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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
TRAFFIC/SALES SERVICE COORDINATOR
Open Position : TRAFFIC/SALES SERVICE COORDINATOR
Department : SALES
Reports to : Operations Manager/Traffic Manager
Date Available : Immediate (Full-Time Staff Position)
NO TELEPHONE CALLS ACCEPTED
Job Summary:
Key responsibility is the accurate implementation of traffic instructions for advertisers' broadcast schedules. Includes receiving and procuring all commercial tapes and instructions from ad agencies, dub-houses, sales reps, and other stations if necessary. Responsible for maintaining an accurate and current commercial library. Helps with the daily commercial log preparation with specific responsibility for a key revenue producing daypart
Typical Duties:
• Receive commercial tapes, assign house numbers, and deliver to master control for dubbing
• Implement traffic instructions in IBS system with specific attention to day/date and copy rotation
• Execute copy revisions accurately and promptly, making changes in both IBS and Traffic Master, as necessary
• Call agencies, dub-houses, sales and other stations if necessary, to obtain missing materials in advance of advertisers' first broadcast date
• Accurate scheduling of commercial spots following advertisers' dictates in addition to avoiding product conflicts..
• Resolve commercial spot problems that arise from technical errors or program changes.
Qualifications:
• TV/Radio traffic background highly desirable
• Highly organized and attentive to details
• Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Standard of Performance:
Performance evaluated by Traffic Manager and Sales Operations Manager. Key determining factor of performance is the level of accuracy of the traffic instructions and its direct impact on billing. Also key is teamwork and efforts to meet the department's goals.
Closing Date for Applications: Open until filled
Hours: 8:30-5:30
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Date Posted: December 16, 2009
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KPIX/KBCW will no longer accept mailed, faxed or emailed resumes
Job Line Phone Number: 415-765-8609
http://www.cwbayarea.com
http://www.cbs5.com
CBS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight. CBS Inc benefits are available to all staff employees.
WEEKEND NEWS/WEEKDAY FILL-IN/SEGMENT PRODUCER
Open Position : WEEKEND NEWS/WEEKDAY FILL-IN/SEGMENT PRODUCER
Department : KPIX TV NEWS
Reports to : Executive Producer
Date Available : Immediate (Full-Time Staff Position)
PLEASE, NO TELEPHONE CALLS.
Description of Duties:
Produce weekend newscast, oversee tape editing, write scripts, research news stories, order news graphics from art department, and time programs or segments. Make effective editorial and content judgments, so that the department's guidelines and editorial standards are met. Assign crews, monitor scanner and beat check calls. Effectively supervise and direct other news staff. Juggle information, priorities and staff in a flexible and effective manner. Use all production elements accurately and consistently. Use superior news judgment.
Work three weekdays as either a fill-in producer, field producer, or writer contributing to consumer news, health news and other special segments, as well as field producing daily coverage.
Requirements:
The successful candidate should have at least three (3) years experience in a major-market television newsroom as a producer. Must have experience with live breaking news coverage. Must demonstrate excellent writing, production and management skills. Editing and shooting experience a plus! Journalism degree and/or equivalent.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard. * A detailed physical description is on file.
Closing Date For Applications: Open Until Filled
Hours: As assigned
Work Days: As assigned
Date Posted: December 16, 2009
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KPIX/KBCW will no longer accept mailed, faxed or emailed resumes
APPLICATIONS NOT RECEIVED ONLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Job Line Phone Number: 415-765-8609
http://www.cwbayarea.com
http://www.cbs5.com
CBS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight. CBS Inc benefits are available to all staff employees.
STAFF PRODUCER
Open Position : STAFF PRODUCER
Department : KPIX TV NEWS
Reports to : Executive Producer, News Director
Date Available : Immediate (Full-Time Staff Position)
NO TELEPHONE CALLS ACCEPTED
Seeking an experienced producer who is not afraid to set the news agenda for the Bay Area.
The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas and approaches to presenting complex stories to a dynamic and diverse audience.
Mandatory Professional Requirements
No Application will be considered unless the applicant has the following experience and skills:
At least 3 years of line producing in a major market with a proven track record.
At least 2 years of television news writing in a major market.
Must possess excellent writing, production and management skills.
Experience and ability to writing compelling news teases.
Must have control room experience with live breaking news coverage.
Newsroom computer experience iNews/Avid or equivalent system essential.
Desktop editing experience a plus.
Related College degree and/or equivalent preferred.
Description of Duties:
Produce 30/60-minute newscast.
Responsible for story selection and editorial content of stories.
Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, energy and urgency.
Oversee editing, script writing and ordering of news graphics.
Must have the ability to lead and work with assignment editors, reporters, writers and sports producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with department guidelines and standards.
Write all newscast teases.
