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Director of Creative Services
KVOA, Cordillera Communications – A Division of Evening Post Publishing
www.kvoa.com
Posted: August 31, 2010
Are you driven, hard working and creative? If marketing, news and station/promotion and community service is your calling, then you may want to consider joining the KVOA team.
KVOA-TV in Tucson, Arizona is looking for a Director of Creative Services. This person will inspire the team in conception, vision and execution of the overall station image. From the unique campaign designed to attract new viewers to our product, to the look and feel of the station, all artistic direction will fall into the purview of the Creative Services Director. This person should be innovative, passionate and willing to take risks. Duties may expand to include other corporate responsibilities.
Qualifications:
-Non-linear editing skills required
-Minimum 5 years experience in television news promotion
-Previous management experience required
-ENPS knowledge is a plus
Please send resumes, references and DVD samples of your work to:
KVOA Communications, Inc.
Bill Shaw, President and General Manager
c/o Angela Betzhold
209 West Elm Street
Tucson, AZ 85705
abetzhold@kvoa.com
KVOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-employment drug screening test is required.
Motor Vehicle Record Required.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!
Account Executive/Account Manager
Journal Broadcast Group
www.journalbroadcastgroup.com
Posted: August 27, 2010
Shift: Full-time, Exempt
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong problem solving and persuasive abilities; high work ethics and standards; ability to meet deadlines and detail orientation; math skills; must be motivated to build customer loyalty; computer proficiency.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years previous sales and marketing experience with emphasis in broadcast media preferred.
Duties: Prospect, develop and maintain station accounts; pursue and develop new business; service accounts with avails, presentations, promotions, and research; conceptualize and communicate creative ideas; follow through on production for new business clients; establish and maintain customer relationships.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Jennifer Nunn, Sales Manager
7280 East Rosewood St.
Tucson, AZ. 85710-1350
jnunn@journalbroadcastgroup.com
Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Account Executive / Account Manager
Journal Broadcast Group - KWBA-TV (3 opportunities) or KGUN-TV (1 opportunity)
www.journalbroadcastgroup.com
Posted: August 26, 2010
Shift: Full-time, Exempt
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; strong problem solving and persuasive abilities; high work ethics and standards; ability to meet deadlines and detail orientation; math skills; must be motivated to build customer loyalty; computer proficiency.
Experience: Prior experience with radio, TV or interactive sales preferred. Prior experience developing new business advertising campaigns preferred.
Duties: Prospect, develop and maintain station accounts; pursue and develop new business; service accounts with avails, presentations, promotions, and research; conceptualize and communicate creative ideas; follow through on production for new business clients; establish and maintain customer relationships.
Send resume and cover letter to:
Jay Clifford
KGUN-TV
7280 East Rosewood St.
Tucson, AZ. 85710-1350
clifford@journalbroadcastgroup.com
Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Tucson Ad Agency Graphic Designer/Web Developer
Bolchalk FReY Marketing
www.adwiz.com
Posted: August 16, 2010
Job duties include website design and maintenance, design and production for web, print, collateral, outdoor, corporate identity, branding and more for a whole range of great clients. Degree preferred with three years experience. Proficient skills in HTML, PHP programming, Adobe production software and Microsoft Office applications required.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits include retirement plan, health, dental, life and disability, paid vacation, holidays and free coffee.
Email your resume and three creative samples to info@adwiz.com
Weekend Anchor / MMJ
KVOA Communications, Inc.
www.kvoa.com
Posted: August 10, 2010
KVOA-TV News 4 Tucson is looking for the best of the best to join our talented news staff. We are the market news leader operating in non-linear and the only local station to broadcast in High Definition.
We are seeking a Weekend Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist. If you love news and have the drive to win, this is the place for you. Your anchoring skills must demonstrate strong communication abilities which allow you to report hard news as well as the lighter side. You must also be an experienced, self-motivated, enterprise reporter with strong writing skills who is interested in covering hard news and breaking news everyday.
You must possess at least three to five years of live experience at a commercial television news station. A college degree is also preferred. And if you enjoy hiking, biking, golfing and sunshine almost all year round, Tucson is the place you want to work... and live.
Send resume, tape, and references to
Kathleen Choal
Station Manager KVOA-TV
P.O. Box 5188
Tucson, AZ 85703
No Phone Calls Please
KVOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-employment drug testing and driving record are required for employment consideration.
