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Join LR: Seeking writer for mobile

Steve Safran — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:25:07 +0000

As part of the Lost Remote reboot, we’re reaching out to new voices. We are seeking a volunteer writer who knows about the local mobile space to join our team. We’d like an expert who can regularly update LR with information about mobile, particularly as it pertains to local advertising and location-awareness. No, we can’t pay anything – LR is an all-volunteer operation. But you’ll get great exposure and you’ll have a whole lot of fun. If you’re interested, email us at tips@lostremote.com.

Internet Sales Executive, KVVU-TV

Cory Bergman — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:24:36 +0000

Leave the cold country behind and head for the southwest sunshine!

The best in Local News and Fox entertainment in the Entertainment
Capitol of the world is looking for top notch TV Sales
professionals.

Yes…you heard me correctly! :-)

Meredith/FOX5 LAS VEGAS KVVU TV is searching for a

Internet Sales (Web Account) Executive

Position Summary: Internet advertising sales and service. Developing
new business, developmental accounts, and servicing existing
accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

All must be met to be considered.

Education:

High school graduate. College or Broadcasting sales courses helpful.
Sales training, time management, people management and communications
studies.

Experience:

3 to 5 years television sales or related experience. Previous Web
experience preferred.

Specific Knowledge:

Able to handle a variety of personalities. Have good presentation
skills with knowledge of TV Scan, Scarborough and WideOrbit.

Resumes to: atorcello@kvvu.com

Video Faculty, Northwestern University

Cory Bergman — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:23:20 +0000

The Medill School at Northwestern University is reinventing its
journalism curriculum to add emphasis throughout the program on
multimedia journalism, audience understanding and engagement and
online publishing. We are looking for several innovative media
professionals or academics who can help us develop new courses and
teach undergraduate and master’s students.

We are particularly interested in people who can teach journalism
videography, including the creative use of video story forms and
production techniques to create video news and feature packages for
digital distribution via Web, cell phones and handheld devices.
Instructor and students primarily use small handheld digital video
cameras and do some field producing and editing on wireless laptops.

Northwestern University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity
employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

Immediate opening. These appointments would run for one or two years,
with a mutually agreeable option to extend beyond that. This is an
exciting opportunity for people interested in helping prepare the
next generation of multimedia journalists.

If you are interested in exploring these opportunities, send an email
to Janice Castro, jcastro@northwestern.edu .

Mkt. Research Analyst, Internet Broadcasting

Cory Bergman — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:28:22 +0000

Internet Broadcasting produces over 70 television station web sites
for the premier broadcasters in the country: NBC, Cox Television,
Hearst-Argyle, Post-Newsweek, Meredith Broadcasting, The McGraw-Hill
Companies, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Scripps Howard, and
Telemundo Local.

With over 12 million monthly unique visitors, Internet Broadcasting
is the third largest source of news and information on the web and is
ranked in America’s Top 40 Web Companies by AC Nielsen. As the
nation’s largest publisher of local online news, Internet
Broadcasting continues to grow by delivering the News that Hits Home
to our nationwide audience.

MARKETING RESEARCH ANALYST, REQ #046-07

POSITION STATEMENT:

The Marketing Research Analyst is responsible for providing
day-to-day support for Internet Broadcasting sales and content
managers, including market research, sales presentations and traffic
analysis for individual sites and partner groups across the Internet
Broadcasting network.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Generates customized PowerPoint research presentations.

Generates marketplace and site traffic analyses using syndicated
research and internal reporting tools.

Works closely with the Regional Sales Directors and Sales Support
Group to plan and develop client pitches and long-form presentations.

Works closely with Content Directors to analyze site performance and
produce trending reports and long-form presentations.

Provides accurate and timely answers for sales, content and marketing
teams, and handles occasional requests from station sales and research
teams.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)
REQUIRED:

BA or BS degree in Marketing, Business or relevant field required.

2+ years experience working in media marketing, market research, or a
high level sales support role.

Advanced skill in PowerPoint 2000 required.

Familiarity with syndicated research sources (Nielsen//Net Ratings,
Scarborough Research, Marshall Marketing) and internal reporting
systems (WebTrends, WebSideStory, Omniture).

