Alexandria, LA Production Jobs

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.

• Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
• Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
• Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
• Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
• Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
• Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
• Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all *** .
• Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station *** .
• Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum one year's experience in sales, preferably in the *** field.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

About *** Television:

*** Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional ser *** in each market we serve. *** owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 86 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and *** ter.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

**** is an *** affiliate, located in Alexandria, LA. We also own the *** and CW affiliates in the market (NALB and OALB respectively). **** is owned by *** Television Inc., one of the fastest growing broadcast and digital *** groups in the nation. **** produces a total of 24 hours of Live news programming per week. A market leader in News, digital, and social *** , **** *** 5 is home to award winning reporters, and recipient of the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters "Station of the Year" award. Central Louisiana, a vibrant, diverse, stable community is a great place to live and work. A community with a rich history, full of hard-working, caring people, striving to make Central Louisiana the place they call home.

Job Summary:

****, a *** Television station located in Alexandria, LA has a rare opening for an experienced Account Executive to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals. At ****, we help businesses "find and keep their very best customers" through the use of effective marketing and advertising. If you have *** sales experience, or a background/education in Business, and see yourself as a high-energy creative individual that likes working with people, this could be your opportunity to work *** ter hours and make more money at the top-billing *** company in Central Louisiana. The right candidate will be smart, as well as a good communicator, and know how to use creativity to solve problems, develop ad campaigns, and motivate others. You'll be given a list of current clients, but your real job will be to develop new business to grow and maintain a full customer portfolio. We offer a paid training salary, medical/dental, 401(k), vacation and other benefits including opportunity for advancement. Our commission structure will allow you to grow without limits. And at ****... WE LIKE TO HAVE FUN! We believe that BIG IDEAS = BIG RESULTS and we develop advertising that really works.

The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be a NEW BUSINESS Champion - 80% of your time devoted to growing your list in the form of New Business Maintain a list of ongoing accounts: Including seeing, presenting new ideas, keying orders, and any other day to day operations
• Researching Ideas for both New and existing accounts
• Building dynamic presentations, customized to growing your clients business
• Forecasting monthly and quarterly results and achieving annual goals

HAVE FUN!!

Requirements

• 2 years Sales Experience, OR a background or education in Business
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• Ability to use creativity to solve problems
• Ability to develop campaigns and motivate others
• A real desire to understand your clients and their businesses
• A thirst for ongoing learning: advertising, marketing, television, digital
• Experience selling digital products/strategies including audience targeting, social *** , PPC, SEO
• Excellent knowledge of presentation software, MS Office products and CRM software

Must meet the *** Television driving requirements and have a valid driver's license come join our dynamic team, apply online at *** and attach resume

Additional Info

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** Television's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

About *** Television:

*** Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional ser *** in each market we serve. *** owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and *** ter.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About ****:

**** TV has three network affiliates ( *** , *** and CW). ****-TV is the No. 1 television station in the region of Central Louisiana. Our market comprises four primary parishes (counties), including Rapides, Avoyelles, Vernon, and Grant. We are located in Alexandria, Louisiana, a community of nearly 50,000 people right in the heart of the state. Across the Red River is the community of Pineville, which boasts an additional 15,000. Alexandria may be market 179, but there is nothing small about our approach to news. ****-TV includes the traditional *** (News Channel 5) that has dominated the market for nearly 60 years, *** -2, and the CW Cenla - Cenla, by the way, is short for Central Louisiana. Each weekday, **** produces 6 hours of news, and each newscast is the dominant No. 1 in its time slot. Our team is comprised of several veterans who have worked in this market for many years as well as those first entering the business. We are proud of our track record of talent that has gone on to larger markets, especially those who have stayed with *** Television.

Job Summary:

Master Control Operator is responsible for monitoring the quality and accuracy of our on-air signals as well as ensuring the transmission meets government regulations and the station's high standards. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and preparing programming for play out.

Responsibilities include the following:

* Perform on-air switching for live events
* Operate recording hardware, satellite receivers and computer based systems
* Prepare and check material for on-air playback via automation system
* Verify all material airing by referencing program logs
* Monitor on-air signals for quality control
* Monitor transmitter and tower lights accurately to meet FCC regulations
* Anticipate and troubleshoot issues when they occur
* Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma
• TV operation experience preferred
• Work well within a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
• Possess strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Computer literate and technically oriented
• Self-motivated, and a fast learner
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and be able to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time

Interested applicants can apply online at *** by searching the station call letters (****-TV) and attach resume

Additional Info

*** Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

*** Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** Television's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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