WKTV NewsChannel 2 is in search of a Local Sales Manager for a dominant NBC affiliate, growing CBS station, a CW and a complete suite of Digital Products.
Hours: Full Time
Supervisor: General Sales Manager
WKTV is the powerhouse TV station in Utica. Our enormous local news ratings combine with top syndication and NBC prime to dominate the viewing all day long. We have a growing CBS station, a CW and a complete suite of Digital Products to sell. Our station rollup does a 70+ share of audience (70+ is not a misprint!) in Utica. You will work with a Great Sales Team in a fun and productive environment. We have great upside to grow our local broadcast and digital business. This is an opportunity to grow this Great Sales Team into a Dream Team!
Job Responsibilities:
*Manage all aspects of the Local Sales Team.
*Work with AE’s on targeting and closing new Local Direct Business.
*Build relationships with agencies and advertisers.
Job Requirements:
*Minimum 5 years Broadcast sales.
*Broadcast Sales Management experience a big plus.
*Experience calling on local and regional advertising agencies.
*Understand Nielsen ratings and the nuances of negotiating agency business.
*Track record of success in Local Direct Business.
*Proficient in: Microsoft Power Point, Excel and Word.
*Experience with OSI, Ad Connections, Matrix is a plus.
*Willing to have fun on the job while making some nice $$$.
Technical Media Producer (Director & Master Control)
WKTV NewsChannel 2 is in search of a part-time Technical Media Producer (Director & Master Control).
HOURS: Part-time Weekends
SUPERVISOR: Dave Streeter, Operations Mgr.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Must have good communication skills, the ability to think on his/her feet, knowledge of computers and production equipment. Candidate must have knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and basic broadcast operation. Ross Overdrive & Xpression knowledge a plus.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Run Master control with Harris Automation. Direct live newscasts with Ross Overdrive system. Use Photoshop and other editing software. Employment is contingent upon successful drug screening.
DESCRIPTION: WKTV NewsChannel 2, the NBC affiliate in Utica, NY, is looking for a candidate with directing and or master control experience. 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, camera operation, and audio operation.
WKTV is an equal opportunity employer. We produce nine newscasts per weekday, and three newscasts per weekend day.
POSITION OPENS: 10/1/2018
SEARCH CLOSES: When a suitable candidate is found
EMAIL RESUME TO: Dave Streeter, Operations Mgr. WKTV 5936 Smith Hill Road Utica, NY 13502 dstreeter@wktv.com
