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Position: Local Sales Manager
Location: Lake Charles LA
Control #: 107103T logo

Description:

Dynamic Fox 29/CW in Lake Charles, La., seeks LOCAL SALES MANAGER to lead, grow and motivate local sales team.

Candidate must have proven success in new business development and internet sales. Not looking for desk-bound mgr…must accompany AE’s on sales calls and get involved in the community!

Minimum 5 years TV sales experience preferred. Knowledge of Matrix, One Domain, VCI a plus.

Please send resume, references and cover letter explaining your local sales philosophy and winning approach to Tamyra Tinnes, DOS to personnel@watchfox.com. Put LSM in the subject line or fax to 337-474-1358. EOE. Posted 9/8/10

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Position: Media Sales Professional
Location: Gulf Coast Location
Control #: 107004T

Description:

Unique Local Television & Internet Sales Opportunity

Unique opportunity for a talented media sales professional to sell across the 3 screens of TV, Internet and mobile. There are 7 platforms among those 3 screens; NBC, CBS, Telemundo, local independent (NBA-Spurs, NFL-Cowboys, Texans, syndication, news, etc.), 2 TV websites. This is the only configuration of 7 multi-media platforms under one sales organization in the nation. Our South Texas leading news organization produces over 35 hours of local news each week.

The ideal candidate must possess new business and developmental skills in television and Internet sales.

This is an excellent growth opportunity for the individual who wants to grow and succeed through hard work and dedication. This is the ideal challenge for a sales person who thrives in a team environment under an encouraging and creative management team. The compensation is commission with excellent benefits including health insurance and 401K. This market is along the beautiful Gulf Coast of Texas and experiencing excellent growth.

Solid references and a strong history of sales performance is critical and must be demonstrated on the resume.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Applicant must be proficient with word, excel, power point and computer technology. Ability to relate well with the general public and fellow employees is a must. College degree preferred. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Drug testing is required.

Submit resume and references to art@MediaRecruiter.com. Equal Opportunity Employer. Posted 9/7/10

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Position: Local Sales Manager
Location: Abilene/San Angelo TX
Control #: 106969C logo

Description:

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Local Sales Manager in the Abilene and San Angelo area.

This job requires a manager who wants to be on the street, coaching, mentoring, building and maintaining a performing sales team. Join this established media sales organization that continues to grow.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

College degree, excellent computer skills, good writing and communication skills.

Two to five years media sales management experience in TV, radio or cable.

Solid track record and references are required.

Excellent compensation and benefits

If you are interested in this opportunity, email resume to neil.olsson@suddenlink.com. EOE. Posted 9/7/10

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Position: Ad Sales Representative
Location: Oklahoma City OK
Control #: 107096CI logo

Description:

Company Overview

Screenvision is a national leader in cinema advertising, offering on-screen advertising, in-lobby promotions and integrated marketing programs to national, regional and local advertisers and providing comprehensive cinema advertising representation services for its theatrical exhibitor partners. The cinema advertising industry continues to grow at a dynamic rate and Screenvision is leading the charge.

Job Description

Position Summary:
As a Screenvision Cinema Advertising Sales Representative you will be assigned a territory in the Oklahoma City, OK area and you will be responsible for selling on-screen advertising to local businesses. Strong communication and selling skills combined with a can-do attitude are essential.

Benefits:
Screenvision offers a fun, fast-paced environment that recognizes and rewards its employees with a variety of benefits:

Base salary

Generous commission plan

Car allowance

Expense reimbursement

Executive producer recognition program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

A proven track record in outside sales. Media sales experience preferred

Ability to work independently from a remote office

Highly motivated and results-oriented

Ability to build strong, long-lasting client relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor's degree preferred

Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience preferred

Travel will be required

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Screenvision does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, disability or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws. AA/EOE. Posted 9/2/10

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Position: Ad Services Supervisor
Location: Dallas TX
Control #: 107093O logo

Description: Belo is currently seeking a Ad Services Supervisor.

The right candidate will report to the Ad Services Manager and work with assigned teams responsible for inventory programming, implementation and maintenance, and log preparation.

The Ad Services Supervisor is also responsible for motivating, training and coaching direct reports as well as overseeing team performance. The responsibilities are below.

Coordinate with management to motivate and lead team members to desired performance level.

Execute assigned tasks with high degree of accuracy within specified timeframe according to published parameters and service level expectations

Provide successful solutions to situations presented by collaborating with coworkers customer and other stakeholders

Provide accurate and timely program log documents daily while ensuring that contents achieve client requirements and are aligned with station revenue objectives.

