Kansas City, MO Production Jobs

Passionate about *** ? Ready to make a positive impact in the community? Join ****/ *** 4, Kansas City's #1 station, as our Community Marketing Director. We're seeking a self-starter and exceptional communicator to lead our team in engaging the community through content creation, marketing, and sales. With your management experience and innovative thinking, you'll foster community connections. Manage projects and elevate *** 4's Working For You brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute community events and campaigns to enhance *** 4's Working For You community brand value.
• Create a comprehensive community outreach program, driving increased community support.
• Coordinate with all station departments for the successful execution of community campaigns.
• Write and create engaging content for social *** , digital platforms, and press releases.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to craft impactful marketing messages.
• Facilitate collaboration *** ween news, sales, marketing, and programming teams.
• Cultivate partnerships with non-profit and community organizations, exploring sponsorship opportunities.
• Drive revenue-generating projects in collaboration with sales managers.
• Communicate and promote *** 4's community-based initiatives internally and externally.
• Facilitate meetings *** ween community leaders and station staff,
• Maintain relationships with community organizations aligning with our coverage strategy.
• Coordinate employee volunteer efforts and support station talent requests from the community.
• Represent the station on community boards and committees.
• Develop partner agreements to strengthen relationships and support the *** 4 brand.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong time and project management abilities.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to make real-time decisions.
• Proficiency in creating presentations and delivering proposals.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, *** -focused environment.
• Experience in *** and a passion for news consumption are a plus.
• Independent, self-starting mindset with the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Work effectively under daily deadline pressure.

Do you want to join a premier multi *** company? When you start a career with *** Television, not only will you work amongst passionate professionals who take pride in what they do, but you will be a part of a progressive culture where your talents will be valued and rewarded.

****, the *** Television CW affiliate in Kansas City, is looking for a Multi *** Sales Account Executive to join our team. **** features over 40-hours of local **** news each week and is Kansas City's home for sitcom hits like Young Sheldon and Big Bang Theory, as well as premium Primetime shows like The Flash, Walker and Kung Fu.

We are currently looking for an Account Executive who will develop and maintain business across all platforms - TV, digital, and multicast. The ideal candidate has *** sales experience, is a self-starter, detail-oriented, thrives in a goal-oriented team environment and has a desire to WIN! Are you ready to take the next step in your sales career, make a great living and join a top company within the broadcast *** industry? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

As an Account Executive, you will primarily be enterprising new business each week, meeting with key decision-makers, as well as maintaining a book of established business that you will ultimately grow through relationship-building. It is the expectation that you will meet with clients in-person as well as have capabilities for zoom/video conference meetings as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Generate new business revenue across all platforms
• Manage and cultivate an active account list
• Ensure all revenue goals are achieved/exceeded
• Create and present sales presentations to client/agency personnel
• Collaborate with other departments within our station to ensure client satisfaction

Qualifications Requirements:

• 2+ years of *** sales experience preferred, plus a solid understanding of *** plans, the advertising marketplace, and key competition
• Military training and experience will be considered in lieu of *** sales experience
• Ability to use interpersonal communication skills to develop rapport with clients, anticipate needs, and negotiate
• Proficiency with Wide Orbit, Wide Orbit *** Sales, Kantar or other commercial monitoring program, and Microsoft applications is a plus

About Us

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

*** Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, *** Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from *** , *** , *** , CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. *** Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. *** Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of *** .

Kansas City's Own, ****, is seeking individuals to join our promotional brand ambassador team. If you are outgoing, energetic, extremely reliable, and have an excellent work ethic, we want to talk to you!

This part-time position puts you in the middle of the action supporting worthy non-profit organizations and community events throughout the Kansas City Metro Area. You will be a marketing ambassador for ****. You'll represent our CW station, along with our CW and comedy programming in the community. You'll post photos and videos to ****'s social *** platform from these events. It's an opportunity that's fun, flexible, and gives you great experience!

Must be able to work Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and occasional weekday events as designated by station management. Knowledge of **** syndicated programming and CW Network programming preferred. Must be at least 18 years old, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work a flexible part-time schedule, of primarily nights and weekends. Applicants must be able to transport themselves either to and from ****'s studio or directly to and from event sites.

