Kentucky Broadcasters Association
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Posted 02/28/07

Job Openings: 

WAVE-TV, the NBC Affiliate in Louisville, KY is looking for a full-time Director.  Responsibilities include directing live newscasts and special projects.  Must be capable of directing and switching fast-paced multi-camera co-anchored newscasts . Be familiar with equipment including production switcher, Chyron Duet, still store and digital effects.  3-4 years directing experience in television broadcast with experience in all phases of Production.  Experience in directing remote sporting events a plus.  Must be a team leader and have a positive, enthusiastic approach. Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment, props and work remotes.  Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.  MVR and drug testing is required.  Send resume to Personnel, WAVE-TV, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40232 or kdoran@wave3tv.com.  EOE (02/28/07)

 

WAVE-TV, the NBC Affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky has an opening for an Internet Sales Representative - Minimum 3 years Internet Sales experience, excellent sales presentation abilities, and proficient with Power Point software.  Must possess a strong understanding of the classified verticals and horizontals; Must possess a strong understanding of the online world, including common terms, traffic data, and sizes; Send resume to Personnel, WAVE-TV, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40232 or kdoran@wave3tv.com.  EOE (02/28/07)

 

Account Executive Openings: The Cromwell Radio Group has 2 openings for an Account Executive.  This is an outside marketing position.  You will call on businesses in and around Owensboro, KY.  Candidates must be personable while able to ask for orders, handle rejections and be ready to service accounts regularly.  You must also have reliable transportation.  We offer health insurance, along with 401K Retirement Plan.  Previous outside sales experience is preferred.  Send resume’, along with cover letter, explaining qualifications to: HR/Account Executive Opening, Hancock Communications, Inc., 1115 Tamarack Road, Ste 500, Owensboro, KY 42301 Or email your resume to aspalding@cromwellradio.com.  EOE. (02/20/07)

Chief Engineer:  Cumulus-Lexington:  Cumulus Media’s six station cluster in beautiful Lexington, Kentucky looking to fill, with the right person our first Chief Engineer opening in more that 20 years!  The successful candidate must possess proven knowledge and experience in high power FM transmitters, AM directional antennas, digital and analog studio facilities, automation systems and more.  Our next Chief must be aggressive and energetic and live, eat and breathe radio. You’ll live in a beautiful part of the country that offers incredible quality of life and you’ll work for a great company that offers assistance and resources on a national level.  If you have the experience, tools and drive to make our stations look and sound pristine we want to hear from you now!  Resumes, engineering philosophy and why you should be our next Chief to: Robert Lindsey, Co-Operations Manager, 300 West Vine Street, Lexington KY 40507. Cumulus Media-Lexington, KY is an EOE (02/19/07)

Sales Opening: Account representative for Thunderbolt Broadcasting Company. WCMT AM/FM WCDZ FM, PO Box 318, 1410 North Lindell Street Martin, Tennessee 38237, EOE (02/15/07)

WAVE-TV, the NBC Affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky has an opening for an Operations Technician.  Responsibilities include operating various production positions including:  videotape, master control, character generator, audio, etc. Successful candidate must maintain all studio sets for telecasts, operate studio cameras and teleprompter during newscasts and studio productions. Maintain clean studio and related areas. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Must be a team player and demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic approach. Must have at least one year experience operating television broadcast equipment.  College graduate preferred, but not required. Must be able to lift and carry heavy equipment, props and work remotes.  Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.  Must have a working home telephone number.  Send resume to Personnel, WAVE-TV, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40232 or kdoran@wave3tv.com.  EOE (02/09/07)

NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER: WAVE 3 Television; the NBC affiliate in Louisville, KY is looking for a News Photographer.  Minimum 2 years television photojournalism experience required.  Knowledge of NPPA standards and NPPA experience preferred.  Our award winning photojournalists go beyond standard shooting and editing --- we encourage creativity.  Experience in non-linear editing a must.  Microwave live truck experience preferred.  Must be willing to work flexible shifts.  Valid driver’s license with good driving record required.  Must be willing and able to fly in the WAVE 3 Helicopter. Only optimistic attitudes who really understand the team approach need apply.  If you want to be a part of an award winning, aggressive newsroom that makes a difference in their community, then send your resume, references and a DVD or VHS tape of your work to Lee Eldridge, News Director, WAVE 3 TV, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203. EOE (01/30/07)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER:  WAVE 3 Television, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, is looking for an Executive Producer.  Minimum 3 years experience producing required, with newsroom management experience preferred.  We are looking for a commander of the newscasts throughout the day to make sure our overall vision, philosophy, and brand strategies are executed in each and every newscast.  Must be strong at multi-tasking and attentive to the details, but also must possess solid people/management skills.  We are looking for creative thinkers, who can enterprise beyond the news of the day, but who also can command aggressive breaking news and severe weather coverage.  Defining moments, holding the powerful accountable, viewer advocacy and community issue driven content are foundations of our award-winning coverage.  Only optimistic attitudes who really understand the team approach need apply.  If you want to be a part of an award winning aggressive newsroom that makes a difference in their community, then send your resume, references, and a DVD or VHS tape of your work to Lee Eldridge, News Director, WAVE 3 TV, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203. EOE (01/30/07)

WLKY-TV, Louisville: DESK ASSISTANT (Part-time). Qualified applicants must be well-organized, able to work in a pressured environment, communicate well and handle the public with professionalism.  Skills in writing clear, concise copy is essential.  Will perform general newsroom duties as needed, and must be willing to work weekend and overnight hours.  Prior experience in a newsroom setting a plus.  A Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications or Journalism, is required. WLKY-TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees by reason of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  We are engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment with our company.  We earnestly solicit your assistance in obtaining employees and request that you refer prospective applicants to following address.  Please refer all qualified applicants to Mike Neelly by February 5th.   Resumes should be mailed to his attention at WLKY, PO Box 6025, Louisville, KY  40206.  At this time, we anticipate that a hiring decision will be made on or about February 12th.  (01/23/07)

WAVE-TV, the NBC Affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky is looking for an Account Executive to sell broadcast TV air time, Internet and special promotions.  Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals.  Working knowledge of and ability to understand Nielsen rating book.  Must demonstrate abilities in “teamwork”, general people skills, superior negotiation skills, and demonstrate an ability to develop account list.  Present proper sales appearance.  Minimum three (3) years sales, media and/or marketing experience.  Must have measurable track record for developing business and exemplary problem solving skills.  Must be able to lift and carry audio/video equipment. Must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.  Must have a vehicle in good operating condition.  Send cover letter and resume to WAVE-TV Personnel, 725 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40203. EOE

Western Kentucky University Public Radio, Development Officer / Regional Support: Western Kentucky University’s Public Radio seeks an experienced Development Officer / Regional Support.  This position will solicit corporate support and manage corporate account relationships for Western’s Public Radio in the Owensboro, Henderson and Evansville markets.   For a full list of qualifications and for more information please refer to the following website:  http://acsweb1.wku.edu/wkujobs.  Please reference requisition number S1415.   To ensure full consideration please submit application materials by February 12, 2007. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. (01/19/07) 

Farm Radio Broadcaster needed for TN/KY areas.  Should have an understanding of issues relating to farm industry in TN, KY and nationally and have broadcast reporting background.  Send resume w/ air check on mp3 or CD to: JanetPatterson@clearchannel.com or 55 Music Square West, Nashville, TN 37203 by January 24, 2007. (01/10/07)

 SEEKING:

 

I know it can be a difficult task trying to fill a position opening with a qualified individual . . . it's part of the business.  I have been trying for sometime to get your attention, but time and time again, I have either been overlooked.  I know you have an opening available . . . why submit them if you didn't?  If you are looking for an honest, no-nonsense individual with proven experience . . . THEN STOP, LOOK AND READ.  I have over fifteen years experience in Radio/TV, including over eleven years at my present location . . . LOOKING FOR NEW SURROUNDINGS AND CHALLENGES!  My experience includes On-Air . . . announcer, anchor, writer, reporter, Program/Music Director (nominated twice for Music Director of the Year, and also nominated for Country Station of the Year), sports programming (from play-by-play to programming created on Radio and TV), remotes, promotions/Public Relations of area events and local businesses. production work and other aspects of broadcasting.  I also work as a correspondent for various national music publications. 

