Sessions Announced for CBI Fall Convention!

July 31, 2010 · Filed Under CBI News, Conferences, Contests · Comment 
Posted by Will R

CBI is very pleased to announce the lineup of sessions for the Fall Conference in Louisville this coming October.  There are over 80 sessions and events planned just by CBI.  Together with ACP and CMA, there are over 400 at the largest student media annual convention in the nation!  With well over 2000 people attending each year, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet your peers from across the nation and to network outside of the sessions.  We are also working on a career fair for those so inclined.  Employers, now is the time to contact CBI to reserve your space and help meet your EEO requirements!  The convention is at the Galt House which is located a short (enclosed and air conditioned) walk from shopping and all types of dining, including quiet cafes, ethnic restaurants, bourbon lounges, casual eateries, and popular national chains.  Keep the energy going outside the convention. The Fourth Street Live! entertainment district is just up the street.

For hotel rates, registration fees and other information about the convention, please see the Fall Convention Page.

There is also a facebook page for the CBI Fall Conference!  Become a fan today!

And now for the list of sessions!*

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National Student Media Career Fair in Louisville, KY

July 22, 2010 · Filed Under CBI News, Conferences, Resources · Comment 
Posted by candy

National Student Media Career Fair
Saturday, October 30, 2010
8:30a.m. to Noon

Galt House Hotel,
140 N 4th St.
Louisville, KY

Employer pre-registration is required! Please use registration form (PDF).

Media recruiters will conduct 20-minute interviews with students who have submitted resumes and/or portfolios.

Recruiters can seek candidates for both internships and job openings. Only those students who submit resumes and have their names posted for interviews may participate in the Career Fair. Recruiters will have resumes/portfolios in hand on Friday morning and will have the opportunity to select which students they wish to interview.

Cost: $75.00 (which includes boxes to collect resumes, lunch for up to two recruiters on Saturday and a table for each recruiter to conduct interviews).

About Us: The National Student Media Convention is an annual convention. Three large student media organizations, College Media Advisers, Associated Collegiate Press and College Broadcasters, Inc. join forces for the largest student media conference in the United States. College student media (newspaper, magazine, television, radio and online) advisors and their students from across the nation gather to attend sessions and network with each other.  

MANAGER OF WEBSITE SERVICES at WSOC-TV

July 12, 2010 · Filed Under Broadcasting News · Comment 
Posted by Erick Lauber

WSOCTV.com seeks a person to manage the content for the website. This person will work closely with News, Marketing, Sales and Corporate and will lead a 4-5 person content team in support of both local news content and non-news content. The ideal candidate is someone who is collaborative, proactive and a champion for all WSOC-TV platforms.
Candidates should respond in writing with the rest of the ad – tell us exactly what qualifications, background, experience and technical, managerial, and media skills the Manager of Site Services needs in order to perform at a consistently high level. Please send all correspondence to WSOC Television, Inc., Attn: HR Dept., 1901 N. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28206. EOE M/F

Two Positions at KSAS/KMTW

July 6, 2010 · Filed Under Careers · Comment 
Posted by Erick Lauber

FOX Kansas/My TV Wichita
Job Opening: Sales
Immediate/Full Time

Big 12 basketball, NFL, NASCAR, AMERICAN IDOL, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, top syndicated programming and great support has made FOX Kansas a station on the rise. Now looking for an account executive with the needed ‘go getter’
attitude to get things done. In exchange, FOX Kansas offers top-notch benefits and training and an environment that allows you to succeed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Generate local advertising revenue for the station.
* Develop new business accounts.
* Service existing accounts.
* Process advertising contracts.
* Assist production department in creating and developing marketing ideas for clients.
* Coordinate creative with the traffic department.
* Collection of accounts receivable.
* Participation in station promotional events.
* Car and valid driver’s license required.

CONTACT: Send cover letter and resume to
FOX Kansas- Account Executive
316 N. West St.
Wichita, KS 67203
job@foxkansas.com
Application available online www.foxkansas.com/

Current station employees, particularly female and minority employees are encouraged to apply, if qualified, and to refer female and minority candidates. KSAS/KMTW are Equal Employment Opportunity companies, no person shall be
discriminated against because of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions. CLOSING DATE: Job will remain open until filled.

KSAS/KMTW JOB OPENING #2

FOX Kansas/My TV Wichita
Job Opening: Producer/Director
Immediate/Full Time

Experience and Job skills: Creative, self-starter. Good writing and verbal skills a must. College degree and/or previous experience preferred. Basic PC and Mac skills. Basic knowledge of shooting, lighting and editing. Final Cut Pro editing experience preferred, but not necessary.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Work with clients on both commercials and presentations
* Must be able to produce a project from concept to finish, including any or all of the following: writing, directing, lighting, shooting and editing
* Must be organized and have good time management skills
* Must maintain good relationships with clients & co-workers.

CONTACT: Send cover letter and resume to:
FOX Kansas/myTVwichita
316 N. West St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Attention: Production
job@foxkansas.com

Application available online www.foxkansas.com/jobs/

Current station employees, particularly female and minority employees are encouraged to apply, if qualified, and to refer female and minority candidates. KSAS/KSCC are Equal Opportunity Employers, no person shall be discriminated against because of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions. CLOSING DATE: Until hired.

Various positions available at KUVE (Tucson) and KTVW (Phoenix)

July 5, 2010 · Filed Under Careers · Comment 
Posted by Erick Lauber

Two positions are available at KUVE (Single Market Account Executive and Television Maintenance Engineer) and two at KTVW (Television Maintenance Engineer and Photographer-Editor). Please feel free to contact Univision at (602) 243-3333 (KTVW) or (602) 232-3500 (KUVE) for more information.

Director of Broadcast Engineering at WICR Radio, University of Indianapolis

July 5, 2010 · Filed Under Careers · Comment 
Posted by Erick Lauber

WICR-FM/UIndy TV at the University of Indianapolis is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Broadcast Engineering. This is a full-time, 12-month exempt position and will report directly to the General Manager of WICR-FM/UIndy TV.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the technical operation of a Class B FM public radio station multicasting in HD radio, a campus-wide cable television channel, and a television production facility. The successful candidate will train broadcast students and station staff members in the operation of radio and TV equipment; supervise and instruct students interested in broadcast engineering; teach selected technology-related courses in the University’s Department of Communication for additional adjunct faculty teaching contracts; and provide technical and computer support for department faculty and operations.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in radio/TV, telecommunications, or related area is required. Three years of experience in broadcast engineering in commercial or public broadcasting operations is preferred. Experience in RF transmission, HD radio technology, digital audio and video computer editing systems, computer networking and common applications, and knowledge of FCC rules/regulations is desirable. A master’s degree, previous teaching, training, and management experience, SBE certification, and experience in administration of Audio Vault, Avid, and /or Axia systems are a plus.

For consideration, please apply electronically at http://www.uindy.edu/visitors/hr. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University of Indianapolis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.