To be considered, you MUST include a Cover Letter, Resume, and Headshot or Recent Photo of yourself. Additional consideration will go to candidates who submit a brief, engaging video (90 seconds maximum) of themselves on camera demonstrating why they belong on ****'s brand ambassador team.

No Phone Calls Please.

Job Responsibilities:

• Set up **** booth or tent and interact with attendees at events
• Represent **** in a paid volunteer capacity supporting our non-profit community partners
• Distribute **** promotional merchandise as needed
• Appear in broadcast and social *** promotional messages
• Take photos and videos at events
• Post photos and videos online
• Load and unload with **** promotion van with promo items, tent, or indoor backdrop and table covers.
• Be able to drive to and from event in station promotion van

Experience Requirements:

• No experience required

Qualifications Requirements:

• Outgoing, energetic personality
• Extremely reliable
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Kansas or Missouri driver's license and up to date auto insurance
• Computer access for the completion of web-based timecards

Education:

• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
  
  About Us
  
  At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
  
  *** Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, *** Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from *** , *** , *** , CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. *** Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. *** Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of *** .

The **** 9 / **** 29 Internship Program is a paid, rigorous and highly competitive hands-on experience that provides individuals the opportunity to learn about the operations of a broadcast television station. You will develop news writing, producing, reporting, and digital *** skills while learning from award-winning staff at **** 9. Additional opportunities are available in the behind-the-scenes areas of production/studio operations, weather and marketing/promotions. Your internship will prepare you for work in a real newsroom, giving you opportunities in nearly every aspect of news production.

Internship Program Dates

Spring 2023 Session

Application Deadline: January 23, 2023

Session: Feb. 6- April 28, 2023

Summer 2023 Session

Application Deadline: April 15, 2023

Session: May 5 - Aug. 4, 2023

Fall 2023 Session

Application Deadline: August 20, 2023

Session: Sept. 19 - Dec. 9, 2023

* Dates are subject to change

**** 9 / **** 29 offers paid internships in the departments below. In order to apply for an internship, please provide a cover letter with your application. The cover letter should include:

• Semester i.e. Spring, Summer, or Fall (if applicable)
• Department preference
• Available start and end dates
• Days and hours available to intern

Available Internships

Newsroom

Interns will work alongside reporters, producers, and news managers to learn skills in nearly all aspects of television news production. Examples include on-scene reporting, producing, video editing, research, and working at the assignment desk.

Production/Studio Operations

Interns will learn the technical aspects of live news broadcasts. Behind-the-scenes training will include learning robotic cameras, floor directing, lighting and show set-ups. Interns are required to be comfortable with height, able to lift light equipment, and work non-traditional hours.

Digital

Interns will learn how newsrooms publish content to digital platforms, analyze real-time online metrics and more. Interns will get the opportunity to research, write, and publish stories for ****.com.

Weather

Interns must have working knowledge of a meteorology curriculum or closely related program of study. You will work with our team of meteorologists to learn the skills necessary in creating and delivering forecast information for a television and online audience.

Marketing/Promotions

Interns will gain a general understanding of how a television Creative Services department runs. They will learn the fundamentals of writing and producing effective news topical promotion, gain production experience on promotional and commercial shoots, and gain an understanding of our commitment to the community through PSA production.

Sales Marketing and Research

Interns will develop a working knowledge of the business side of advertising. This includes how the sales department can help come up with creative concepts for advertisers/sponsors and an understanding of audience television viewing information and its applications.

Once you are accepted as an intern at **** 9 / **** 29, you will receive an instruction packet. Your first day at the station is set aside for orientation and you Must attend this. Plan to work three days a week, eight hours each shift with varying schedules. During the internship you should always check in with your assigned adviser upon entering the building.

Securing housing and transportation during the internship are the responsibility of the intern. **** 9 / **** 29 cannot offer support in this area.

About Us

At *** Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

*** Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 *** markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, *** Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from *** , *** , *** , CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. *** Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. *** Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of *** .