Receptionist
Zimmerman Public Affairs
zimmermancom.com
Posted: August 9, 2010
To apply, email resume and cover letter to peter@zimmermancom.com.
KQTH Radio News Anchor/KGUN Web Producer
Journal Broadcast Group
www.journalbroadcastgroup.com
Posted: August 6, 2010
Shift: Full-time
Education: College degree required.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Strong TV or radio news reporting, writing and anchoring skills; strong problem solving abilities; good work ethic, news judgment and production skills; ability to meet deadlines under pressure; ability to compose, produce and post web pages including special coverage sections; ability to use newsroom computer systems and operate audio/visual production systems.
Experience: Two years experience in television or radio reporting required, with strong preference given to candidates who have a successful track record of multimedia reporting.
Duties: Report, gather, write and voice radio news stories under deadline in a live or recorded setting; anchor morning radio newscasts in a live setting; read radio news copy on the air and interact with on-air program hosts; generate story ideas, cultivate news sources and provide editorial support; function as a field producer for any remote stories assigned; produce online news content and help supervise the overall look and content flow for radio and television websites; operate studio equipment; follow program logs; prepare audio clips for air using production software; write news copy online delivery; other duties as assigned by manager.
Send resume, cover letter and a sample of audio or video work on CD or DVD (e-mail submissions containing server links are also acceptable) to:
Forrest Carr
News Director
KGUN9-TV
7280 E. Rosewood Drive
Tucson, AZ 85710
fcarr@kgun9.com
(no telephone calls please)
Journal Broadcast Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
National Sales Assistant
Clear Channel Radio
www.clearchannel.com
Posted: August 6, 2010
Reports To: Director of Sales
Skills Required:
- Word Processing including Excel, Powerpoint, Word. Ability to learn new software systems including Viero and Radio Fusion.
- Detailed, Organized, Multi-tasker
Responsibilities Include:
- Confirm national orders
- Enter national orders into Fusion
- Match local order confirms with National Rep Link orders to make sure they match
- Revise National orders as needed
- Complete production order forms as needed
- Maintain national files
- Maintain National Sales Manager Avail Binders
- Track Missing Copy for the Traffic Department
- Send Times Report to various clients when requested
- Send out PSA Plus invoices to National Clients with recap letter as needed
- Research National invoice discrepancies and write up credits as needed
- Follow up with National A/R on an ongoing basis and communicate with the NSM on problems.
- Coordinate all promotional aspects for National (remotes, on-air giveaways, air checks, etc.) to include; filling out remote request forms and distributing to the appropriate people, following up with the promotional staff for confirmations, filling out talent invoices, verifying payment, writing up cut-in's for remotes and completing client recaps.
- Update National Promotional Calendar and maintain National Promotion Book
- Maintain the Political Backup Files.
- Maintain the Internal Rate Memo Files
- Pull Viero AE Revenue Reports each Thursday and distribute to AE's
- Pull :15/:30/:60 Report each month for DOS
- Pull New Business Report each month for DOS
- Pull Missing Money Reports as needed for NSM and LSM's
- Back up Sales Assistants
Please email your resume to Emilyrodrigues@clearchannel.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Clear Channel Radio is an EEO
Photojournalist
Journal Broadcast Group, KGUN
www.kgun.com
Posted: August 6, 2010
Shift: Full-time, Non-exempt
Education: College degree in related field preferred; Journalism background preferred.
Skills: Ability to operate electronic news gathering equipment for the shooting and editing of television news videotape; ability to operate live microwave transmission equipment; must have strong journalistic judgment to support role as a photojournalist and field producer.
Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of photojournalist experience preferred.
Duties: Operate electronic news gathering equipment including a live truck for the coverage of a wide variety of news stories for use in television newscasts; screen and log news and sports videotape; must be able to work well with reporters and independently in the newsgathering process; must be capable of field producing recorded live and taped news events; editing experience preferred.
Send resume, cover letter, and non-returnable tape to:
Jon Perra, Chief Photographer
7280 E. Rosewood St.
Tucson, AZ 85710
jperra@kgun9.com
Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Account Executive
Clear Channel Radio
www.clearchannel.com
Posted: August 6, 2010
Market: Tucson, AZ
Are you a highly disciplined self motivated individual who routinely exceeds goals? Do you have a proven track record in outside sales? If so, we would like to talk to you!
Clear Channel Radio Tucson is looking to hire a motivated sales professional for cluster of 7 radio stations.
