Columbus, GA Production Jobs

About *** *** :

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets reaching 6 percent of US television households.

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

About ****:

****-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953. **** continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. The DMA stretches across the state line into portions of east Alabama and Auburn University. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast 5 hours of news each day on **** and well as providing news for ****, the area's *** affiliate & ****, the area's *** affiliate.

Job Summary/Description:

**** is searching for a veteran sports journalist seeking to lead our coverage of high school, collegiate, and professional athletics in and around the Chattahoochee Valley. The Columbus, Georgia DMA includes nearby Auburn University and is home to many dedicated college sports fans. Our proximity to the adjacent Atlanta market also requires a candidate with experience in covering MLB, *** , NBA & MLS teams.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Sports anchoring for newscasts
- Organizing coverage for local and regional sports opportunities
- Utilizing digital platforms to break sports stories

The ideal candidate will interface with the **** managers to enhance and maximize our coverage opportunities

Furthermore, with a DMA covering counties in two states, a successful sports director will build strategies for effectively covering high school athletics in Alabama & Georgia.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- A minimum 2 years experience as a sports reporter or position in a similar field
- Demonstrated mastery of digital and social *** strategy
- Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have scheduling flexibility

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** *** is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** *** 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, *** *** 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.

*** *** 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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** *** encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

About *** *** :

*** *** is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

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 became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953. **** continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. The DMA stretches across the state line into portions of east Alabama and Auburn University. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 5 hours of news each day on **** and well as providing news for ****, the area's *** affiliate & ****, the area's *** affiliate.

Job Summary/Description:

**** is searching for a sports professional ready to take on all the Chattahoochee Valley has to offer. The Columbus, Georgia DMA includes nearby Auburn University and is home to many dedicated college sports fans. Our proximity to the adjacent Atlanta market also requires a candidate with experience in covering MLB, *** , NBA & MLS teams.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Weekend sports anchoring for evening newscasts
- Sports reporting 3 days during the week
- Fill-in opportunities for weekday sports anchoring.

The ideal candidate will interface with the **** sports director, assignment editor, and newsroom managers to enhance and maximize our coverage opportunities.

Furthermore, with a DMA covering counties in two states, a successful sports anchor/reporter will build strategies for effectively covering high school athletics in Alabama & Georgia.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Demonstrated mastery of digital and social *** strategy
- Excellent time management skills and an ability to prioritize tasks and information under pressure are required
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have scheduling flexibility

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** *** is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

*** *** 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, *** *** 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.

*** *** 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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** *** encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

The *** affiliate ****-TV in Columbus, GA seeks a dynamic Sales Account Executive. 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 is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

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 became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953. **** continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 4 hours of news each day on **** and well as providing news for ****, the area's *** affiliate & ****, the area's *** affiliate.

Job Summary/Description:

**** News Leader 9, in Columbus Georgia, seeks a news producer to join our award-winning news team. The News Producer will work closely with news managers, reporters, photographers and anchors to create high-quality broadcasts with integrity and facts.

Duties/Responsibilities & duties include, but not limited to:

* Responsible for the content and overall production of the local newscasts
* Oversee all details of the broadcast while working closely with all members of the news team
* Stack the rundown and manage the on-air broadcast from the control room
* Contribute story ideas for the newscast and work closely with reporters to execute those ideas
* Respond quickly and aggressively to breaking news and getting information on the air
* Field produce stories for the on-air newscast and other news content platforms
* Work cooperatively as a team member under tight deadlines

Qualifications/Requirements:

* BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
* Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts
* Must be willing to work in newsroom

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Internships are available for qualified students studying broadcast journalism, video production, and other communication degrees. Several departments may choose to accept interns, including but not necessarily limited to: News, Creative Services, Production, and Community Development.

Internship Details :

• Each internship is for 16 hours per week for 15 weeks
• Will be well supervised and participate in a meaningful learning experience
• Upon completion of the internship, the student will be evaluated through a written review by the internship supervisor

Requirements & Skills :

• M ust be senior in their last year of concentrated study
• Be of advanced skill level due to complexity of projects
• Expected to work two eight hour shifts per week
• A collaborative worker with a willingness to learn
• Previous internship experience a plus

Are you among the best and brightest at your college or university and are contemplating what’s next? Life is short. Stop waiting for “real life” to start and put your knowledge to the test. Launch your *** career with *** Television’s paid internship program!

Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today!

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets reaching 6 percent of US television households.

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

About ****:

****-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953. **** continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. The DMA stretches across the state line into portions of east Alabama and Auburn University. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 4 hours of news each day on **** and well as providing news for ****, the area's *** affiliate & ****, the area's *** affiliate.

The Internship Program:

As a paid intern, you won’t sit and watch someone else doing their job. *** ’s intern program is an immersive experience where you serve as a valued team member to our award-winning teams.

