Job Vacancies and Positions

 

 

Job Title:             Account Executive

Station:               KKPT-FM

Location:             Little Rock

KKPT-FM in Little Rock has an immediate opening for an Account Executive. This position is responsible for calling on existing accounts for sales presentations as well as constantly prospecting and developing new clients. You will research the needs of clients and recommend creative, effective ideas for advertisements. You will work with the Production Director to develop relevant, marketable copy for clients. Qualifications include having proficient verbal, written and presentation skills and the ability to project a competent, professional image. You must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance. All candidates must fill out an employment application before being considered for employment. To request an application, contact us today at Signal Media of Arkansas, Inc., 2400 Cottondale lane, Little Rock, AR, 72202, 501/664-9410 or FAX 501/664-5871. EOE 7/3/09



Job Title:           Advertising Sales Representative

Station:             Noalmark Broadcasting

Location:           Hot Springs

Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation in Hot Springs has an opening for an advertising sales representative.  Some experience is desirable but not mandatory.  We are looking for the type of person who would like to make the beautiful city of Hot Springs their permanent home.  KLAZ is part of a five station cluster in the Hot Springs and Malvern area and is owned by Noalmark Broadcasting Corporation of El Dorado, Arkansas.  We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly urge all interested females and minorities to apply.  Send your resume with references to 208 Buena Vista, Hot Springs, AR, 71913.  For more information email Jamie@klaz.com.  6/30/2009
 


Job Title:           Traffic Assistant

Station:              WRD Entertainment

Location:           Batesville

We are looking for an experienced and organized person that is dependable, pays special attention to detail, has basic computer skills, and able to comply with deadlines.  This is a full time position in a small town located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.  We have six radio stations and a weekly newspaper.  Duties and Responsibilities are but not limited to -  Creating daily traffic logs, contract entry, assigning copy/cart numbers, formatting programs, data entry, assisting traffic director with assigned tasks, maintaining public files and various other tasks.  Experience with Visual Traffic Software a plus.  Please email resume to ginger@cr93.com attention: Traffic Position, or mail resume to WRDE, Inc., P.O. Box 2077, Batesville, AR  72503.  (attn: Traffic Position)    WRD Entertainment, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  (position to be filled by July 1, 2009)  6/17/2009
 



Job Title:           News Photogtapher

Station:             KLRT-TV FOX 16

Location:           Little Rock

 

FOX 16, Arkansas’ new Evening News leader, is looking for a full-time News Photographer to work in our all digital newsroom. Candidates should adhere to NPPA standards; have an excellent eye for composition and the desire to be a creative storyteller. 2 years TV News experience at a network affiliate required. Familiarity with ENG and SNG trucks and non-linear editing is preferred.  If you want to be part of our Emmy award winning team, please send tape and resume immediately to Ed Trauschke, News Director, FOX 16, 10800 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72204 No phone calls. EEO ed@fox16.com.  6/09/2009

 





Job Title:           Director of Sales

Station:             KHLS/KLCN/KAMJ/KQMJ/KOSE

Location:           Blytheville

Sudbury Broadcasting Group including stations KHLS, KLCN, KAMJ, KQMJ and KOSE, is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Sales.  The Director of Sales is responsible for recruiting, developing, training and motivating a highly aggressive sales staff. It will be the responsibility of the Director of Sales to implement the sales plan, lead by example, and maintain a sales list making sure that list exceeds its budget every month.  The Director of Sales will be charged with leading a sales team that reaches and exceeds its monthly sales budget. The Director of Sales would work with other members of the management team in developing these sales and profit goals and in developing a sales plan that will ensure that we reach and exceed our budget goals.  Please refer all applicants to:  Jean Lucas White, Sudbury Broadcasting Group, 125 S. Second St., (P.O. Box 989, Blytheville, AR  72316-0989), 870-762-2093 or Toll-Free 800-737-0096.  Email: sbgjobs@sudburybroadcastinggroup.com.  EOE.  6/9/2009       
 



