Colchester, VT Production Jobs

The News Producer produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other e *** platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social *** sites
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience in news operations (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Account Executive is a sales position for outgoing, organized, creative and competitive individuals. If you are a team player who wants to make money in a fun environment, then we want you! We will provide you with a salary while you learn the skills & benefits of broadcast and digital *** marketing. You will have the power of two TV networks, 36-hours a week of Live Local news, a complete menu of best-in-class digital services, and the stability of America's largest TV broadcast company behind you. We will give you the training and resources you need to succeed, in a positive and entertaining environment by a team of highly experienced sales managers. Have fun and make money. Apply now.

• Establish 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.
• Informs 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 television and internet advertising schedules with clients and sales managers.
• 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.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Account Executive must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that positively impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

**** ( *** 44), located in Burlington, VT, America's most beautiful college city, has an opening for a Broadcast Engineer . The Broadcast Engineer operates, maintains, updates and repairs hardware and systems used for broadcasting and business operations. This position reports to the station's Chief Engineer. We are looking for a responsible, intelligent, self-starter, ideally someone with technical experience in the broadcast industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Installs and maintains the IT network, switches, data backups, work stations and printers.
• Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
• Installs and tests new systems and technical infrastructure for the station.
• Minimizes ser *** interruptions at times of equipment and/or system failure by rapidly identifying and implementing solutions.
• Sets up and operates equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts.
• Interprets and implements instructions and requests from other station personnel.
• Communicates with members of the engineering team and other teams to effectively resolve equipment and system issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Minimum three years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience.
• Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems.
• Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment.
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Broadcast Engineer must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Broadcast Engineer must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

**** ( *** 44) & **** ( *** 22), located in Burlington, VT, America's most beautiful college city, have an opening for a motivated and experienced Director of Sales with a proven track record of success.

This new opportunity in Vermont's academic, medical and financial center will report directly to the General Manager while working closely with other Department Heads to consistently deliver on the station's strategic goals for growth. We are looking for an energetic leader who will build on the success of our Integrated Marketing sales team. A successful candidate will have business acumen with a high sense of urgency. They must have strong interpersonal skills and be visible in the station and in the community. The Director of Sales is responsible for achieving all revenue goals by building a plan, communicating that plan and driving that plan.

Nestled *** ween the snow-capped peaks of the Green Mountains and on the shores of Lake Champlain, sometimes referred to as the 6th Great Lake, Burlington offers the recreational athlete both snow and water sports opportunities, as well as a renowned farm-to-table, local brewery, and performance arts culture. Burlington is a 3-1/2 hour drive to the fabled seashores of Maine and the history and sports in Boston . Mais oui . It's also just 90-minutes to Montreal and the best offerings of French Canada.

Essential Duties:

• Leader of the Sales Team
• Drive new business and digital sales development
• Manage inventory, rates, political sales processes and revenue forecasting
• Develop and execute integrated marketing packages and projects to increase stations' revenue
• Build and maintain relationships with Local & National clients and advertising agencies
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service
• Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly financial reporting
• Prepare revenue budgets and monitor expense budget for the department
• Make decisions regarding hiring, training, evaluation, promotion & termination of Sales employees
• Direct the Accounts Receivable efforts of the Sales Department
• Perform 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
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Minimum five years' experience in Television Sales Management
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach and mentor talent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, WideOrbit Sales & Traffic, Matrix, Nielsen, Comscore, and Prime Lingo