Current Available Jobs for WTVA

Mississippi TV, LLC has an immediate opening for a Full Time Producer.

Brief Description

Are you a news junkie? Are you creative, passionate about telling stories and want to use
your writing skills to make a difference? WTVA in beautiful Tupelo, Mississippi, needs a
focused, detail-oriented producer to join our award-winning news team.

The ideal candidate will be able to produce fast-paced, hard-hitting newscasts, understand
basic producing functions including rundowns, newscast timing and meeting production
needs. Will work with anchors and reporters, editing, writing news stories. Other duties
include writing and editing stories to the website and social media.

The ideal candidate must be a team player, work well under deadlines, communicate
effectively and show leadership skills. We’re looking for great, newsroom citizens.

Duties required but are not limited to: working knowledge of the news gathering process,
strong news judgement and the ability to frame stories effectively. Knowledge of proper
grammar is a must. This person must thrive under pressure, able to make quick decisions
and adapt to last-minute changes.

Minimum Requirements

Four-year college or university degree and/or previous experience in a television, print, or
newsroom preferred.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Contact
To apply, submit resume to:

Pat Peterson, News Director
ppeterson@wtva.com
P.O. Box 320
Tupelo, MS 38802-0320

MS TV LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mississippi TV, LLC/WTVA in Tupelo-Columbus, Mississippi, has an immediate opening for a Multimedia
Journalist (MMJ).

Do you want to work with one of the best news and weather teams in the Southeast? WTVA has an
exciting opportunity to join our award-winning newsroom as an MMJ. This is a terrific opportunity for
talented and focused journalists looking for that first job right out of college. This position could also be
a good fit for someone with behind the scenes experience looking for an on-air opportunity.

The ideal candidate must be able to dig for stories, turn them on tight deadlines, and go live on location.
Our MMJs shoot, write and edit their own content for our on-air, digital, and social media platforms. Our
MMJs thrive on breaking news, current events and they know what is happening in the market. We are
looking for passionate and dedicated team members who are team players and good newsroom citizens.
Excellent time management skills are required.

We believe our newsroom is the perfect place to develop your career. WTVA invests in coaching and
training opportunities.

Minimum requirements

• Must have a four-year college or university degree and/or previous experience in a television,
  radio, print or online newsroom.
• Must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Must be a licensed driver and insurable for a motor vehicle.
• Must undergo a writing test.

To apply, submit a resume and a link of some of your recent on-air work to:

Pat Peterson
News Director
WTVA
P.O. Box 320
Tupelo, MS 38802-0320
ppeterson@wtva.com

MISSISSIPPI TV, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mississippi TV, LLC / WTVA in Tupelo-Columbus, Mississippi, has an immediate opening for
a Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist.

Do you want to work with one of the best news and weather teams in the Southeast?
WTVA-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time Meteorologist/MMJ. We are looking for a
passionate, creative and driven professional to join our award-winning team. Tornado Alley
has shifted to Mississippi. We need a storyteller that’s ready to cover and forecast
tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, snow and ice in one of the busiest weather markets in the
country. We have the latest weather technology and tools, including augmented reality
capabilities to help you tell compelling weather stories both in the studio and out in the
field. You’ll work with a talented team of dedicated journalists and meteorologists who
work together to keep our communities informed and safe. You’ve got to be a team player
to succeed in our newsroom. The ideal candidate must be able to present clear, focused
and accurate forecasts and be able to handle breaking weather and severe weather
coverage in a calm, professional and reassuring manner. The position involves extreme
flexibility, including working whenever severe weather threatens our market.

The MMJ part of this position involves field reporting. You’ll get the chance to develop your
reporting and storytelling skills and you’ll showcase your work live in our daily newscasts.
The position involves shooting, writing and editing news packages and stories for both
broadcast and on our digital and social media platforms. The ideal candidate must
embrace news reporting, keep up to date with national state and local news and be
passionate about telling stories in our communities.

Minimum requirements include a BS/BA degree in meteorology, atmospheric science or
equivalent. A minor or emphasis in broadcast meteorology, communications or journalism
is helpful. A pre-employment background check and drug test is required. The candidate
must be licensed and insured to drive a vehicle.

To apply, submit a resume and a link of some of your recent on-air work, including both
forecasting and reporting to:

Pat Peterson
News Director, WTVA
PO BOX 320 Tupelo, Mississippi 38802
ppeterson@wtva.com

MISSISSIPPI TV, LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Do you want to join a premier multimedia company? WTVA, the Allen Media Broadcasting team in Northeast
Mississippi, is looking for the next high-level achiever to join our team! A WTVA Sales Account Executive needs to
be highly self-motivated, driven to exceed expectations, and attracted to a position that has no limits to personal
growth or success. As a Sales Account Executive, you will be expected to work both at the station as well as
outside of the station making sales calls and/or visiting with clients or potential clients daily.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain business on all platforms – TV, Digital and Events
• Prospect, contact and present to new businesses to generate new advertising revenue
• Create and deliver sales presentations to clients & agencies
• Ensure all revenue goals are achieved
• Form strategic business and market partnerships
• Collaborate with station departments to ensure client satisfaction
• Act as negotiator for assigned accounts; ensure proposals align with station strategies.

Required Skills:

• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Excellent understanding of marketing, the advertising marketplace and competition
• A positive, results-oriented attitude and must be a team player
• Proficiency with Google Workspace
• Strong formal and interpersonal communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Must have a proven track record in sales and new business development
• Experience in TV/Radio/Newspaper or other sales related experience is preferred
• Must have personal insured transportation & valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

To apply, submit resumé to:
Ashley Norman, General Sales Manager
anorman@wtva.com

WTVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.