Clear Channel radio has an immediate opening for an account executive that is eager to develop new local business in Tucson.
Required skills:
- Strong customer relations and presentation skills
- Excellent organizational and collaborative skills
- Solid sales expertise
- Ability to develop creative, revenue generating opportunities
- General computer skills
Please e-mail resume to chrisapostalides@clearchannel.com
Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer
Advertising Manager
Wick Communications
www.wickcommunications.com
Posted: August 6, 2010
Responsibilities include directing sales performance, determining sales goals, setting performance objectives, coaching and motivating staff to reach those goals and monitoring achievements.
The director also will carry a limited account list, be able to multitask and should be well-versed in local retail and classified category business development with multiple free, online and printed products.
The position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. BS/BA in Advertising, Marketing, Business or Journalism preferred. Prior management experience in retail and/or classified advertising, marketing, or where long-range planning, budgeting, and performance against sales goal is common.
Minimum of five years of proven sales management and/or advertising management experience required.
We offer competitive salary, a range of benefits and the beauty of southern Arizona.
If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to philip.vega@svherald.com or mail to Philip Vega, Sierra Vista Herald, 102 Fab Ave., Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
Marketing & Publicity Manager
University of Arizona
https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=198481
Posted: August 4, 2010
UApresents, the University of Arizona's professional performing artist series and the largest performing arts presenter in the Southwest, brings the world's finest theatre, dance, classical, jazz and world music to Southern Arizona each year. Each season, more than 50,000 people attend performances, most of which are held in historic Centennial Hall on the UA campus. UApresents seeks a creative, highly qualified candidate for the full-time position of Marketing and Publicity Manager. This position reports to the Director of Marketing.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring access to health, dental, life, short-term/long-term disability, and vision insurance; access to a defined benefit retirement plan; child care programs; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 22 days of paid annual vacation and 10 paid annual holidays; tuition reduction for eligible employees, spouses and dependents; and discounted membership to the campus recreation center and other university facilities/activities.
Open Date: Immediate
Review begins: August 2
Open until filled
For full details and to apply:
Quick Link: https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=198481
The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA - M/W/D/V Employer.
Part Time Weekend Editor
KVOA Communications, Inc.
www.kvoa.com
Posted: July 23, 2010
KVOA-TV News 4 is looking for a content-oriented Part-Time Editor for our weekend newscasts. Knowledge of non-linear editing is a requirement for this position.
Applicants should have at least one year of editing experience and be able to perform under pressure and with tight deadlines. Working independently and in a team environment is a must. Hours will include Saturday and Sunday shifts plus possible fill-in during the week.
Please send tapes, resume and references to:
Cathie Batbie
Content Management Center Director
PO Box 5188
Tucson AZ 85703
cbatbie@kvoa.com
No phone calls please
A Motor Vehicle Report & Pre-Employment drug screening are required.
KVOA Communications Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sales Assistant
Journal Broadcast Group - KGUN
www.journalbroadcastgroup.com
Posted: July 23, 2010
Scheduled Days & Hours:
Full-time; Non-exempt
Education:
College degree in related field preferred.
Skills:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills essential; must be computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Experience:
Prior television, radio, or sales administrative and/or assistant experience preferred.
Duties:
Develop and maintain sales reports, projects, and collateral material; assist with all aspects of the department's sales and management activities; other duties as assigned by manager.
Mark Kunkel
KGUN-TV
7280 East Rosewood Street
Tucson, AZ 85710
mkunkel@journalbroadcastgroup.com
Journal Broadcast Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Director
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Southern AZ Affiliate in Tucson
www.komensaz.org
Posted: July 20, 2010
The nationally recognized Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southern AZ Affiliate in Tucson seeks an Executive Director to lead, inspire and build on our excellent reputation towards the goal of a world without breast cancer. Your experience in development, volunteer and organizational management and strategic planning will be vital. Our leader will be a high-energy, coalition-builder who can capitalize on opportunities and employs a focused and creative approach, working in partnership with a committed governing board. Salary: $60-75K Exlnt benefits. Immediate opening with applicant review starting Aug 15th. All inquiries and applications are confidential.
Find job descriptions & qualifications at www.komensaz.org or email us at employment@komensaz.org.