Job Title:           Full-Time Associate Director

Station:             KAIT-TV

Location:           Jonesboro

KAIT-TV has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Associate Director.  The person we are looking for should be a Graphic Artist for on-air & on-line product. 
Responsibilities include operating a Chyron graphics

machine, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Elements for newscasts and our online products.  Other duties may include but not limited to posting content to kait8.com, running the audio board, studio camera, and day

to day upkeep of our studios.  Accuracy and the ability to work under tight deadlines a must. We are seeking an individual with a positive attitude, flexibility, strong work ethic, and an intense desire to succeed.  Must be

able to work early mornings, evenings or weekends as required.  A high school diploma or GED as well as familiarity with broadcast quality equipment is preferred.  Please contact
Hatton Weeks, News Director

P. O. Box 790 Jonesboro, AR, 72403-0790.  E-mail:  hweeks@kait8.com.  EOE.  6/8/2009
 


Job Title:           Production Director  

Locally owned group of heritage stations with the biggest sticks in the area has a rare opening. We are looking for an experienced programmer with the following styles, attributes, experience, and ideas:
• We want to play the hits
•Experience in writing great imaging
•Air-checking talent and coaching them to be great
•Hold your people accountable
•Work with digital medias like texting, facebook, twitter, to help market station events
•Team player who will take the vision from the GM and Ops Mgr and implement it
•Uses all available tools to make all of our stations better
•Keeps a station fresh through contesting, information sent out to jocks

If you are that person, send your resume along with aircheck to aircheck1@hotmail.com

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage women and minorities to apply.  6/5/2009


Job Title:           Traffic Assistant (Temporary FT)

Station:             KFSM-TV

Location:           Ft Smith

KFSM-TV in Fayetteville is looking for a temporary fulltime Traffic Assistant.  The primary focus of the position is to insure accurate and timely preparation of the daily operations log.  The minimum requirements include experience in use of computer systems as related to logs and the ability to do detail work.  Typing and clerical skills are required and a computer background is a must.  Previous traffic experience is preferred.  A minimum of two years work experience is also necessary.  Interested parties should submit resume, application and references to Mark LaCrue, General Sales Manager, KFSM-TV, P.O. Box 369, Fort Smith, AR 72902, fax 479-783-3295, or e-mail jobs@kfsm.com. No phone calls, please.  KFSM-TV is an equal opportunity employer.  6/4/2009
 


Job Title:           Reporter

Station:             KNWA-TV

Location:           Fayetteville

 

KNWA-TV / KFTA-TV, NBC and FOX affiliates, are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our Reporter Team.  To be a qualified candidate you need at least 1 year of on-air reporting experience, some background knowledge and skill shooting and editing video, a ``get-it-done`` positive attitude, and a sense of urgency. A college degree is preferred, along with knowledge of Avid`s INews system and Avid Newscutter. Send cover letter, resume and non-returnable resume tape to: Reporter, KNWA-TV / KFTA-TV, 15 South Block Avenue, Suite 101, Fayetteville, AR 72701. KNWA-TV / KFTA-TV are equal opportunity employers.  5/20/2009
 


Job Title:           Anchor

Station:             KFSM-TV

Location:           Ft Smith

 

The primary focus of the Anchor is to present the News for our major newscasts and to help gather and edit News presented on television, online and wireless.  A minimum of two years experience anchoring for a commercial television news operation is required.  An above-average, demonstrable knowledge of television newscast production techniques and television news writing are also required.  Must possess a valid State Driver's License (or be able to get one).  We are looking for a four-year college degree in liberal arts or journalism.  Interested parties should submit resume, application and references to Rick Bagley, News Director, KFSM-TV, 4201 North Shiloh Drive, Suite 169, Fayetteville, AR 72703 or e-mail jobs@kfsm.com or fax 479-521-6579.  EOE.  4/22/09

 


Job Title:           Sports Anchor/Video Journalist

Station:             KAIT-TV

Location:           Jonesboro

 