Ensures technical aspects of program logs provide for seamless integration with secondary master control system enabling automation.

Maintain unplaced orders at minimum level, enabling maximum sales visibility to inventory by working with local sales to identify opportunities and oversold areas.

Job Requirements:

Thorough understanding of programming, inventory and log processes and related OSI system components.

Thorough understanding of broadcast sales and revenue objectives.

Ability to consider complex requirements when placing advertising schedules to ensure customer satisfaction and campaign success.

Ability to think critically about situations and provide multiple possible solutions/responses to customer in order to achieve requested goals.

Promptly provide solutions/responses to customer requests.

Moderate reporting skills using OSI, Excel and other tools.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong problem solving skills

We are seeking a candidate with the following:

High School diploma required, undergraduate degree in marketing, mass communication or related field preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft products including Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel; Great people skills and ability to work positively with all personality types. Strong analytical skills; excellent communication skills and customer service skills; attention to detail and strong organizational skills in a fast paced.

To apply, email resume to khines@belo.com. EOE. Posted 9/2/10

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Position: Regional Account Executive
Location: Austin TX
Control #: 106911OD logo

Description:

Regional Advertising Account Executive

Looking for unique individual who will drive demand and generate regional advertising sales. Will work with regional decision makers, directors of marketing, regional area managers, and ultimately their advertising agencies to proactively drive advertising sales in the Austin, Texas market. A high profile position that requires a passion and belief in billboard advertising, unwavering personal will and a strong drive to help grow our clients’ businesses.

Qualified candidates must:

Have prior, verifiable success in regional, national or key account sales

Be a top sales performer with exceptional hunting and closing skills

Possess an innate curiosity to understand the prospect’s thinking about advertising

Be resilient and driven to gain that understanding

Display integrity in all situations

Have strong people skills – loves working with people and craves the experience of collaborating with advertisers to grow their businesses

Be knowledgeable about marketing communications and branding

Essential functions of position include, but are not limited to the following:

Meet with local and regional decision makers who influence regional advertising buys and develop an understanding of their communications needs.

Generate new regional and state advertising sales while growing existing regional accounts

Monitor other advertising media to identify regional sales opportunities in the Austin Market

Network with regional and national sales representatives in other markets to develop leads

Regularly monitor and review account activity with the Sales Manager to identify and direct regional sales opportunities

Travel to key markets to meet with and gain an understanding of regional accounts, first directly through their upper or regional management and through their advertising agencies and/or buying services

Represent and maintain an excellent working relationship with any advertising agencies and outdoor buying services involved with target accounts. Coordinate efforts with national sales representative at Reagan.

Service both new and existing clients

Support the GM and SM’s in the development of budgets relating to the regional revenue for the organization

Maintain a high level of visibility throughout the advertising community at large

Reach sales performance levels as outlined upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales or Marketing

Two years experience in Regional, National or Key Account Sales

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Should enjoy the opportunity to travel regularly

Qualified Candidates should email resume and income history to kgoumakos@reaganusa.com. EOE. Posted 9/1/10

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Position: Director of Project Mgmt. Interactive
Location: Dallas TX
Control #: 107088I logo

Description:

BELO is seeking a Director of Project Management.

This individual will report to The General Manager/Interactive and is responsible for planning, organizing and directing strategic responsibilities with project management oversight that support the vision of the interactive group.

The Director of Project Management will develop project processes for integration and monitor project schedules within a defined Project Management system. This candidate will be responsible for advising management and team members on project progress, potential concerns, obstacles, conflicts and challenges while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining positive working relationships with project teams and work in tandem with Belo media properties and 3rd party vendors to implement set priorities.

The Director of Project Management will be primarily tasked with using best practice expertise to ensure the portfolio of projects are communicated and launched successfully. To this end, this person will be responsible for the following:

Oversight and direct management of projects that involves complex schedules whereby carving out solutions, critical paths or scheduling a series of events is vital to successful outcomes.

Ensure on-budget and on-time delivery of set priorities and projects.

Create and/or manage project related documentation including business case, scope of work, risk assessments, schedules, P&L, requirements, budgets, roadmaps and status reports.

Financial management and communication of projects across various corporate and operational departments.

Provide strategic planning and leadership; set priorities for matrix team members in order to keep projects on designated timelines.

Understand necessary technologies and communication tools that are foundational to successful project management.

