WATM/WWCP-TV the ABC/FOX affiliates in State College, Altoona and Johnstown, PA has an opening for an Account Executive to join our team of integrated Broadcast professionals. This position will report to the Director of Sales. The Account Executive position is responsible for selling WATM/WWCP-TV, as well as a full suite of digital product offerings. Ideal candidate will reside in State College, Altoona or Johnstown, PA, have a strong work ethic, the drive to succeed, be detailed orientated, have outside sales experience, and the ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment.
General Responsibilities (but not limited to):
▫ Maintain a current client list as well as developing new business
▫ Excellent grammar, writing and communication skills
▫ Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
▫ Ability to solve problems
Requirements:
▫ Business or marketing degree preferred or equivalent in years of experience.
▫ Previous work in media sales is preferred.
▫ Must have strong administrative skills.
▫ Must have strong prospecting skills
To apply, please send resume to [email protected] and include “WATM/WWCP Account Executive” in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
WATM/WWCP-TV and Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
WATM/WWCP-TV the ABC/FOX affiliates in Altoona, Johnstown, State College PA are seeking to fill the position of Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) Presenter/Producer. The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to our daily news and lifestyle show, FOX 8 News Now. The candidate will furnish a wide variety of news content either working alone or in tandem with the rest of the team. This position coordinates with the Booking Producer, Show Host and Editor/Director. The individual will be called upon to represent WWCP in public in a professional and courteous manner.
Essential Job Functions
- Writes, reports, presents, shoots, edits video content/assets and stories from concept to finish. Generates story ideas, cultivates news sources and remains knowledgeable regarding places, events, and people in the news, local or national.
- Builds community contacts, provides daily story notes outlining ideas for future stories. Passes along facts uncovered concerning ongoing projects and shares information relating to upcoming events, meetings, or story developments.
- Serves as community ambassador for the news department. Responds to concerns of viewers.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field, or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience
At least two years experience in broadcast journalism with experience reporting (MMJ) news at a commercial television station preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must possess advanced understanding of legal and ethical issues impacting journalism.
- Ability to combine words and pictures into informative and interesting news stories.
- Ability to shoot, write and edit packaged reports.
- Advanced knowledge of the locale, governing bodies, demographics and public figures.
- Ability to perform quality work in high pressure deadline situations.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
To apply, please send resume to [email protected] and include “WWCP-MMJ” in the subject line and include a link to your online demo reel. No phone calls please.
WATM/WWCP-TV and Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
WATM/WWCP-TV the ABC/FOX affiliates in State College, Altoona and Johnstown, PA is searching for a Digital Sales Specialist. The Digital Sales Specialist will lead the station’s efforts in growing New and Incremental Digital revenue. We are looking for a proven digital seller to develop a strategic digital campaign. This candidate must have a proven history of developing and executing successful client-specific campaigns. The candidate must be willing and capable of learning about new products and be able to execute sales strategies in the quickly changing digital landscape. The ideal candidate will have a professional knowledge of all aspects of Targeted Digital advertising. They must be able to work with our Digital vendors to assure our clients digital campaigns are running effectively. The ideal candidate will reside in State College, Altoona or Johnstown, PA, have a strong work ethic, the drive to succeed, be detailed orientated, have outside sales experience, and the ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment. Requirements: Two or more years of integrated Digital/Media sales experience preferred, preferably in a TV/Radio/Print Sales and Marketing environment Business or marketing degree preferred or equivalent in years of experience.
- Previous work in media sales is preferred.
- Must have strong administrative skills.
- Must have strong prospecting skills.
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] and include “WATM/WWCP DSS” in the subject line.
No phone calls please.
WATM/WWCP-TV and Cunningham Broadcasting Corporation are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.