Current Available Jobs for WSIL

Harrisburg TV, LLC in Southern Illinois is looking for a dynamic individual with sales experience to lead our local sales department. 

The Local Sales Manager must be a team leader, ready to motivate staff to create compelling and successful marketing campaigns across multiple media platforms that include television commercial air time and an array of digital products as well.  We need someone to maximize all sales opportunities, with emphasis on new business development.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with General Sales Manager in management of local sales team
• Oversight of new local business efforts, including accountability for sales goals and inventory management
• Build strong client relationships
• Analyze statistical data
• Understand multi-media platforms

Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree and/or equivalent experience
• Outstanding record in media sales, with particular emphasis on local sales preferred
• Aggressive sales, leadership and motivational qualities
• Strong communication skills, solid computer skills
• Must have/maintain valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Send your cover letter, resume and references to:

Kevin Beard, General Sales Manager

jobs@wsiltv.com

Harrisburg TV, LLC is part of Allen Media Broadcasting.

WSIL provides a competitive compensation and benefits plan.

WSIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Harrisburg TV, LLC is looking for a versatile player to join our award-winning team as news anchor.

The ideal candidate is an experienced journalist who can do it all and relishes being a leader. You will work closely with producers and reporters to develop content for multiple newscasts, as well as content for web, mobile, and social media platforms.

In addition to anchoring, this position includes some reporting and producing. The ability to creatively tell a story and file engaging reports is a must.

This is not an entry-level position. The successful candidate has reporting and anchoring experience and now wants to connect with the audience on an even greater level.

WSIL is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting station. Visit www.allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers for links to all stations and opportunities.

You can click the yellow bar above to apply with your resume, cover letter and references or send your information to: 

• Jeff Mulligan
• News Director
• 1416 Country Aire Dr.
• Carterville, Illinois 62918
• Email: jobs@wsiltv.com

If you find yourself torn between doing what you love in the field and having time at the anchor desk, this opportunity could be the perfect fit! Harrisburg TV, LLC in Carterville, Illinois is looking for its next Weekend Anchor/MMJ.

Our next weekend anchor must be able to produce and anchor our weekend newscasts and have the passion to connect with people when reporting three days a week. Compelling stories drive our newscasts. We want a creative storyteller and an engaging anchor to join our award-winning team to help us continue producing quality content.

WSIL is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting station. Visit www.allenmediabroadcasting.com/careers for links to all stations and opportunities.

You can click the yellow bar above to apply with your resume, cover letter and references or send your information to: 

• Jeff Mulligan
• News Director
• jobs@wsiltv.com

Harrisburg TV, LLC, the ABC Affilliate in Carterville, Illinois (DMA 84) is looking for a highly skilled photographer to join our newsroom.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit creative, engaging content for our television newscasts, social media, and mobile platforms. We want journalists who tell compelling stories on their own or with a team in a deadline-driven environment.

Applicants need to be familiar with the latest photography and editing techniques. Knowledge of Avid Media Composer is preferred.

You can click the yellow bar above to apply with your resume, cover letter and references or send your information to: 

• Jeff Mulligan
• News Director
• 1416 Country Aire Dr.
• Carterville, Illinois 62918
• Email: jobs@wsiltv.com

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (TMP)

DESCRIPTION:     A Technical Media Producer (TMP) is a hybrid position which includes the responsibilities of a Master Control Operator and a Technical Director. The TMP is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring on-air streams, FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming/commercials.  Daily assignments will include directing at least one newscast, ingesting/segmenting various long-form programs, ingesting commercial spots, loading programming playlists for the following day, and performing various tasks as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:    Operation of Ross Overdrive automation (including robotic cameras, audio console, graphics, and production video switcher), and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following:  commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting, & a working knowledge of web production.  Operation of Edius editing software, and studio teleprompter. Daily care & maintenance of equipment & studio.  Work closely with all departments to meet daily demands.  Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:   Master Control and Live Production experience.  Experience with production automation system like Ross Overdrive, ability to work under pressure, great communication/people skills, ability to multitask under time sensitive deadlines, strong technical & computer skills, flexibility with scheduling & job assignments, understanding of FCC program logs & all FCC broadcast regulations.  Willingness to learn new hardware and software.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Full-time and part-time positions available; rate of pay is hourly.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

To apply, click the yellow bar above or send resume and cover letter to:

JOBS@WSILTV.COM

HARRISBURG TV LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The IT/Engineering Technician works to maintain the station’s technical infrastructure in support of the company’s goal of providing a quality product to our viewers and clients. He/she works in support of the technical needs of each department within the television station. The IT/Engineering Technician also helps maintains the physical infrastructure of the station. This includes, but is not limited to, buildings, grounds and equipment. WSIL-TV is a 24/7 operation and the Engineering Technician is required to be on-call as needed.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Repair, maintenance, installation and configuration of computers, software and network systems

• Repair, maintenance, installation and configuration of broadcast studio equipment

• Provide technical expertise to station personnel

• Facility maintenance

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the IT/Engineering Technician is responsible. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances require it.

Experience maintaining computer networks is required.

Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

To apply, click the yellow bar above or send resume and cover letter to:

JOBS@WSILTV.COM

HARRISBURG TV LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Are you an aspiring journalist who wants to make a real difference in your community? Are you glued to your smartphone when big news breaks? Are you active on social media? If so, apply today to join our news team as a Digital Content Producer at WSIL TV in Carterville, Illinois.  

WSIL, the ABC affiliate serving the tri-state area based in beautiful Southern Illinois is seeking a highly motivated IT Administrator for its award-winning, state of the art broadcast facility. AS a key member of the technology team, the IT Administrator will provide and perform all information technology support for the station including IT policies and procedures, equipment maintenance for WAN/LAN/VPN, wireless access points, domain controllers, VOIP phone systems and PC workstations.

Experience:

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Active Directory management

• Desktop support for local and remote users

• Design, implement and maintain computer/network security policies

• Work with corporate engineering and 3rd party vendors to configure, install, and maintain switches, routers, servers, NAS and other hardware and software

• Provide capital budgetary support and advice for selection and replacement of equipment

Requirements:

Skills preferences and requirements:

• Degree in IT related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required

• Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and other industry certifications are a plus

• Experience with Active Directory administration, remote desktop applications, VPN, and Office 365 required

• Experience in broadcast television or a related field preferred

• Experience with Avid, iNews, Imagine automation, Ross Overdrive and Vantage transcoding system a plus

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling may be required for cable installations. Position requires a driver`s license.

Occasional travel to station towers in Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff Missouri and other company properties is required. Typical hours are Monday-Friday however, all engineering staff are on call 24/7.

Are you an aggressive, seasoned newsroom leader with an unending passion for innovative storytelling and growing fellow journalists?

Harrisburg TV, LLC seeks a career-minded journalist with strong leadership skills to join our winning team as Assistant News Director. You will drive WSIL's editorial process, constantly guiding our multi-media journalists and producers to develop news content on all platforms; managing a continuous flow of information to our digital platforms, mobile devices, social networking sites and local news broadcasts.

We are looking for a proactive person who shines at showcasing our content, whether it’s a special project or daily breaking news. You must have excellent writing skills and news judgement.

You will also work closely with the News Director, Assignment Editor, and Social Media and Digital Content Manager to ensure comprehensive coverage on all platforms.

This is a senior newsroom position, perfect for the aspiring news director. The successful candidate will have a four-year degree, preferably in broadcast news/journalism or related field and significant producing, writing and newsgathering experience in a commercial newsroom.

If you’re a team-player with a drive to be the best click the yellow bar to apply.

WSIL is looking for an experienced marketing consultant/sales professional with market-leading knowledge and a passion for broadcast and digital marketing in beautiful Southern Illinois.

Do you have what it takes to join our stellar team?
• Strong track record in broadcast and digital sales/marketing
• Superstar status in driving customer outcomes through identifying, meeting and exceeding customer goals
• Excellent relationship skills with a special talent for business development
• Born to work in a fast-paced, growing marketplace

Job Duties
• Prospect local and regional businesses to present and close broadcast and digital marketing solutions
• Conduct in-person presentations of our marketing services
• Set individual goals and work with General Sales Manager to exceed these goals
• Participate in local networking/philanthropic organizations

Requirements
• Media Sales/marketing experience
• Four-year college degree and/or equivalent experience preferred
• Understanding of broadcast and digital marketing products and analytics software; industry certifications valued
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Why WSIL-TV?
• A proud subsidiary of Allen Media Broadcasting, WSIL is a nimble and forward-thinking Southern Illinois powerhouse committed to our clients, viewers, and employees
• WSIL partners with the industry-leading providers and deliver solutions you will be proud to represent
• Excellent comprehensive benefits package, including 401k
• Come see why WSIL has a reputation for being one of the best television stations in the business. We would love to see your cover letter and resume.

Click the yellow bar to apply with your cover letter, resume and references. 

Work as a journalist in a wonderful Midwest community that's part of a particularly large (geographically) DMA.  WSIL covers an area over 20,000 square miles, with no big cities, but a whole lot of local news.  You'll be responsible for daily video content -- and become the editor-in-chief of your region's digital news source.  You absolutely need to be a self-starter who is able to work remotely to report the news from the community/region you live and/or work in.  You must be able to shoot, edit, write and present your own stories, including live shots, while providing on-air and online content.  

If you live in or around one of the following locations and desire to show you can be the expert in multi-platform journalism for your community, please contact us:
•    Cape Girardeau, MO
•    Harrisburg, IL
•    Marion/Carbondale, IL
•    Paducah, KY

Candidates must be willing to live and work in these communities while covering news over a multi-county area.

WSIL (84th DMA) is located in southern Illinois (Marion – Carbondale). Our coverage area also includes southeast Missouri, western Kentucky, and northwest Tennessee.

A degree in Journalism or Mass Communications is highly desired. Experience shooting and editing video for television and social media platforms is also desired, but not required.  

WSIL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You can click the yellow bar above to apply with your resume, cover letter and references or send your information to: 

jobs@wsiltv.com
General Manager
WSIL
1416 Country Aire Drive
Carterville, IL 62918