VT Radio and TV Jobs

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Account Executive: Vox AM/FM cluster in Burlington/Plattsburgh has an active and billing account list available for a true pro. We need someone who has a passion for sales and earning a substantial income. The available list will be the basis for someone earning more.

We offer a terrific group of radio stations along with new media which you'll represent. We'll want our person to grow existing business and develop new business. A great career and long-term position with a locally-owned and operated company awaits you. This is definitely not corporate and this building is full of people having fun doing what we do. This positions offers a very good financial compensation in the 55-70K range, health and benefit package along with bonus plan. Previous sales experience in media would help but it's not necessary.

Send your resume and selling philosophy along with a letter of introduction that will make it so we can't wait to talk with you!  Send your package to neast71@aol.com. We are an EOE and we encourge everyone to apply. People from the Champlain Valley are highly encouraged. Posted January 26, 2012.

 

Digital Media Producer:   Come join a newsroom team dedicated to growing its online page views. If you follow social media, current events, and love being a part of the conversation, this job is for you. We are a duopoly that runs two sites. You must be flexible to work different hours under special circumstances to help with breaking news.   Description:

-Interact with our followers on Facebook

-Post dozens of stories a day on our two station websites                

-Develop special web pages for special events, such as elections and American Idol   Requirements: The right candidate will have passion for news and social media, knowledge about grammar and sentence structure, and follow trending topics as well as news stories. A college degree or equivalent experience is required.  

Send your resume to Tracy Davis, News Director, 298 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, VT 05446 or e-mail TDavis@smithmediavt.com. EOE.  Posted Jan. 16, 2012.

 

Marketing Consultant: WIZN/WBTZ has an opening for a Marketing Consultant. Position includes health insurance, 401K and great working environment. Experience not necessary, but a plus. References must be included with resume to Candis Leopold, Sales Manager, WIZN/WBTZ, P.O. Box 4489, Burlington, VT 05406 or cleopold@hallradio.com.  Hall Radio is an EOE. Posted Jan. 13, 2012.

 

Reporter/Photographer: Hearst owned NBC affiliate in the Burlington, VT/ Plattsburgh, NY market seeks a Next Generation Journalist to enterprise, write, shoot, edit and deliver news to all platforms, including, but not limited to, web, broadcast and digital channels.

The right candidate must have strong writing and communication skills and be able to excel at enterprise reporting. Experience with non-linear editing and camera operation is necessary. An understanding of news production techniques, ability to develop engaging presentation and the ability to analyze news situations in order to provide accurate information, insight and perspective are highly essential to this position.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year professional news reporter experience as well as a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Should have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record. This position is based out of our Colchester, VT newsroom. If you’re looking to challenge yourself and take the next step in your career, send your demo/resume/cover letter indicating referral source to: Sinan Sadar, News Director-WPTZ 5 Television Drive, Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 or email humanresources@wptz.com.  EOE.  Closing Date: February 29, 2012.  Posted January 13, 2012.

 

SALES ASSOCIATE:  DO YOU HAVE A SUCCESSFUL TRACK RECORD IN SALES OR A RELATED FIELD? CONSIDER YOURSELF AN ORGANIZED SELF STARTER? LIKE WORKING IN A FAST PACED, EVER CHANGING ENVIRONMENT? IF YOU HAVE GOOD WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER WHERE YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF YOUR OWN FINANCIAL DESTINY …. WE’D LIKE TO TALK TO YOU.

CATAMOUNT RADIO IS INTERVIEWING FOR SALES ASSOCIATES. ….OFFERING A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE AND BENEFITS. COMPUTER LITERACY A MUST. SEND RESUME WITH COVER LETTER TO CATAMOUNT RADIO SALES, PO BOX 30, RUTLAND, VERMONT 05702. CATAMOUNT RADIO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIATES IN E-VERIFY. Posted Jan. 3, 2012.

 

 

Marketing Consultant: WOKO/WKOL/WJOY/WIZN/WBTZ- Hall Radio is accepting applications for a Marketing Consultant position. This sales job includes developing marketing plans, writing commercials and collecting balances. This job gives you the freedom to essentially run your own business and work for the top radio stations in the market. Sales experience helpful but we will train the right candidate. Send resume and references to ddubonnet@hallradio.com or to General Manager Dan Dubonnet c/o Hall Radio, P.O. Box 489 Burlington, VT 05406. Hall Communications is an EOE.  Posted Dec. 12, 2011.

 

Assignment Editor: WPTZ/WNNE-TV is seeking an Assignment Editor to be based in our Plattsburgh, N.Y. studio. The Assignment Editor oversees news content on a daily basis. They act as a liaison between public and private entities and reporters, to collect and organize news-worthy information for newscasts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Alert Newsrooms to breaking news situations.

• Provide guidance to reporters/photographers for daily assignments.

• Contribute story planning and research to assist reporters and producers.

• Provide long and short-term planning of news programming, including special projects and sweeps.

• Assist with updating station’s website, social media and digital media platforms.

• Provide backup assistance to producers as necessary. Vacancy Type: Full Time. Date Posted: 9/19/2011 Closing Date: 1/13/2012

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years news desk (TV or radio) experience. Requirements: Qualifications Requirements:

• Excellent verbal communication and phone etiquette are a must.

• Must be able to work in fast paced environment and work independently.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications preferred. Additional Information: EOE. To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to: WPTZ-Assignment Editor Search, Attention: Sinan Sadar, 5 Television Drive Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901 Or email: humanresources@wptz.com Posted Dec. 8, 2011.

 

 

Asst. Director/Technical Director for broadcast TV: WCAX-TV is searching for an experienced, creative individual with leadership and team skills to produce top quality, live broadcast News programs. Responsibilities include Directing, Switching, Graphics Creation and other related duties. Previous experience is required. Additional skills with Photoshop, character generators, editing and other production equipment are a plus. Send resumes and reels to:  jobs@wcax.com.  Or: Production, WCAX-TV, P.O. Box 4508, Burlington, VT 05406.  EOE.  Posted Dec 2, 2011.