Business Development Consultant – Tucson
Cox Media
www.workatcox.com
Posted: July 14, 2010
Responsible for developing prospects and selling marketing solutions to new Cox Media clients across a range of industries. Works with other sales associates and Cox Media departments to develop proposed solutions. Successfully transitions ongoing client support and subsequent account development for new accounts to the sales associate who will have primary responsibility for the account after the initial contract is signed.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Experience: Generally 0-2 years successful business-to-business sales experience with cold calling. 3 years business-to-business sales experience with quotas and at least 1 year experience in media advertising sales preferred. Time may be credited for college coursework in applying experience requirements. Certification may be required in some areas.
Other: Valid AZ Drivers License with driving record that meets Cox standards. Reliable transportation with current vehicle insurance. Knowledge of local media market, local contacts preferred. Knowledge and/or experience in business marketing preferred.
For additional information and/or to apply please visit www.workatcox.com job ID #34248
P.T. Studio Production Assistant
KVOA COMMUNICATIONS INC.
www.kvoa.com
Posted: July 14, 2010
KVOA Communications Inc. is looking for a hard working, talented, energetic person to join our production department. Candidate must be a team player and work well with others. Responsibilities include but are not limited to operating studio cameras, floor directing, studio lighting, character generator and the overall maintenance of the studio. Candidate must be available to work a variety of different shifts (early mornings, days, weekends, night and splits). Candidate must also be able to lift at least 25 lbs. Ideal position for a Media Arts Student.
Please send resume and references to:
KVOA COMMUNICATIONS INC.
DAVE KERRIGAN
PO Box 5188
Tucson AZ 85703
Dkerrigan@KVOA.com
520-792-2270
KVOA IS A EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED
MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD REQUIRED
Experienced Marketing Consultant
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine
www.tucsonlifestyle.com
Posted: June 30, 2010
Basic Requirements:
Minimum of 4 years experience
Proven Prospecting, Presentation and Relationship-Building Skills
Able to communicate professionally - from Gate Keeper to Business Executive
Work with existing customers and aggressively prospect for new clients within assigned territory.
Participate in professional industry organizations and attend company-sponsored events - some weekends and evenings required.
Posses strong organizational and time management skills with keen eye for detail and timeliness.
Ability to research problems and provide solutions
Preferred Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must be able to maintain a level of confidentiality in regards to client and management issues.
Valid Arizona driver's license and proof of insurance required.
Tucson Lifestyle Magazine is a division of Conley Publishing Group and Conley Magazines and is an equal opportunity employer. Conley offers strong benefits and incentives, including health and life insurance, PTO and a 401(k) contribution plan.
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to: resumes@tucsonlifestyle.com
No phone calls or walk-ins please.
VIDEO JOURNALIST
KMSB/KTTU
www.azfamily.com
Posted: June 30, 2010
Description:
1. Shoot, write and edit stories for news or other programming on air and the internet.
2. Perform reporting, producing, video photography, editing, anchoring, assignment desk and voice work depending on the needs of the department or specific story.
3. Determine when facts on a story have been sufficiently developed to justify on the air presentation.
4. Write or rewrite news stories provided by wire services or similar outside sources.
5. Contribute initiative concepts and ideas on a regular basis.
6. Up-to-date on current events and city/world developments of interest to viewers in the community and throughout the world.
7. Represent the station at various community events.
8. Accept general reporting assignments from Managing Editor or Executive Producer.
9. Cover news events by interview, observation and research as a one-person team including shooting, fronting and editing a package or live report.
10. Provide story narration on or off camera.
11. Following training, operate microwave live truck.
12. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
College degree preferred. Some experience in reporting, anchoring, video photography and editing. Newsgathering experience and writing experience required. Excellent journalistic skills and editorial judgment. Ability to work well under pressure while meeting strong deadlines. Ability to work well as a team, as well as independently. Ability to handle stressful situations and adapt well to change as necessary to develop the story. Computer and accurate typing skills. Exceptional communication skills, creativity, and detailed knowledge of field production and demos. Knowledge of basic computer software, videography equipment. Knowledge of iNews preferred. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) helpful. Videography and editing skills required. Knowledge of ENG microwave equipment helpful. Valid AZ Driver's license required.
Resumes, reel and salary requirements to:
KMSB/KTTU
Attn: News Managing Editor
1855 N. 6th Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Email: careers@azfamily.com
EOE
*NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE*
It is the policy of this company not to discriminate in its employment practices because of a person's race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable provisions of federal, state and local law. Discriminatory employment practices are specifically prohibited by the Federal Communications Commission.
