Current Available Jobs for WLFI

Are you active on social media? If so, apply today to join our award-winning news team as a Digital Content Producer/Multiplatform Journalist at WLFI-TV in West Lafayette, Indiana. In this role, you will help us increase our local and national digital coverage across all areas of news including the politics, crime and courts, and much more.

The ideal candidate for this full-time, entry-level digital news position has strong online news writing skills and knows how to use social media to grow our audience. You’ll be creating content for WLFI.com and all our associated social media channels. You will also be asked to use one of our news cameras to shoot, write and edit stories for digital and on-air purposes. You may also be needed to fill in as a news producer.

If you have a college degree in Journalism or related field, or are working toward that degree, you could be the perfect fit.  We’ll teach you how to be a power user of our new CMS and a rich set of digital content creation tools. 

Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Allen Media Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally-protected status.

Note:  This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on background check.

Our next newsroom team member will deliver news important to viewers with local, accurate, and visual content. WLFI’s newsroom is a team atmosphere and we’re looking for someone with an understanding of local news, to come in and play a pivotal role in our successful newsroom.  The primary purpose is to create, lead and organize content for multiple platforms using strong editorial, journalistic, organizational and communication skills.

Key activities:

Developing newscasts and local programs; responsible for writing, and showcasing

Working closely with News managers and Producers to determine content

Executing time-sensitive decisions

Responsible for oversight of live broadcast

Desktop editing

Posting content to WLFI’s Web site

Requirements: 

Knowledge of ENPS, Edius preferred

Excellent conversational and creative writing skills

Must have strong communication and organization skills

Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Experience: 

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Experience as a producer preferred

Allen Media Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally-protected status.

NOTE: This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on Background Check. 

Apply online at www.wlfi.com      or      https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wlfi.html

We need a storyteller who understands how to develop local contacts and generate community news. 

Successful candidates must be able to shoot compelling video and interviews, report, write clearly, voice and edit stories for broadcast and post content to the web. Applicants must demonstrate ability to handle DV camera with hard drive, non-linear editing, laptop computer, web cam, mics, cables and any other equipment needed to perform the daily duties of digital news gathering. You must be prepared to perform multiple tasks and be able to work under deadline pressure.

Four year college degree in broadcast Journalism and internship in TV news required. Must have good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Note:  This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on Background check.

Allen Media Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally-protected status.

Apply online at   www.wlfi.com      or       https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wlfi.html

Position Summary:

The Junior Account Executive works to increase sales volume by aggressively seeking new customers for both TV and Digital business.   This person will learn the aspects of the television advertising industry, the local market and business development strategies and will be on the path to becoming a full Media Account Executive. Base salary plus commission and bonus potential. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Secure new business in both TV and Digital categories
• Prospect for new business through cold-calling (in-person and on phone), networking and more
• Achieve assigned revenue goals for TV and digital sales
• Build and maintain quality relationships with accounts
• Research, prepare and deliver sales presentations with marketing solutions
• Participation in periodic product launch/sales training

Requirements & Skills:

• Associate’s Degree or higher preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Entrepreneurial with a goal achievement orientation
• Multi-tasker with ability to adapt to fast-paced environment
• Strong computer and e-skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Background Check

Benefits:

• Base salary + uncapped commissions and incentives
• Expense account
• Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(K)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity for advancement

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You will be responsible for effectively maintaining and increasing revenue with established clients, as well as developing new business clients. Candidate must be able to develop relationships, have strong communication and organizational skills, and be able to create and deliver effective client presentations. Account Executives at WLFI are responsible for selling television and all digital platforms (WLFI desk top, app, tablet and mobile). We will provide training in all areas to help grow your abilities and ensure success.

As a WLFI Account Executive, basic computer capabilities in Microsoft Office are a must. A background in digital sales and marketing is a plus, sales experience is preferred.

A valid driver’s license, state mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record are also required. Individuals must be self-motivated, energetic, creative, and focused on success. We’re looking for our next professional success story!

Allen Media Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer. Allen Media Broadcasting recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other legally-protected status.

Note:  This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on Background Check.

Apply online at:     www.wlfi.com    or    https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wlfi.html

WLFI TV 18, the CBS affiliate in West Lafayette, IN, is looking for a candidate with directing and or Master Control experience. The ability to run Master control, ingest media into servers, and monitor on air signal output are the main responsibilities. This position will also direct live newscasts, and may perform various other tasks during live news broadcasts including audio operation.  The candidate will prepare playlist and programs for next day air, and purge content from the previous day’s logs. He / She must have good communication skills and the ability to react quickly to changes.

Ideal Candidates must be extremely detail-oriented, have a strong desire to learn, be able to work under pressure as part of a team, and be able to work flexible hours. If you are an experienced Director and or Production assistant looking to become a Director, this job is for you. 

Experience in Television Directing, is preferred.  Candidates must have knowledge of computers and production equipment. The use of Adobe Photoshop, other editing software, as well as control room experience preferred. Experience with non-linear editing systems as well as a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is encouraged.   Automation knowledge is a plus.

NOTE: This job description contains basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned. Job offer contingent on Background Check and Drug Screen.

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