Set-up and manage ongoing communication with new and existing vendor community to ensure legacy properties are best-in-class.

Be resourceful in obtaining internal and external data sources that identify ideal processes for successful project management.

Job Requirements:

Effectively communicate between corporate and local properties that build strong relationships and accomplish project priorities and timelines.

Extensive knowledge of interactive and project processes that include strategy, web publishing, business analyst, technology, deliverables and analytics responsibilities.

Knowledge in web and digital technologies that include but not limited to web publishing.

A high sense of urgency.

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience

Proven track record of developing and rolling out financially successful projects.

Strong analysis and financial planning skills

Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Strong problem solving ability.

Education:

B.A./ B.S. required; MBA Preferred

To apply, email resume to khines@belo.com. EOE. Posted 8/31/10

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Position: Mgr Advanced Adv and Bus Development
Location: Dallas TX
Control #: 107072C logo

Description:

Manager of Advanced Advertising & Business Development

This position will be responsible for managing the regional sales effort for emerging technologies including Viamedia Online. Advanced Advertising platforms include:

Viamedia Online, Google Adwords & HSTV Online

Long Form Ad Channels

Traditional & Dynamic VOD Ad Insertion

TV Widgets / Application Deployment

EBIF Interactive TV Application Deployment (TBD)

Fourth Wall (Biap) (TBD)

Will provide additional support, accountability, assist in training efforts, drive focused sales efforts and deliver budget expectations. Advance Advertising Manager will report directly to the RVP and have dotted line to Director, Business Development at Viamedia Corporate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Provides leadership for deploying Advance Advertising products interacting at all levels to assure success achieving business goals and objectives.

Works with Market Managers & Account Executives to secure advertisers on our various Advance Advertising products

Oversees regional sales efforts, field training, client services & presentation development Monitors progress to ensure quality & consistency for presentation materials

Reviews weekly activity and performance with managers and sales staff of respective markets

Cooperates with all Viamedia systems and other respective partners in the areas of marketing, technical and operational needs to ensure the success of both organizations.

Interfaces with cable system operations on joint projects.

Ensures all company EEO policies and procedures are followed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing or Business or equivalent experience.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients and all levels of personnel.

Ability to motivate others and to work under pressure.

Must be able to travel as required.

Must have keen awareness of competitive conditions.

Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

3 to 5 years Digital Media qualification / experience preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job.

To apply email careers@viamediatv.com. Be sure to put MGRADVAD-TX on the subject line. EOE. Posted 8/19/10

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Position: Strategic Account Executive
Location: Dallas TX
Control #: 107062CI logo

Description:

Company Overview

Job Description

Position Title: Strategic Account Executive

Position Summary:
As a Screenvision Strategic Account Executive based in Dallas, TX you will be responsible for strategically selling on-screen advertising to local, regional, and agency businesses. Strong communication and selling skills combined with a can-do attitude are essential. Media background and experience in contacting regional accounts are required.

Benefits:
Screenvision offers a fun, fast-paced environment that recognizes and rewards its employees with a variety of benefits:

Base salary

Generous commission plan

Car allowance

Expense reimbursement

Executive producer recognition program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Job Requirements

Qualifications;

A proven track record in outside sales. Media sales experience preferred

Ability to work independently from a remote office

Highly motivated and results-oriented

Ability to build strong, long-lasting client relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor's degree preferred

Radio, Cable, Print, or Media advertising sales experience preferred

Travel will be required

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Position: Digital Media Sales Representative
Location: Houston TX
Control #: 107059I logo

Description: Linux Journal is seeking a Digital Media Sales Representative for our Houston office.

The position requires identifying, creating, developing, selling, and executing a variety of ad sales initiatives for our technical online property. This includes but is not limited to video, webinar, banner, podcast, lead gen, channel, newsletter and display advertising.

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of digital advertising tools and workflows as they will be expected to see campaigns through from beginning (selling) to end (deploying and tracking results), being the sole point of contact for the client.

Candidate must have:

2+ years digital media sales experience, with proven sales track record

Ability to create, define and competitively price digital media product offerings

Working knowledge of emerging digital advertising and social media technologies

Knack for marketing and ability to assist clients in developing and delivering their message

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Bachelor's degree

Candidate must be a quick learner and technologically savvy -- both will be the keys to the success in this position.

Competitive compensation includes base salary plus commission. After 90 days our benefits package includes medical, vision and dental insurance; flex spending for health care and dependent care; and 2+ weeks of paid time off each year. Sorry, no telecommuting or contractors.

