Career Opportunities at WKTV

By (BI) Jay LaPlante

Looking for a career in the television media industry? WKTV NewsChannel 2 and Central New York's CW11 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


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 an immediate 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 seven newscasts per weekday, and three newscasts per weekend day.

When will the position open:
March 5th, 2012

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

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

Posted 2/10/2012




Account ExecutiveExperienced 

Hours: Full time
 
Supervisor:  Frank Abbadessa, Station Manager/Director of Sales
 
Qualifications: 
College degree and prior media sales experience required.
 
Job Description:
Applications are being accepted for an experienced Account Executive. This person will assist customers with every phase of their advertising campaigns. The successful candidate will prospect sales opportunities, prepare presentations, make sales calls, service existing accounts and make collections. Previous business to business sales experience is necessary.  Great communication and computer skills necessary and the ability to interact with client and station personnel required. Must have reliable transportation.

If you want a career then send resume and cover letter.
No phone calls please.
WKTV is an equal opportunity employer. 


When will the position open: 
December 5, 2011
 
When will the search close?
Januray 4, 2012 or when a suitable candidate is found                  
 
Contact:                                
Send Resume and Cover Letter to:
Frank Abbadessa
Station Manager/Director of Sales
WKTV
PO Box 2
Utica, NY 13503
                                               
Or email to: fga@wktv.com
 
Or Fax to: (315) 733-3529
                                               
No phone calls please

Posted 12/5/11 


 

 

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