2+ years of spreadsheet software usage. Excel 2000 preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are driven
to succeed and seeking an opportunity with a fast growing media
company ~ this is the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Please send your resume and cover letter to: jobs@ibsys.com. Must
include Req # in subject line of email.

Internet Broadcasting Systems provides equal employment opportunities
(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,
age, disability, marital/ familial status, ancestry, or public
assistance in accordance with applicable federal, state and local
laws.

Ad Sales Ops. Coord., CBS Stations Digital

Cory Bergman — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:26:38 +0000

The Sales Operations Coordinator will be responsible for collecting
and entering all interactive advertising orders. The Sales Ops
Coordinator will serve as the point person to collect all creative
assets from the stations or agencies and input them into the systems
so they are available to the Account Services Team for trafficking.
This individual will work with corporate and station personnel as
well as provide optimal client service and support for all
advertisers, agencies and partners. The Sales Operations
Coordinator will report to the Sales Operations Account Services
Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

â€¢ Review and approve stations insertion orders for accuracy and
completion

â€¢ Test and review all campaign creatives, click-thru URLs prior to
campaigns going live; making minor corrections if needed based on
creative specs

â€¢ Upload all creative assets to creative library so they are
available to traffic

â€¢ Monitor creative submissions and follow-up with stations when
creatives are missing

â€¢ Entering orders into the contract management system (Solbright)

â€¢ Track progress of orders from receipt to going â€œliveâ€

â€¢ Create delivery reports upon completion of a campaign as needed

â€¢ Review pacing reports daily for under-delivery risks

â€¢ Monitor and manage group email account

â€¢ Provide screen shots as needed to stations or clients of campaign
once live

â€¢ Manage inventory avail requests

EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate must have direct experience in the Internet
advertising industry. This individual should have experience with an
online ad server, including DoubleClick, 24/7 Real Media or Atlas.
HTML and creative skills a plus. This individual will possess a BA/BS
degree (or equivalent training and experience). Ideal candidate is
extremely detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, has the ability
to multitask, possesses strong written and verbal communication
skills, solid computer/technical skills, and thrives in a fast-paced,
deadline oriented environment.

Please send resume and cover letter to DMG.RECRUITMENT@CBS.COM

How to apply =
via email to DMG.RECRUITMENT@CBS.COM

Web Producer, 1010WINS.com

Cory Bergman — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:23:51 +0000

1010WINS.com, the award-winning 24-hour New York City all-news Web
site, is looking for a Web producer. Duties include, but are not
limited to: producing news material for the Web site in a timely
manner, including story selection, coordinating stories with station
editors, writing, copyediting, headline writing, audio, video and
still photo selection; posting breaking news quickly and accurately;
updating/refreshing existing site content several times throughout
day; helping Web staff and news editors with special projects when
necessary; monitor home page and site sections for outdated material
and style and managing user-generated content.

We’re looking for a creative team player who is flexible, has a good
nose for news and is looking to grow with the site/station. You must
be able to juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, work in an
ever-changing, fast paced environment and pay strict adherence to
detail. Oh and you must love what you do!

The Web producer will cover a Monday – Friday evening shift and
breaking news and special events as needed.

Qualifications: Experience in print or with other online news Web
sites is required; Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or
related field; a good working knowledge of Photoshop, video/audio
editing tools, basic HTML, AP writing style and Web content
management systems is helpful. Applicants must be strong writers and
be willing to work flexible hours. Successful writing test is
mandatory. Position will report to Senior Web Producer,
1010wins.com.

CBS Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.

Please send resumes to: tmcateer@wins.com or via U.S. mail at the
address below. No calls please.

Mr. Tim McAteer
Managing Editor
1010wins.com
1010 WINS Radio
888 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10106

Internet Sales Manager, KING-TV

Cory Bergman — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 01:41:30 +0000

Internet Sales Manager

Department: Sales
Status: Regular Full Time
Job ID: K07R17

Ranked number one in the Puget Sound market, Belo Seattle/KING5 is a dynamic thought-leader in both technological advancement and award winning programming. KING5 is looking for a highly enthusiastic, self-motivated Internet Sales Manager with tremendous sales and people skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively operate within a high energy, flexible and constantly evolving team environment; and a very strong understanding and interest in the online retail, broader internet and overall multi-media industry. If you are a creative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment, KING5 Sales wants to talk to you.

