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WTHI-TV is seeking an Experienced Local Account Executive to join our award-winning team. WTHI-TV is a small market station. We’re a dominant #1 station (on-air and online) with great resources and a long tradition of success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Expand local sales in the Terre Haute area by bringing new advertisers to the station, generating new leads, and selling digital advertising.
• Develop client relationships, contact key accounts, handling clients at various stages in the sales cycle including account updates, weekly projections and forecast of future advertising.
• Generate packages, negotiate advertising rates, create oral and written presentations and knowledge of Nielsen ratings is helpful.
• Monitor accounts receivables of client base.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with buyers and clients.
• Develop short and long range plans for revenue growth.
• Research, analyze, and monitor competitive media for new leads.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with emphasis in Business/Marketing/Communications.
• Sales related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the television, broadcasting and internet industries.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as commissions, proportions and percentages.
• Excellent public relations skills. Computer proficient. Ability to travel and work long hours.
• Valid driver’s license and state mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record are required.
• Background Check.

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About Allen Media Broadcasting:  

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees.

A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

WTHI-TV is seeking a person to work with a team of people to assist in the behind the scenes production of the News casts.

JOB SUMMARY:

Operate various equipment (audio, visual, graphics, lighting, digital) used for media production and/or transmission.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the director and studio staff to coordinate the action in the studio.
• Collaborate with set designers to determine the needs of the production.
• Builds and decorates the set and/or provides props used for production.
• Assist in the installation, operation and maintenance of sound recording equipment.
• Operate studio graphic systems during broadcast/production.
• Provide audio production-related support as needed, and may work with outside production facilities.
• Assist in digital media productions, liaising with appropriate departments.
• May convert analog recordings, film, or printed materials to digital format.
• Maintains and stores equipment, records and tapes.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to interact well with video journalists, anchors, videographers, news managers, production and engineering staff.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma. Experience in television, film, or post production preferred but not required.

Training/Equipment: N/A

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on an occasional basis.

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

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About Allen Media Broadcasting:  

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full time employees.

A 401(k) contribution plan for all employees.