Current Available Jobs for WTHI

Job Title:         Digital Content Producer     

Department:    Digital / News

Location:         Terre Haute, Indiana

WTHI-TV is seeking a Digital Content Producer / Digital Journalist to join our award-winning team.

The Digital Content Producer sits on our live desk and participates in the newsgathering process. Applicants must be innovative, reader-focused and full of creativity. 

WTHI-TV is a small market station (DMA 158).  We’re a dominant #1 station (on-air and online) with great resources and a long tradition of success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create accurate and engaging copy with keen attention to detail
• Copy edit/rewrite news stories for online posting
• Design/implement special online sections
• Participate in video streaming efforts
• Monitor and post of relevant content utilizing social media networks
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Degree in journalism preferred or related experience; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working Web samples and/or print pages preferred.
• Comfortable learning new software and demonstrate written mastery of the English language and the AP Style Guide

Special Skills (Preferred):

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
• Comprehension of non-linear video editing is also a huge plus
• ENPS

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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 and a 401(k) contribution plan for all employees. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):
• Anchor Sat/Sun 6pm, 10pm, and 11pm 30 minute newscast
• Prepare, write and edit scripts for newscasts and online and social networking products
• Produce newscasts for air
• Report news stories when assigned
• Be a strong storyteller
• Contribute story ideas on a regular basis, organizational skills and work under pressure a must
• Develop and maintain contacts and news sources throughout the viewing area
• Make public appearances
• Other job-related duties as required

Job Requirements:

• Strong writing and communication skills   
• Strong news judgment
• College degree in journalism or related field
• Valid Indiana or Illinois driver’s license and clean criminal/driving record
• Contract will be required

Special Skills (Preferred):

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure of strict deadlines
• Non-linear editing
• ENPS
• Web Publishing Skills
• 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 and a
401(k) contribution plan for all employees.

Job Description:

WTHI-TV’s Sales Department has an immediate opening for a Digital Sales Coordinator. The Digital Sales Coordinator will assist in leading the station’s efforts in the development of new and incremental digital business utilizing the best-in-class digital product suite from Allen Media Digital.

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• Will work alongside our Account Executives daily to help facilitate deep and mutually benefiting relationships with current and future clients.
• Will work in concert with the Allen Media support team and the WTHI DOS and LSM to help facilitate a unified approach to client solutions that include digital assets.
• Will also be responsible for prospecting new contacts and has the opportunity to sell and maintain their own portfolio of business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize project management and internal campaign trafficking tools to schedule and process digital advertising orders and requests.
• Provide input on sales promotion ideas and contesting to sales management team.
• Entering and maintaining digital campaigns utilizing station and vendor operating systems
• Prepare and submit sales and financial reports as directed.
• Assist in coaching and training the sales team by keeping them up to date on product knowledge.
• Support Local Sales Manager and Account Executives in overseeing and reporting on all digital campaigns.
• Keep LSM/DSM and GSM informed of any critical fulfillment/workflow issues.
• Attend internal and external meetings when needed.
• Ability and opportunity to sell digital products and services.
• Attend continuing educational courses regarding the ever-changing digital landscape.
• Other duties as assigned.

Digital Sales Coordinator Requirements:

• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Must be well organized, display a professional demeanor, exude high energy, and show attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive, energetic and self-starter; ability to overcome objections.
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adjust quickly to changes in the industry are also essential.
• Sales-related experience preferred.
• Pre-Employment Background Check.

Training/Equipment: Strong MS Office skills including Word, Advanced Excel, and PowerPoint required. Nielsen and Wide Orbit a plus.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel and long work hours may be required. A valid driver’s license, state-mandated automobile insurance and an acceptable driving record are also required.

 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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Please apply at:

https://allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers/wthi.html

About Allen Media Broadcasting:   

Allen Media Broadcasting offers strong benefits including health, vision, dental and life insurance for full-time employees and a 401(k)-contribution plan for eligible employees.                                                                                                                                

Job Title:          Local Sales Account Executive

Location:          WTHI-TV - Terre Haute, Indiana

Department:     TV Sales

WTHI-TV is seeking an Experienced Local Account Executive to join our award-winning team. WTHI-TV is a small market station. We are 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.  
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing and 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.