Job openings - KNOE 8 News; KNOE-TV; KNOE.com |

DATE AVAILABLE: MARCH 22, 2012

KNOE, KAQY, and MONROE CW is looking for a dynamic Account Executive with strong negotiation and presentation skills to grow an established list and develop new direct business and web.

College degree preferred. Minimum three years broadcast sales or equivalent experience preferred. Must be self motivated with proven track record of success. Must have strong presentation skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to work under pressure, very strong organization skills, and a team spirit attitude required.

We are looking for sales superstars who want to make a lot of money and be part of one of the strongest TV sales team in the country.

Please email your credentials to lydia.guillory [at] knoe.com call 318-388-8888.

KNOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION AVAILABLE: SALES RESEARCH DIRECTOR

DATE AVAILABLE: July 19, 2012

Reports To: General Sales Manager

Job Responsibilities: KNOE has an immediate opening for a Sales assistant. Broadcast television experience preferred

Position Requirements:

• MUST possess very Strong Computer skills. Experience with Desktop Publishing for Sales Presentations. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point & Internet experience.

• Strong Organizational, Phone & Communications Skills a MUST.

• The ability to work in a fast paced environment.

• Strong aptitude and desire to work with detail.

• Create and Produce Collateral Sales Materials.

• Assist with National and Regional Sales effort.

• Assist Account Executives with any stage of the sales process.

• Gather information from various sources to build and maintain sales presentations and packages.

If interested please fill out an application or send resume to:

KNOE TV
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, La. 71201

KNOE is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION AVAILABLE: CREATIVE SERVICES

DATE AVAILABLE: February 04, 2013

Hoak Media in Monroe has an immediate opening for a Creative Services Director. The Successful Candidate will be able to edit video commercials, write creative copy, shoot creative video, work well with clients, have a working knowledge of final cut pro and be willing to take on other duties as required for the job. Must be excellent at creativity.

A tape with samples of work is helpful. If interested apply in person at:

KNOE studios
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, Louisiana

KNOE is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION AVAILABLE: DIRECTOR OF SALES/GENERAL SALES MANAGER
KNOE/KAQY/CW/KNOE & KAQY DIGITAL

DATE AVAILABLE: March 5, 2013

KNOE/KAQY/NNOE/KNOE Digital is looking for sales leader for a TV operation located in Monroe,La./El Dorado, Ark. The GSM will have primary responsibility of overseeing revenue for the entire operation and report to the President/GM.

Candidate will be able to demonstrate sales leadership be motivated, creative, strategic, and solution-oriented. This person will lead the entire sales operation with a specific focus on local direct and non-traditional business development. Finally, the ideal candidate must be extremely visible in the market, and very involved with the staff.

If you are a successful Sales Manager looking to join a well-respected broadcast group – this is the opportunity for you!

Essential Job Functions:

• Meets or exceeds all revenue goals.
• Has a thorough knowledge of the sales process – budgets, pricing, inventory, ratings, research, marketing, demographics.
• Implements strategic sales plans and leads sales team by communicating both a vision and core values.
• Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Reviews market analyses to determine customer needs, price schedules and rates.
• Monitors and evaluates the activities of the competition.
• Works collaboratively with fellow executive level department heads.
• Works as a coach, leader and problem-solver for entire sales staff.
• Exceed revenue goals.
• Outperforming the market and growing share.
• Recruiting, hiring and training a diverse and high-achieving staff

Requirements

• Prior TV Sales Management.
• Creative, idea-generating, progressive, non-transactional sales mentality.
• Experience with both agency and local direct/retail clients.
• An exceptionally positive attitude with a relentless "get it done" work ethic.

Qualified and interested candidates should email Ed Ortelli at ed.ortelli [at] knoe.com

KNOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION AVAILABLE: DIGITAL MEDIA NEWS PRODUCER

DATE AVAILABLE: 4/8/13

Northern Louisiana's dominant station for news, KNOE 8 News & KNOE.COM, seeks a Digital Media News Producer.

If you are on the cutting edge of new media, well-versed in social media and are constantly researching new ways to reach a growingly diversified audience, apply now. Position will include producing and policing content for all of our digital platforms, as well as, promoting that content on-air and online. A related degree and some professional experience are required.

Rush your comments on our website and mobile products, along with a resume, to:

Bob Walters, News Director
KNOE 8 News
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, Louisiana 71201.

Or better yet, send your materials electronically to bob.walters [at] knoe.com.

KNOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.

POSITION AVAILABLE: METEOROLOGIST/MMJ

DATE AVAILABLE: 4/25/13

KNOE 8 News, Your Breaking News & Weather Authority, Monroe, LA seeks Meteorologist/Multi-Media Journalist for our number one award-winning news and weather products.

Responsibilities will include producing and anchoring weekend weathercasts, assisting in our award-winning severe weather coverage and performing other weather related duties as assigned. Position will include reporting, shooting and editing as a multi-media journalist (MMJ) three weekdays. Applicants must have one year professional weather anchor experience as well as experience as a MMJ. Successful applicants will clearly present the station's weather brand during times of severe weather and must understand the importance of the web and social media in relaying life-saving information to our community. A meteorology degree is required. Experience with WSI, weather seals, and shooting and editing skills are desired.

Rush a non-returnable DVD, resume and references to:

Bob Walters, News Director
KNOE 8 News
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, Louisiana 71201.

Send materials electronically to bob.walters [at] knoe.com

KNOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please.

POSITION AVAILABLE: MORNING PRODUCER

DATE AVAILABLE: 5/20/13

KNOE 8 News, Your Breaking News & Weather Authority, Monroe, LA seeks Morning Producer for its number one news product.

Candidates must have some professional producer experience and a related degree. Our co-anchored morning newscast offers a daily live reporter, extensive live in-studio interview segments and a full kitchen set. We seek a creative producer who will focus his or her efforts on using these tools and infusing the newscast with new content. Successful candidate must have a passion for digging up and developing new stories for a morning audience and getting those stories to our viewers on-air, online and on our mobile platforms in a timely manner. Having strong editorial judgment, excellent writing skills and a strong command of social media and its use in promoting news are a given. Successful applicants will have a passion for producing with a desire to build a career in newsroom management.

Experience with ENPS is desired.

Rush a non-returnable DVD of a newscast you produced, resume and references to:

Bob Walters, News Director
KNOE 8 News
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, Louisiana 71201.

Send materials electronically to bob.walters [at] knoe.com

KNOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION AVAILABLE: NEWSCAST DIRECTOR

DATE AVAILABLE: 5/20/13

KNOE 8 News, Your Breaking News & Weather Authority, Monroe, LA seeks experienced fulltime Newscast Director for its number one news product.

Candidates must have professional directing experience and a related degree. Our co-anchored fully HD newscasts are fast-paced and jammed full of live and graphical elements. We have a control room filled with the latest HD technology at your fingertips. We seek a director who will focus his or her creative efforts to successfully execute error-free and engaging newscasts every day. Successful candidate will have a passion for production and the ability to teach and mentor other production staff members.

Position will also include various studio projects and studio commercial production.

Rush a non-returnable DVD of a newscast you directed, resume and references to:

Bob Walters, News Director
KNOE 8 News
1400 Oliver Road
Monroe, Louisiana 71201.

Send materials electronically to bob.walters [at] knoe.com

KNOE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.