JOB POSTING: ACCOUNT EXCECUTIVE

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Expands established customer base by generating new leads, selling non-traditional advertising and growing existing advertising revenue from current clients.
• Maintains client relationships by sponsoring promotions, contacting key accounts on a bi-monthly basis, and utilizing client entertainment opportunities.
• Researches the industries that clients represent, and uses quantitative (ratings and audience measurement) and qualitative (listening and buying habits) methodologies to effectively sell advertising.
• Keeps up to date on all KGMB9 product lines and programming features including the product lines and programming features of competing radio stations and other media forums.
• Negotiates advertising rates and schedules along with preparing creative written and oral proposals to clients.
• Provides account updates, communicates monthly projections and forecasts future advertising business.
• Monitors accounts receivable of client base.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with emphasis in Business/Marketing/Communications
• Understanding of Nielson/Arbitron ratings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience handling clients at various stages in the sales cycle
• Capable of handling multiple tasks
• Strong transactional sales background (Proven sales track record)
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point

Contact Cheryl Oncea, General Sales Manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

KGMB9 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB POSTING: Technical Director/Production Technician

KGMB9, the CBS affiliate in Honolulu, HI and Hawaii’s first television station is accepting applications for a qualified Technical Director/Production Technician in our News Production department.

The preferred applicant would be required to provide Technical Director / Newscast Production duties in executing the KGMB9 evening newscasts utilizing a Sony DVS 8000 series video switcher. The selected applicant will also provide evening newscast director support. A minimum of three years experience technically directing fast-paced newscasts is preferred. All-around experience in other control room duties, including but not limited to, Technical Directing on a Sony DVS 8000 Series switcher, Operating a Telemetrics robotic camera system, news production audio, and Deko Character Generator graphics is highly desired.

This is a leadership position in the KGMB9 News Production department. The ability to work well with other people in both newsroom and control room environments is mandatory. Must be a quick learner, display calm under pressure, able to solve problems, and be able to grasp new technology.

TO APPLY:

Send a cover letter, resume and air check of a recent newscast with director’s track to:

Jay Park
News Operations Manager
KGMB9
1534 Kapiolani Blvd.
Honolulu, HI 96814

KGMB9 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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