Effectively communicate with field reporters, tape editors and talent.
Constantly monitor wires and feed sources for updated information.
Respond aggressively to breaking news.
Use all production elements accurately, consistently and creatively.
Exercise sound news judgment.
Make immediate decisions, and clearly communicate in the control room.
Position also includes some news writing. Must be able to create compelling, succinct, and clear news stories from raw material such as unedited video, reporter notes, telephone conversations, and desk notes.
Must have experience working with video editors, providing editing instructions, and familiarity with feed services such as CBS Newspath and APTN.
Must have complete command of proper English grammar, write in a straightforward, active voice, conversational style.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard. *A detailed physical description is on file.
Closing Date for Applications: When filled
Hours: As assigned
Work Days: As assigned
Date Posted: November 6, 2009
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KPIX/KBCW will no longer accept mailed, faxed or emailed resumes
Job Line Phone Number: 415-765-8609
http://www.cwbayarea.com
http://www.cbs5.com
CBS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight. CBS Inc benefits are available to all staff employees.
CW/CBS 5
Fall-Spring 2009-2010 PROGRAM DEPARTMENT
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CW BAY AREA Programming is now accepting applications for a non-paid internship in its Program Department. A bright, personable and energetic individual with a strong interest in current events and public affairs is an ideal candidate for this position.
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college program, preferably in Communications, Broadcasting or Journalism. Applicants must be able to receive academic credit for their participation in the internship.
The internship will last at least for one semester, and although the hours are flexible, it will involve working Thursday mornings, 9 a.m. to noon, approximately 5 to 10 hours per week at the KBCW/KPIX facility at Battery and Broadway in downtown San Francisco.
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:
Objective: To acquaint students with the function of a television station public affairs department. Students will participate in various phases of the production of CW Bay Area's weekly public affairs programs and be responsible for office duties, as well.
Duties: In conjunction with Program Department, the public affairs intern will assist in the production of programs; generate show ideas; book and confirm guests; prepare potential scripts and questions for hosts of show, meet and greet guests for shows; pre-interview guests; other duties as assigned.
Summary: This internship will give students an opportunity to learn firsthand how a public affairs effort operates. They will learn how TV stations interact with the community and how public affairs programs are produced from the initial idea to the finished on-air product. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain real working experience at a major market television station.
Application: To apply for this internship please email resume and cover letter to: rrafner@cbs.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
9/2009
(no phone calls please)
CBS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight. CBS Inc benefits are available to all staff employees.
Account Executive, New Business
Open Position : Account Executive, New Business
Department : CBS5/KBCW Sales Department
Reports to : Sales Manager
Date Available : Immediate (Full-Time Staff Position)
PLEASE, NO TELEPHONE CALLS.
Description of Duties:
CW Bay Area in San Francisco is looking for an experienced media salesperson to sell multi platform media and marketing solutions. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in online and offline media sales with a demonstrable record of success prospecting, closing, and retaining new advertisers.
Responsibilities:
· Responsible for sales of all televsion and internet advertising and promotion solutions.
· Leverage existing advertiser relationships to sell.
· Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals.
· Demonstrate a focused Sales effort while consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals,
· An understanding of the online and offline advertising environment.
Manage accounts effectively in order to drive recurring revenue and increase the level of participation by clients.
Qualifications:
· 4+ years of media sales experience, including meaningful digital experience.
· Strong contacts with consumer products marketers, ad agencies, PR firms, digital agencies and promotional firms.
· Excellent presentation and communication skills.
· Proven track record of success driving revenue through the development of long-term strategic relationships.
· Demonstrated track record of structuring and managing complex negotiations to successful closure and delivery (at a 6-figure level).
· Understanding of Broadcast Media.
· Understanding of Online Media.
· Knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook required
· Current California Driver's License and proof of insurance required.
Work Environment:
Must be able to sit at desk at time for long periods of time, and operate a keyboard. Must be able to travel and/or drive to sales/client meetings and/or presentations.
Closing Date For Applications: Open Until Filled
•Hours: Varies
•Work Days: Varies
•Date Posted: May 19, 2009
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KPIX/KBCW will no longer accept mailed, faxed or emailed resumes
(no phone calls please)
CBS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight. CBS Inc benefits are available to all staff employees.
GENERAL OPPORTUNITIES
The CW BAY AREA/CBS5 is always seeking qualified candidates to fill various positions with the stations. These positions include: Account Executive, Sales Assistant, Operations Technician, News Assistant, Reporter, Photographer, Sales Manager and News Producer. EOE - NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Please reference the JOB CODE on all correspondence. Resumes and other applicable information should be sent to:
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Date Posted: December 16, 2009
CBS Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applications regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight. CBS Inc benefits are available to all staff employees.