About Linux Journal: Originally started as a print magazine in 1994, the Linux Journal brand's following has grown to a monthly readership nearly one million strong. Encompassing the print magazine, web site, and newsletters, Linux Journal is well-known among Linux enthusiasts as the most trusted source covering the Linux community.

We're a fun, small shop and while we've been in business for sixteen years we definitely have a start-up mentality and entrepreneurial spirit which continues to make us a leader in our field. We offer a fun, casual work environment. Linux Journal is published by Belltown Media, Inc., and is based in Houston, TX.

Please submit PDFs of cover letter, resume, and samples of promotional and/or sales materials or correspondence you have created. Email to rebecca@linuxjournal.com. EOE. Posted 8/16/10

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Position: Account Executive
Location: Keller/Denton/Garland TX
Control #: 107050C logo

Description: Responsible for selling commercial time on local avails, local origination productions, guide and digital channels, and other new products as they are developed while maintaining a professional image and obtaining customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Solicits customers through telephone and in person presentations.

Identifies demographic advertising needs.

Creates and proposes advertising recommendations that best suit customer needs.

Prepares accurate advertising contracts on behalf of the company.

Submits all advertising contracts and schedules to the Sales Manager for approval.

Prepares various reports as required.

Completes all sales related paperwork including reports, traffic, credit applications, etc.

Coordinates and assists with production plans, when necessary, assists in coordination of external production.

Adheres to all office policies, including recommended rates and packages.

Attends and completes all aspects of sales training programs.

Adheres to collection procedures including processing of client contracts and confirmations.

Assists with special projects that may be assigned.

Stays abreast of competitive conditions.

Is actively involved in community activities and charities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Sales or Marketing or equivalent experience.

One to three years cable, broadcast (or other media) direct sales experience.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proficient with computer software and technology.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Good working knowledge of marketing research.

Must be willing and able to travel.

To aplly email careers@viamediatv.com. Be sure to put AE-TEXAS on the subject line. EOE. Posted 8/9/10

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Position: General Manager
Location: South Central US
Control #: 106951T

Description: This is a Christian Television station in the South Central part of the US.

The General Manager will handle all affairs of the station, which will include recruiting and training sales personnel, developing budgets and strategic plans, and developing and implementing sales and marketing programs.

Previous Management experience with broadcast media in production, sales, and marketing and a Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting or business related field is required. The desired candidate must be able to establish and enforce organization standards, coordinate actions with corporate staff, build company image and participate in professional societies.

Skill Requirements:

Well organized

Highly motivated

Exceptional communicator

Strong initiative and have a positive attitude.

Benefits including medical, dental and vision.

Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume along with cover letter in confidence to art@MediaRecruiter.com. EOE. Posted 5/18/10

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Position: Account Executive
Location: New Orleans LA
Control #: 106324T logo

Description:

LeSEA Broadcasting's WHNO-TV 20 in New Orleans, Louisiana is seeking a full-time Account Executive. WHNO-TV 20 is a full power 24-hour television station offering wholesome programming for the entire family; including Christian programming, family classics, sports, music programs, and more.

The Account Executive will build business by identifying and selling prospects and maintaining relationships with clients. Some duties will include selling commercial time, selling program time, selling production services to businesses and churches throughout the WHNO-TV 20 viewing area, and writing commercial copy.

Some skill requirements include highly motivated, excellent verbal and written communication skills, mature, well organized, positive attitude, creative, and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment. Good computer skills and reliable transportation are a must.

The desired candidate should have a strong work history. Previous successful sales experience and/or a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or business related field is preferred.

This is a full time position that offers a base salary plus commission. LeSEA offers a comprehensive health care program and retirement benefits. EOE. Posted 4/30/09

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Position: Account Executive
Location: Tulsa OK
Control #: 106327T logo

Description:

LeSEA Broadcasting's KWHB-TV 47 in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Account Executive. KWHB-TV 47 is a full power 24-hour television station offering wholesome programming for the entire family; including Christian programming, family classics, sports, music programs, and more.

The Account Executive will build business by identifying and selling prospects and maintaining relationships with clients. Some duties will include selling commercial time, selling program time, selling production services to businesses and churches throughout the KWHB-TV 47 viewing area, and writing commercial copy.

The desired candidate should have a strong work history. Previous successful sales experience and/or a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or business related field is preferred.

This is a full time position that offers a base salary plus commission. LeSEA offers a comprehensive health care program and retirement benefits. EOE. Posted 4/30/09

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