Position Overview
Are you a storyteller who is passionate about commercial content, branding and its relevance to your community? Are you involved in your community and want to help local businesses thrive? Do you have strong leadership skills and are ready to take the next step in your broadcast career? A career as a television Production/Promotional Director at our Jonesboro, AR television stations might be the perfect fit for you.
Why work for us?
Television broadcasting is an awesome business, and this position allows you to accelerate your career in a constantly evolving broadcast industry. At KJNB you will be given the dual responsibility of overseeing our commercial production along with promoting and building our brand in the local business and non-profit community.
What you will do
You'll produce the commercials and promotions to air on our FOX and CBS affiliate stations with local content that connects with viewers.
You will be responsible for driving decisions about the editorial content and creative style of local programming.
You will review content to make sure it is fair and accurate before it airs.
You will identify future scheduled events and plan coverage around them for promos.
You'll interact with our clients and read and edit their materials to ensure they are comfortable with their commercial content and positioning.
You will drive the station's image marketing and promote local events as a resource and partner for local businesses and the non-profit community.
What qualities we hope to find in you
Creative thinkers who can create newscasts and local content with a defined personality that connects with viewers.
Detail-oriented visionaries who can identify future scheduled events and plan coverage around them.
Strong problem-solving abilities, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate clearly and react quickly to unexpected occurrences by multitasking and managing shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
Commitment to the journalistic integrity of the station and ethical standards.
Knowledge of the target demographics of their viewership to leverage this knowledge to position and brand the station.
Team-oriented and customer-focused by providing creative support to the sales department and clients regarding commercial content and messaging.
You "MUST HAVE" these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity.
Must be local to the Jonesboro, AR marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
Intimate knowledge of commercial/promotions. Additional knowledge of master control operations is a plus.
Available to work regular and non-regular business hours.
Project a positive attitude and image of themselves and KJNB to the local community.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
A college education is preferred along with prior experience working in television or radio newsrooms.
A valid driver's license and the ability to drive and own a vehicle for transportation to and from the office.
Must pass a drug test.
Be 18 years or older.
Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Fluent in English.
What do we offer the successful candidate?
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on your skills and work experience. The salary is $40,000 to $50,000 per year depending on your experience.
COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Experience:
Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Jonesboro, AR 72401 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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