Current Available Jobs for KADN

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

KADN/KLAF, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA, is looking for an experienced Digital Sales Strategist!

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for managing the station’s digital revenue budgets, implementing successful digital products and campaigns, and implementing sales training and processes to ensure all digital revenue targets across all platforms are met or exceeded.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the overall station digital budget
• Oversee digital invoice recon and digital pacing each month
• Training team members on our digital product suite features and benefits, and providing coaching and development to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction
• Accompany account executives on multiple sales calls weekly serving as the “Digital Product Expert,” to assist station clients in developing digital marketing plans that achieve their goals
• Monitor, optimize, and report on digital advertising campaigns to achieve superior results
• Utilize Matrix daily
• Using Google Analytics & other campaign monitoring tools in order to provide clients with insight about their campaigns
• Maintain daily monitoring on active digital campaigns:
  • Verify orders are booked and billed correctly
  • Execute campaigns and produce reports for active campaigns
  • Monitor campaigns for timely delivery and suggest optimization to GSM
• Keep GSM informed of any critical fulfillment/workflow issues
• Assist AEs when needed with proper order entry, insertion order entry, and billing
• Review quality of campaigns to be booked before implementation
• Enhance the current “workflow” to ensure the smooth transition of all campaigns: order entry to fulfillment
• Examine click thru URLs and ad destination/landing pages for accuracy
• Look at websites of active digital campaigns and those to be booked to ensure quality and therefore good campaign performance
• Look for upsell opportunities within existing digital campaigns
  • Bring these opportunities to the AE as well as GSM
• Other duties as assigned by the General Sales Manager.

SKILLS PREFFERED/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of digital product knowledge and digital sales experience preferable
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; a team player
• Assertive, goal-oriented and self-motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook, and others as needed
• Understanding of selling content on multiple platforms
• Must have personal insured transportation & a valid driver’s license

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

News15, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA has an opening for a part-time Production Assistant . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for television and broadcasting who wants to be a part of the growth and success of a growing commercial TV news operation. Duties may vary to include directing newscasts, producing newscasts, handing audio, running graphics and other technical tasks associated with the production of a newscast. Hours may include early mornings, late nights, and weekends. Previous television experience is helpful but not required.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

News15, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA has an immediate opening for a Videographer.  The person will be responsible for shooting and editing video for news stories, shooting live shots, and assisting reporters and producers in gathering news content.  The successful candidate should be familiar with video field production equipment and live backpack technology.  Candidates should be creative with a good eye for how to use video to help tell a story. 

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

KADN/KLAF, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA, is looking for an Account Executive.

We’re looking for a candidate who wants to make a difference in our community by working with businesses to help them succeed. We have a progressive culture where your talents can help to grow new customers for both on-air and digital.  We’re looking for self-starters who are energized by meeting with people and thrive on helping companies in our area SUCCEED!!

Successful candidates should be highly organized, coachable, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, have a valid driver’s license and have previous success as being part of a team. If you are ready to take the next step in your sales career, we want to hear from YOU!

We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions that will create partnerships to retain and grow clients – you provide sales ability, positive attitude, client focus, and the desire to WIN!

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

KADN/KLAF, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA has an immediate opening for a full-time News Producer. Duties will include writing and assembling the show, running teleprompter when necessary and posting to all online platforms. The producer may also book guests, make and maintain contacts, come to work with story ideas, research stories and add production value to newscasts. 

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

KADN News15, the FOX and NBC affiliate in Lafayette, LA is currently looking for a  Multimedia Journalist.
The ideal candidates have a thirst for breaking news, public safety, education, cultivating sources and asking questions that will hold people accountable. You will be a creative writer and storyteller ready to break the surface with your stories. You will value engaging and active stand-ups. You will appreciate constructive criticism and put ideas into action.
In return, News 15 will take the time and spend the money to invest in you. You will have a voice in the newsroom and opportunities for advancement. We will give you all the tools you need to succeed.
Lafayette, LA and Acadiana are hidden gems. Culture, bayou boat tours, awesome wildlife and the best food in the country. If you like to travel New Orleans is a two-hour drive, Houston is three hours away.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• Able to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to shoot and edit video.
• Willing to work in any weather condition, holidays and weekends.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls accepted. News 15 KADN/KLAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. News 15 is owned by Allen Media Group. Our company expects top performance and results, but provides the support and culture to win. AMG believes that local television is rewarding and fun in a market that is full of culture! Must pass pre-employment drug screening. This is a full-time job. Benefits include medical, dental and vision.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

News 15 (KADN-TV kadn.com) in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a full-time Digital Content Manager to take our digital efforts to the next level. The ideal candidate must have strong editorial and news judgement skills. They must be able to closely collaborate with a team while being able to work independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce original digital content for all of News 15's digital platforms, including but not limited to websites, apps and social media
• Excel in breaking news situations, accurately reporting and updating information as it happens online
• Work closely with assignment editors, broadcast producers and newsroom managers to coordinate three-screen synergy (TV, digital, mobile) around news coverage
• Use various metrics to identify digital content priority and placement decisions to grow digital audiences
• Copy edit content written by others and correct errors, grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge and experience with an online CMS (Knowledge of BLOX is a plus)
• Strong grasp of posting to various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and IGTV
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Write in a smart, conversational and shareable manner with a creative format and style
• Strong understanding of AP style, SEO best practices, Google Analytics a plus
• Basic Photoshop and video editing skills
• Basic HTML knowledge
• Exceptional ability to multitask
• Ability to shoot video for digital platforms a plus

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in digital content and journalism

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

High stress office environment with deadline pressures. Position will require you to prioritize tasks and multitask daily, and well as manage multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. You must be able to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends.

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.

Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please visit the below link to apply for the position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.