Anchor
Journal Broadcast Group, KGUN
www.journalbroadcastgroup.com
Posted: June 16, 2010
Scheduled Days & Hours: Full-time
Education: College degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communication or related field.
Skills: Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational and delivery skills; strong news judgment; must have strong news writing and production skills; excellent presentation and reportorial skills; knowledge of journalistic standards as related to the on-air presentation of news; must be able to work will under pressure and with others to develop and execute compelling newscasts; must be self motivated and creative.
Experience: Minimum of three years on-air anchoring or reporting experience preferred.
Duties: Deliver newscasts; write/report for newscasts as directed; live shots or field anchor as needed; edit stories as assigned; make public appearances/community involvement; front station promos; develop contacts in the community and become involved in community projects, particularly those sponsored by the station; other duties as directed by management.
Send resume, cover letter and non-returnable tape to:
Forrest Carr, News Director
KGUN-TV
7280 E. Rosewood Street
Tucson, AZ 85710-1350
fcarr@journalbroadcastgroup.com
Traffic Reporter & Multi Media Journalist
KVOA Communications, Inc.
www.kvoa.com
Posted: June 15, 2010
If you have a larger than life personality and strong journalistic skills, we have the perfect job for you. We are searching for a live traffic reporter and a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) to join our early morning team.
This person will be live throughout our morning show presenting traffic as well as getting involved in other segments. After the newscast, this MMJ will shoot video, write and edit stories for our on-air and on-line product. Successful candidates will have an outgoing personality, think on the fly and be able to deliver compelling TV and digital media packages. You must be able to manage your time to produce content for multiple platforms including social networks on a variety of deadlines. Strong, live on-camera presentation skills are key.
Candidates should have at least 5 years experience as a reporter or anchor at a commercial television station. An Arizona driver's license will be required along with a clean driving record and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field is preferred.
ENPS knowledge is a plus. Email or send your resume to:
Kathleen Choal
KVOA-TV News Director
209 W. Elm Street
Tucson, Arizona 85705
kchoal@kvoa.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
KVOA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED.
MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD REQUIRED.
Program Director
Journal Broadcast Group - KQTH Radio
www.journalbroadcastgroup.com
Posted: June 15, 2010
Employment Status: Full-time; Exempt
Education: High school diploma required; college degree in related field preferred.
Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required; critical listening skills required; ability to evaluate and improve programming; must have extensive knowledge of radio programming, especially as it relates to the News/Talk/Sports format; thorough understanding of marketing as it applies to radio programming; proficient in use of high impact production elements; solid understanding of Arbitron and research methodologies; strong problem solving abilities; able to maintain highest creative and ethical standards in a high-pressure environment; ability to meet deadlines and detail orientation; computer proficiency;. Also needs to understand and embrace the business challenges of the media business and must "think like a leader".
Experience: Minimum three years experience programming a News or Talk station, preferably in a top 50 market.
Duties: Day to day program scheduling; motivate and coach high-profile talent in all day parts; supervise station promotions; maintain fresh, cutting-edge imaging and promotions; represent Journal Broadcast Group by acting with the highest ethical standards; oversee budgeting process; other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Operations Manager.
Send resume & cover letter to:Darla Thomas
Operations Manager
Journal Broadcast Group
7280 E Rosewood St
Tucson, AZ 85710
dthomas@journalbroadcastgroup.com
NEWS PRODUCER
KVOA COMMUNICATIONS INC.
www.kvoa.com
Posted: June 15, 2010
It may be summer now... but winter will return. Want to get away from the snow and cold? A strong NBC news station in Southern Arizona is looking for a talented, organized and aggressive News Producer.
This team player needs to be a team player, self-starter and willing to take charge of the newscast content. We are searching for a producer with strong journalistic skills. In addition, our shows are fast paced, we need a producer who can think on their feet and handle breaking news efficiently. If you just "stack" the news, you will not be happy here. We want someone on the team who is willing to craft their shows, be creative with graphics and learn on the job. In addition to line producing, the qualified candidate will also write and post stories on our website and generate content for social media.
At least two years of line producing at a commercial television station is required. ENPS knowledge a plus. Email or send your resume to:
Kathleen Choal
KVOA-TV News Director
209 W. Elm Street
Tucson, Arizona 85705
kchoal@kvoa.com
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
KVOA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING IS REQUIRED.
MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD REQUIRED.

