Rich Engberg, who previously was GSM at Univision TV here in Phoenix, has accepted the position of VP/GM running 2 stations, a CBS and FOX affiliate in Peoria, Il. for Nexstar.
Peoria is 2 hours away from Chicago.
Good luck to you Rich in your new endeavor.
It has just been posted that there is an AE position open at 93.3 KDKB-FM. To apply online go to :http://sanduskyphoenix.com/jobs.
After 13 year with Telemundo Tucson, Ramon Torres has decided to retire and spend time at his restaurant and his family.
The staff wishes Ramon a very wonderful retirement.
That has created a LSM position open at Telemundo, Tucson.
Telemundo has an open position in Tucson for Local Account Manager.
For more information about this position go to www.nbcunicareers.com job # 10127BR.
Bridget Fairchild ,local sales manager of KPHO TV5, is pleased to announced the hire of Brian Campbell as the newest addition to the sales staff. Brian comes to KPHO TV5 from Fox 10 where he was in sales.
It has just been announced that Jason Cullen has joined the sales staff at AZ TV and started work on Monday May 13.
Jason is a native of Phoenix and for the past 5 years, he has been an AE at Lamar Outdoor Advertising Welcome to the broadcast world.
There is an immediate opening for a traffic and billing coordinator for the three AMs at CRC Broadcasting Company. The applicant should be proficient on Radio Traffic web based system which is a huge plus. The applicant needs to have worked in traffic before and can balance a checkbook! There is also a sales position open. For details on both openings go to their website at moneyradio1510.com/Career-Center. All resumes to be sent to jobs@moneyradio.com.
KPHE TV44 Phoenix launched CNN Latino on April 29th and they are currently interviewing for AEs. Please send your resume to ;Mary@kphetv.com
This is a follow up to my lasted article in the pipeline.
KPHE TV44 Phoenix Launches CNN Latino on Monday
PHOENIX, April 26, 2013 – CNN Latino programming launches Monday April 29 on KPHE TV44 Phoenix. Offering a broad spectrum of programming covering news, lifestyle, documentary, talk and debate, CNN Latino will air from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. TV44 and CNN Latino airs in Phoenix on digital station 44.1 and on Cox Cable channel 405. The station will continue to produce its own local Spanish-language community, sports and entertainment programming before and after CNN Latino airs. In addition, TV44 will continue to air programming from Telemax, a broadcast station based in northern Mexico.
Station General Manager John Troglia says, “We’re very excited to partner with CNN Latino. Finally, our community has their own news and information channel that they can always rely on afternoons and evenings 7 days a week. CNN Latino provides a great programming alternative and it’s a big step forward for our Hispanic community.”
The CNN Latino program lineup includes Sin Limites con Elizabeth Espinosa, Panorama USA con Fernando del Rincon, Cala, Magazine CNN, Archivo CNN, Nuestro Mundo, Cruzando Fronteras, Showbiz Latino, Contrastes, Dra. Azaret, and Deportes USA, along with other original Hispanic content. For a complete station line up, visit www.kphetv.com.
About TV44 KPHE
TV44 KPHE broadcasts Spanish-language quality programming with a focus on locally produced news magazine programs dealing with health, legal, sports and community needs. In addition, TV44 airs a mix of entertainment programs produced in Mexico. TV44 KPHE is owned by Lotus Communications Corp., which was founded in 1962.
About CNN Latino
CNN Latino is the new Spanish-language programming block custom-made for the U.S. broadcast market as an alternative to traditional Hispanic networks, with a broad spectrum of programming covering news, lifestyle, documentary, talk, debate and more. CNN Latino and its affiliate stations have their own dedicated section on worldwide Spanish-language news site cnnlatino.com.
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POSITION OPPORTUNITY
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
KMSB FOX 11 and The Home of Comedy are looking for a high energy, creative, and motivated Account Executive to join our team. KMSB/KTTU are part of Belo Corp., one of the nation’s largest media companies that own a diversified group of market-leading television and interactive media assets.
DUTIES
Prospect and make local direct & agency sales calls. Develop and close new business. Candidate is required to develop presentations, prepare avails and packages as required by account, and write up and submit all orders for approval. Salesperson must have the ability to respond to advertisers’ needs and be able to adapt to different selling situations. Sales personnel will develop a thorough knowledge of the station’s policies, procedures, programming, rates, production and operations. Knowledge of competitive programming and rates are necessary. Periodic client entertainment is also required.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
One to three years of media sales experience strongly preferred. College degree with strong language, math and organizational skills is strongly desired. Applicant should have experience in agency business, prospecting, and in developing new business as well as non-traditional revenue. Must possess a proven track record of accomplishments and have the ability to develop effective sales presentations. Knowledge of the Tucson television market a plus. Candidate must be motivated to perform with a high degree of creativity. Computer literate in Excel, Word & Power Point. Knowledge of television avails and traffic software, Leigh Stowell, and Media Monitors preferred. A valid Arizona driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.
As part of Belo, our team has the benefit of outstanding support, training and development resources. In addition, we offer a work environment which is focused on creating success for our clients.
KMSB/KTTU provides generous base and commission incentive plan and exceptional benefits for our employees starting on the date of hire.
CONTACT
If you qualify for the position, please send resume to KMSB/KTTU, Local Sales Manager, 7831 N. Business Park Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743. email: careers@azfamily.com EOE
Kevin has written a fictional book titled “Time Flying” under the pen name Dan Garmen.
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The Amazon link to the paper version:http://goo.gl/MmMm0.
The Kindle version:http://goo.gl/6PTRG. If you have a Kindle, go grab it today or tomorrow. A Kindle promotion launched at midnight, so it’s free until midnight tomorrow night.
Kevin has an exclusive digital deal with Amazon that expires in another month, after which it will be available for Nook and other platforms.
Sales and reviews have been very good.
Lucky me, I have my owned signed copy.