Also, experience as an Account Representative, working with area businesses as a PROBLEM SOLVER, through marketing plans, proposals and partnerships, within budgets, creating not only income for the station and the business, but also establishing good, solid business relationships.  Hands-on in program/traffic logs, billing, co-op and affidavits, along with other duties.  Now I have given you a summary of what has been done and can be accomplished.  HARD TO BELIEVE?  Well, I have proven cynics, critics and doubters wrong before.  Nothing fancy . . .just solid, consistent dependability that can get the job done and reach your potential goals.  No matter the size of your market, I know you have an opening available . . . LET'S TALK ABOUT IT.  THIS IS THE BEST INVESTMENT OF TIME AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES YOU CAN MAKE, NOT ONLY FOR YOUR STATION, BUT YOUR BUSINESS CONTACTS AND THE COMMUNITY!  For more information or airchecks, contact Eddie Plummer at [606] 849-2563 (home #), [606] 782-3746 (cell #) or e-mail ar eddiep@kywirelesscollc.com

Office Manager/Traffic Manager/Continuity Director with 20 years radio experience.  I have used Columbine, DeltaFlex, and Traffic Cop software.  Some of my duties have included general office skills, logs, billing, assistant to the Sales Department, copy writing, developing Sales packages, Sales Reports, EEO, and payroll.  If you need someone who can do it all, contact Pam Espin-Tingle at ptingle@insightbb.com or phone (859) 335-9630. (10/13/06)

 

Advertising and Marketing Professional with over thirty years experience in packaged goods, restaurants, health care, financial, education and insurance.  Strategic thinker with outstanding leadership and management skills.  Effective communicator at all levels of agency and client organizations.  A complete resume can be obtained by contacting John W. Hickman, 2228 Broadhead Place, Lexington, KY  40515,  (859) 245-2427 or john.johnhickman@gmail.com

 

Twelve-year radio veteran seeks new challenge. I have solid production skills, can program logs, run a tight board, write copy, hire and train personnel, and pull an air shift. Play-by-play experience if needed. I’m well versed in many audio programs, including Adobe Audition, Saw, and Scott Studios. Currently small-market Operations Manager, willing to relocate. Matt Larsen (360) 640-3062; mlarsen57@yahoo.com 

 

Broadcast engineer most recently employed at Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH WVXU/X-Star Radio Network (7 stations) Network Engineer 12-1997 through 8-2005 Responsibilities: Tower maintenance – lighting, climb inspection, light rigging, Digital recording and playback equipment maintenance – DAT, MD, CD Chief Operator - station logging, EAS logging Network real estate maintenance Station computer network and automation management and maintenance ENCO, NOVELL, Windows Server Studio and RF maintenance other broadcast positions and experience: Member Ohio SECC and local SECC’s - South Central Ohio through 1997, Southwest Ohio to present SBE #33, Chair or Vice Chair, 1996 to present Numerous technical articles in Radio World and Radio Guide 1967 through present Contract engineer, WPAY/WPFB 1991 through 1996 Education:  BSID, Industrial Design, University of Cincinnati, 1967 MA, Theology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, 2004 Contact information: Jeff Johnson, 255 Albion Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219 or 513.651.1199 home/513.648.1062 voice pager e-mail: Jeff.Johnson@goodnews.net 

Voice-Tracker / Copywriter (Off-site) I've been freelancing for 5 years and have had a nice variety of voice-over and copywriting clients. My format experience is very diverse as are my talents. Great audio demos & script samples available!  Most recently I've been VT'ing afternoons in Traverse City, MI., morning news in ST. Croix, US Virgin Islands and weekends in Spokane, WA. I also write copy for radio sales departments in Montgomery and St. Paul. Email me today!  theproductionguys@netzero.net or call Steve Knight 509-991-1218

 

 

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