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.