KAIT-TV, Raycom Media’s ABC affiliate in Jonesboro has an immediate opening for a Sports/News Anchor/Video Journalist.  This person needs to be self motivated to cover the local sports stories of the day anchoring weekend sports and reporting either sports or news three days per week.  Must be able to shoot, write, edit stories for the web, regularly scheduled newscasts, special programs, or story assignments using compelling storytelling techniques.  Must be able to report live, on location sports and news stories.  Must be able to handle gear for newsgathering situations including 30 lbs unassisted.  Other duties as assigned.  Bachelor’s degree preferred in Communications, Journalism or related area.  Send resume, cover letter and non-returnable DVD or web link or your work to:  Hatton Weeks, News Director, KAIT-TV, P.O. Box 790, Jonesboro, AR 72403.  No phone calls please.  EOE.  4/22/2009


 

Job Title:           Marketing Producer

Station:             KAIT-TV

Location:           Jonesboro

 

KAIT has an immediate opening for a Marketing producer.  You will be responsible for shooting footage for studio, field, news, programming and special projects.  You must possess strong writing, shooting and editing skills.  Experience in non-linear editing on Edius/Canopus system preferred with proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects.  College degree and/or equivalent job experience in commercial production preferred.  Send your resume with cover letter to Jeremy Shirley, Marketing Director, KAIT-TV, P. O. Box 790, Jonesboro, AR, 72403-0790.  EOE.  4/9/2009


Job Title:           Video Journalist

Station:             KAIT-TV

Location:           Jonesboro

 

KAIT-TV, Raycom Media’s ABC Affiliate in Jonesboro, AR is looking for a full time Video Journalist.   This person will be responsible for reporting, shooting and editing their own material.  Storytelling with words and video is a must.  The successful candidate will understand how to operate an ENG truck and work in a tapeless newsroom.  This position will either be a photographer or video journalist three days and a video journalist two days each week.  Experience preferred, but will hire someone with great potential and work ethic.  Bachelor’s degree preferred in Journalism, Communications or related field.  Send cover letter, resume and non-returnable DVD of your work to:  Hatton Weeks, News Director, KAIT-TV, P.O. Box 790, Jonesboro, AR 72403.  No phone calls please.  EOE.  3/31/2009
 


 

Job Title:           Corporate Sponsorship Sales Executive

Station:             Razorback Sports Properties

Location:           Little Rock

 

Razorback Sports Properties ( ISP Sports) is seeking a Corporate Sponsorship Sales Executive. They are looking for a media sales professional with a history of success in areas of radio, print, internet, non-traditional revenue, hospitality.  Candidates must have at least 5 years of related experience.   All interested applicants must complete an application online located here: http://ispsports.com/careers-job-openings.cfm?cid=5&tid=&jid=63. No Phone Calls Please.

 





Job Title:           Sports Director

Station:             KFSM-TV

Location:           Ft Smith

KFSM-TV in Fayetteville is looking for a Sports Director.  The primary focus of the position is to supervise the day-to-day operation of the Sports Department.  Ensure proper coverage and coverage planning of local sports events and local sports figures.  A four year college degree in journalism or related field is required.  Two years experience as a sports anchor/reporter/photographer at a commercial television stations is also required.  Interested parties should submit resume, application and references to Rick Bagley, News Director, KFSM-TV, 4201 North Shiloh Drive, Suite 169, Fayetteville, AR 72703 or e-mail jobs@kfsm.com or fax 479-521-6579.  EOE.  3/16/2009

 




Job Title:           Morning Show Producer

Station:             KNWA-TV

Location:           Fayetteville
 

KNWA-TV, Northwest Arkansas` NBC Affiliate, is looking for a morning show producer. The right candidate will be motivated, organized, a positive leader, familiar with what makes news upbeat and entertaining, a strong writer and ready to hit the ground running.  To be a qualified candidate you need at least 2 years of newsroom experience, a ``get-it-done`` positive attitude, and a sense of urgency. A college degree is preferred, along with knowledge of Avid`s INews system. Send cover letter, resume and non-returnable resume tape (if applicable) to: AM Producer, KNWA-TV, 15 South Block Avenue, Suite 101, Fayetteville, AR 72701. KNWA-TV is an equal opportunity employer.  3/11/2009

 

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