Brief Description of Duties

The ideal candidate will have extensive contacts within online advertisers and agencies to forge new business development. Responsibilities include achieving overall internet sales revenue goals, valuation and management of inventory, motivating, coaching and developing a team of Account Executives charged with prospecting, identifying customer needs, crafting solutions, negotiating and closing contracts. Will work closely with the Director of Digital Media on business development projects including content partnerships. The Internet Sales Manager must be extremely partner focused, proactive, innovative, and work effectively within an integrated sales management team environment that includes broadcast television stations and a regional cable network. Must also be results-driven and committed to creating new business opportunities.

Qualifications

College degree with minimum five years media and management experience preferred, strong creative, interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience of the evolving interactive media businesses and multi media platforms.

Send 2 copies of your resume, and a cover letter to us.

KING 5 TV accepts resumes for current open positions only. Unsolicited resumes will not be retained. To apply for any of the positions listed, please send 2 copies of your resume and cover letter (specifying the job number) to the address listed below. You may also submit this information by emailing hr@king5.com, or by fax at (206) 448-3196.

KING 5 TV
Human Resources
333 Dexter Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98109

KING 5 TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we invite you to explore career opportunities at our company. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or conditions specifically prohibited by federal, state, and local legislation.

AM Reporter (Road Warrior), WAGA-TV

Cory Bergman — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:39:57 +0000

Sets up and executes live feature segments on Good Day Atlanta; when
necessary, functions as a news reporter, interviewing subjects of
news stories in the field and packaging news reports; maintains
contacts with sources and cultivates new sources; stays abreast of
local events and entertainment news; integrates graphics, video tape
with audio tracks to produce feature stories for broadcast on
newscasts and special news programming; researches and develops
stories and story ideas for future use; assumes responsibility for
final content and presentation of feature segments and news reports
on the air; appears on camera live, both in the studio and at remote
locations. Candidate must be a skilled live television performer who
displays an outgoing, exuberant personality. Candidate must
demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy; must have
the skills and experience necessary to make independent editorial
decisions in the field and to supervise photographers and technical
staff assigned to work with him/her in the field; must have the
ability to learn to use the newsroomâ€™s computer system; must
communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public
in person and over the telephone; must have a college degree and at
least two years experience as a news reporter for a commercial
television station.

Send resume with salary requirements and a non-returnable tape to
Human resources, WAGA/FOX 5 Atlanta, 1551 Briarcliff Road, NE,
Atlanta, GA 30306 or fax to 404-724-4426. No phone calls please. EOE
M/F/D/V

Post Editor, WAGA-TV

Cory Bergman — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:38:28 +0000

Shoot videotape in field, newsroom and studio; collect information
and sound-bites at the scene of news, and sports events; edit news
stories on deadline in the newsroom and in the field; operate
audio/video/microwave equipment for remotes; and maintain assigned
equipment. Candidates must demonstrate skill in video tape
photography and editing on deadline. Candidates must have a strong
interest in sports and must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Candidates must also be able to communicate clearly and deal
effectively and politely with the public. They must provide a copy
of their 3-year MVR report, and have at least two years experience as
a photographer in the news department of a commercial TV station.

News Editor (PT), KGW-TV

Cory Bergman — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 23:36:59 +0000

KGW, a Belo Corp subsidiary, has an opening for an individual to work
as a Part-time Editor in our News Department. Position requires the
ability to edit video for news as assigned. Responsibilities also
include rolling news elements for live newscast.

Candidate should have at least two years previous experience editing
video for a television news organization. Previous experience with
linear and non-linear edit systems is preferred. The successful
candidate will be quick thinking, detail-oriented and able to meet
deadlines. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy
environment is also a plus. Variable shift may include weekends
and/or nights.

You are encouraged to refer qualified applicants to us for this
opening. The closing date on this position is June 20, 2007.

Applicant finalists will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug
test and furnish evidence of employment authorization and
identification. No telephone calls please. EOE

Interested individuals should send their resume, tape to:

Human Resources
KGW
1501 SW Jefferson Street
Portland, OR 97201