With 113 television stations across the U.S., *** Television offers an u *** ecedented opportunity for students to learn an area of broadcast expertise from seasoned professionals in the business. Whether your interest involves news, production, sales, marketing, or engineering, our stations become a hands-on learning environment for *** Television interns. If we have an employee doing it, there can be a *** intern learning and earning.

Not only will you walk away with an expanded resume and portfolio, but *** ’s paid internship opens doors to begin your full-time career with *** Television. Many of our current employees started as interns. Our paid internship program puts you at the front of the line for full-time job openings, armed with the training you received from your internship.

Interested in learning more? Check out the program description and apply today!

Intern rate of pay can range from minimum wage in your state to $15 an hour.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Be currently enrolled in a college/university (preferred Junior/Senior)
Strong work ethic, and organizational skills
Earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, News, Sports, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local *** industry

If you are interested in interning in these areas, the station may have openings in these departments for you:

• Marketing
• Sales
• Creative Services
• Sports
• Weather
• News Production
• News MMJ
• Engineering

We look forward to hearing from you!

Interested in the program? Go to *** , type "Intern ****" (in search bar)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

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 ****:

For over 70 years **** has served its 16 county DMA across west Georgia and East Alabama. As a broadcast pioneer, **** serves as the Chattahoochee Valley’s most-watched television station.

**** is the dominant local *** provider in the Chattahoochee Valley both on-air and online. **** is the largest and most trusted news team in the market, producing more than 58 hours of local news weekly. ****.com, the **** News app, the **** Weather app, and **** social *** platforms deliver our news on demand and on the go to a vast and growing digital audience.

Job Summary/Description:

****, *** Television's *** affiliate in Columbus, Georgia has an im *** te opening for a New Business Account Executive to join our team of multi- *** advertising/marketing professionals.

We are looking for SALES SUPER STARS to grow our already commanding share of the local broadcast and digital revenue. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and a curious and creative entrepreneurial spirit. We provide the training, tools, products, and environment for you to achieve unlimited success.

At **** you will help local businesses connect with new and current customers using the best advertising solutions and resources in the business. This challenging and rewarding position will be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our best-in-class marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring high-quality clients with significant short and long-term revenue potential.

If you have a successful background as a customer ser *** and sales representative, retail sales associate, insurance sales executive, marketing director, digital marketing, and sales representative, then we encourage you to apply.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- You will hunt and prospect for new business leads in your market
- You will be expected to meet weekly/monthly sales activity minimums: cold calls, new business meetings, and closed deals
- You will research opportunities in your market, generate or follow through on sales leads both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue
- You will maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly
- You will own the full sales cycle from prospect to close and meet new business revenue and budget goals
- You will be an expert in marketing, and provide expert insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships. (training provided)
- Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your own book of sales revenue for retention and growth
- Manage your book of business using multiple CRM and client management tools and software
- Responsible for managing billing inquiries and payment collections
- Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all **** departments and support staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

- College degree preferred or equivalent years of experience
- Previous outside sales or *** sales preferred
- Must have excellent grammar, organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Exceptional customer ser *** skills
- Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
- Effective prospecting and relationship-building skills
- Strong active listening and presentation skills
- Curiosity, creativity, and desire to collaborate
- Ability to think critically and solve complex problems
- Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change
- Teachable and open to feedback as a means of continuous improvement
- Consistent at delivering results through perseverance, confidence, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
- Professional appearance, integrity, and discipline

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.

About *** Television:

*** Television is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

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 ****:

**** continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 7 hours of news each day on **** and well as providing news for ****, the area's *** affiliate and ****, the area's *** affiliate. ****-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953.

Job Summary/Description:

**** seeks a TMP who will be responsible for newscast and commercial ingestion as well as play out for *** , *** , and *** shows. Working with the news department to code and present newscasts (Overdrive operation). EAS and transmitter logging to keep the station in FCC compliance and other duties as assigned. On-the-job training will be provided. Besides ingesting shows and commercials for later playback, playing back and monitoring shows and commercials for *** , *** , and *** .

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Overdrive operation, coding, and playing of live local newscasts for both *** and *** news affiliates
• Running EAS tests to keep the station in FCC compliance, monitoring transmitters, and taking accurate readings
• Ability to monitor and fix problems with logs, (Crispin - Loading Dock)
• Working with news to produce Live newscasts, Operation of Overdrive
• Ability to work weekends and duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Live Newscast experience, MCR/MCO experience, ingesting show and commercial material
• Great communication skills and problem-solving ability under pressure
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Ross Overdrive, Carbonite, Crispin, VizRT Graphics and VizTicker, Bitcentral Precis, and Panasonic PTZ Cameras
• Highly skilled with Windows-based computer systems
• Positive Team Player

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)

****-TV/ *** Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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, and 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 *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

*** Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.