadessa, Sales Manager

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

Job Description: 
The successful candidate will assist clients with every phase of their advertising campaigns. Duties  include prospecting sales opportunities, preparing presentations, making sales calls, servicing accounts and making collections.  Great communication and
computer skills necessary.  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: April 22, 2008

When will the search close?
May 21, 2008 or when a suitable candidate is found.

Contact:
Must send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Frank Abbadessa
Sales Manager
WKTV
PO Box 2
Utica, NY 13503

 Or email to:
 
fga@wktv.com

 Or Fax to:
 (315) 733-3529
 
 No phone calls please

Posted 4/22/08 



WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Job Opening
 
Job Title:   Morning Director/Production Assistant
     
Hours:   Full time 2:30am - 11:00am

Supervisor:   Dave Streeter, Operations Manager

Special Skills:
Must have good communication skills, the ability to think on his/her own feet, knowledge of computers and production equipment, ability to shoot/edit videotape.  Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop a plus.

Job Requirements:
Direct live newscasts with Parkervision system and be able to post and write copy for WKTV.com..

Job Description:
WKTV NEWSChannel 2, the NBC affifliate in Utica, NY, is looking for a candidate with directing and or Linear/Nonlinear editing capabilities.  He/she must have good communication skills and the ability to react quickly to changes.  The candidate will also be responsible for other production duties such as web publishing.

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

When will the position open:
April 21, 2008

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

Contact:
Dave Streeter, Operations Manager
WKTV
5936 Smith Hill Road
Utica, NY 13502

Or email to:
dstreeter@wktv.com

Posted 4/21/08 


Job Title: Photographer-Editor

Hours: Part Time (28 Hours per Week)

Supervisor:  Steve McMurray, News Director

Qualifications:  Prior professional videotape editing experience preferred.

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

Job Requirements:  Ability to shoot and edit videotape and ability to navigate newsroom computer systems preferred.

Description:  WKTV NewsChannel 2, the NBC affiliate in

Utica, NY , is looking for a part-time photographer/tape editor for late night and overnight shift.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for shooting and editing general news stories.  He/she must have good communication skills and the ability to react quickly to changes.  Prior experience in a news environment is a plus.  Must also have a good driving record and be able to lift heavy equipment.

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

 

 

When will the position open: April 28, 2008 

When will the search close?  When suitable candidate is found

Contact:
Steve McMurray , News Director
WKTV NewsChannel 2 
5936 Smith Hill Road
Utica, NY

13502 
e-mail: smcmurray@wktv.com

Posted: 4/21/08



 

 

Job Title: Morning Anchor/Reporter

Hours: Full Time

Supervisor:  Steve McMurray, News Director

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, ability to shoot/edit videotape, and basic knowledge of newscast production

Job Requirements:  Anchor top-rated morning newscasts, report on a variety of news stories, solid communication skills and ability to navigate newsroom computer systems.

Description:  WKTV NewsChannel 2, the NBC affiliate in

Utica, NY , is looking for a candidate with anchoring, reporting, and producing experience for a future opening.


He/she must have good communication skills and the ability to react quickly to changes.  The candidate will also be responsible for producing newscasts on a fill-in basis.  Experience in a television newsroom preferred.  Prior anchoring is a plus.

 

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

 

 

When will the position open: April 28, 2008 

When will the search close?  When suitable candidate is found

Contact:
Steve McMurray , News Director
WKTV NewsChannel 2 
5936 Smith Hill Road
Utica, NY

13502 
e-mail: smcmurray@wktv.com

Posted: 4/21/08



THE NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION INTERN PROGRAM

Attention high school seniors and undergraduate college students interested in a career in television broadcasting.  Would you like to work this year at WKTV?  If you're between 17 and 22 years old and a career in broadcasting sounds interesting, send us a letter telling us why you'd like to work for us at WKTV.  We'll review your letter and perhaps call you in for an interview.

Send your letter to:

The NYSBA Intern Program
WKTV
P.O. Box 2
Utica, NY 13503

Who knows?  You could be working at WKTV this year.  Good luck.  Get your letter in today.



 

 

 


 

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