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  National Sales Assistant   
 

Description: Media General Broadcast Group • www.mgbg.com • WJTV-Newschannel 12
WJTV seeks a National Sales Assistant to provide assistance to the National Sales Manager to maximize sales efforts and to provide customer service. Assist various rep firm account executives, their assistants and agencies in a timely and professional manner. Process sales orders, revisions and make-goods promptly and correctly, through to confirmation. Work with accounting, national rep firm and directly with agencies to collect credit information needed on any new advertiser/agency. Assist in the collection of past due accounts. Assist in researching discrepancies. Work with NSM, national reps and agencies on NAs, program changes, late runs and make goods. Provide most up-to-date sales information (e.g., rate cards, program schedules, etc.) to all rep offices and/or agencies as requested by NSM. Act as back up to other support positions in the sales department as needed.

Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Prior general office experience, preferably in the areas of advertising, sales, or broadcast related environment. Knowledge of personal computers to include knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software. Proven planning and organizational skills as well as ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Time management skills and ability to multi-task are essential. Clear, professional and effective communication skills also essential.

EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen. Send resume to HR Dept. 1820 TV Road, Jackson, MS 39204-4148 or e-mail to hr@wjtv.com

posted 7/3/08

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  ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE   
 

Description: Media General Broadcast Group • www.mgbg.com • WJTV-Newschannel 12
Account Executive to work within established Sales Department guidelines to maintain and increase sales volume with established accounts and aggressively seek new customers. Execute plans and strategies set forth by sales management. Maintain awareness of the competition. Maintain visibility in the community. Formal education of a Bachelor’s degree is required. At least two years of broadcast sales experience is required. Compensated on a commission basis. Ability to work quickly and accurately with names, numbers, codes and symbols. Effective oral and written communication skills as well as ability to maintain confidentiality. Access to daily use of personal vehicle transportation; valid driver’s license. Knowledge of personal computers to include word processing and spreadsheet software; ability to learn new systems.

EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen.
Send resume to HR Dept. 1820 TV Road, Jackson, MS 39204-4148 or e-mail to hr@wjtv.com

posted 6/19/08

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  INTERACTIVE MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE   
 

Description: Media General Broadcast Group • www.mgbg.com • WJTV-Newschannel 12
Seeking Interactive Media Account Executive to head up the fastest frowing segment in advertising sales. This positign will sell local, regional and national clients across multi-platform media convergence technologies. Must have prior experience in Media or Internet Sales; a clear understanding of web optimization and be able to implement; be able to stay ahead of new trending technology; have vision of where our website will be in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years and 5 years; and lead sales presentations. College degree preferred.

EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen.
Send resume to HR Dept. 1820 TV Road, Jackson, MS 39204-4148 or e-mail to hr@wjtv.com

posted 6/19/08

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  VIDEOGRAPHER (OPB)   
 

Description: Media General Broadcast Group • www.mgbg.com ª WJTV-Newschannel 12
WJTV is looking for a full time Videographer (OPB). Duties include writing and performing on-air presentation of news stories. Write news copy and travel to news scene to cover stories as needed. Shoot and edit videotape of news, sports, and special features. Tape required. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen.
Send resume to HR Dept. 1820 TV Road, Jackson, MS 39204-4148 or e-mail to hr@wjtv.com

posted 6/19/08

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  PRODUCER   
 

Description: Media General Broadcast Group • www.mgbg.com • WJTV-Newschannel 12
Producer: WJTV seeks motivated individual to produce line-up and layout of newscast. Responsible for executing format, organization, coordination with other departments, news writing, and distribution of final scripts. Please mail resume and cover letter to HR Dept.

EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen.
Send resume to HR Dept. 1820 TV Road, Jackson, MS 39204-4148 or e-mail to hr@wjtv.com

posted 6/19/08

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  NEED SOME FREELANCE HELP?   
 

Description: For a listing of some local freelance designers and copywriters, visit http://www.psajackson.org/freelance.htm

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  National Job Bank Link   
 

Description: For more positions available in the advertising industry across the country,
visit
www.aaf.org/jobs/index.html

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