Jobs at FOX26 and My20

KRIV FOX 26 and KTXH MY 20

Posted: October 20, 2009

The following represents brief descriptions. It is not intended, nor should it be construed, to represent a comprehensive and/or exhaustive description of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of each position.

News

Associate Producer Full Time Regular
Assist producers in the production of daily newscasts to include writing scripts, researching stories, working with assignment desk, field crews, graphics, and fill-in produce. Must have degree in Journalism or related field and minimum one year of paid newsroom experience as assignment editor or associate producer. Must be computer literate and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Need to be a team player who works well under stressful conditions.

SALES

Account Executive Full Time Regular
Generate revenue from new and existing accounts through effective selling techniques. Coordinate and maintain all sales related activities for assigned accounts, and prepare and conduct sales presentations for the development of new business. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of the market’s ratings and programming to effectively interact with the buying community. Two years previous television sales experience preferred. Must possess an aggressive, desire to win attitude. Strong written, organization and presentation skills essential. College Degree preferred.

TRAFFIC

Traffic Assistant Full Time Regular
Responsible for orders data entry, confirmation and verification of contracts, building formats for programs, clearing rejects, pulling show formats, and to serving as back-up to continuity personnel. Will also log edit one log per week (KTXH), and coordinate with Nat’l sales on Paid Program schedule. Minimum 2 yrs broadcast traffic experience required. Must be a team player, highly organized, and extremely detail oriented. Must be able to work within strict guidelines and time parameters. Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal with ability to interact with other departments to accomplish Sales and Traffic goals.

Qualified candidates send resume, salary requirements, and non-returnable tape (if applicable) to:

Human Resources | KRIV FOX 26 | 4261 Southwest Freeway | Houston, TX 77027 E-mail: roberta.hudson@foxtv.com | Fax: (713) 479-2728. No phone calls please! EOE M/F/D/V

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Qualified applicants must provide an official letter from an accredited college or university confirming that he/she will receive course credit if selected for our internship program.

All internships require a minimum of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks.

Applicants must also submit an essay in 250 words or less answering the following questions:

1. In which department are you interested in doing an internship? Why?
2. What duties do you expect to perform in your internship? What do you expect to learn?
3. Why should you be selected in the FOX 26 Internship Program?

Applicants should fax or mail the following:

• Cover letter stating which term (i.e. Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer Semester/Quarter) he/she would like to participate
• Resume
• Course credit confirmation letter.
• Essay

For more information or to apply, please e-mail

roberta.hudson@foxtv.com

or fax your information to (713) 479-2728. No phone calls please.

You can also send your information to:

KRIV/KTXH
4261 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77027-7201

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