Job Opportunities at FOX 5 NY/My9

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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.
 

TECHNICIAN – STUDIO/CONTROL ROOM – perdiem position

Candidate will fill a variety of production roles; perform functions including, but not limited to, technical director/automation, audio operator/mixing, robotics/camera, chyron/graphics and floor director; must have a solid understanding of live production elements, specifically news production and be able to operate live broadcast equipment; will work in control room environment; will think critically under pressure while broadcasting within strict time constraints; work as a cohesive team. Interact professionally and respectfully with on-air staff, off-air staff, production and technical crews and management.

Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years recent experience in the broadcast technician, control room/master control and news environment in a medium to major size market; excellent communication skills, strong technical skills – systems, equipment software, etc.; friendly and collaborative spirit; positive attitude, good judgement. Must be able to sit and stand for an extended period; must be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel. WNYW/WWOR is a 24/7 operation. Flexibility in scheduling evenings, early mornings, weekends as well as work all shifts in a 24/7/365 breaking news environment; must be able to work overtime, holidays and varied hours. Performs other duties as assigned. Candidate will also be required to join the I.A.T.S.E Local 794 union.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $43.40-48.76 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - FLX

Come join the Bay Area’s top rated news station and sell a best in class OTT platform alongside the broadcast sales team! KTVU FOX 2 is seeking a Digital Account Executive who is experienced in business development and has established contacts to make an immediate impact in its rapidly growing digital business.  The ideal candidate will be based out of Sacramento, CA. Be part of a winning team with a diverse culture that believes in supporting, mentoring, and training our staff. As part of our total compensation benefits package we offer comprehensive medical plans, three weeks’ vacation, 401k, and tuition reimbursement just to name a few.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Candidate will have responsibility of developing and maintain a robust sales pipeline of qualified clients for the Fox Local Extension (FLX) OTT platform.
  • Source new sales opportunities through a combination of identifying and researching potential accounts and soliciting new business via outbound communication as well as inbound lead follow-up.
  • Maintain a consistent presence out in the field building relationships and presenting, live or via Zoom, the benefits of the FLX platform.
  • Quickly become a product expert in order to participate in brainstorming, staff meetings, client meetings, researching and assisting in proposal development and campaign reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Research Director to develop and maintain custom presentations that further highlight the benefits and utility of FLX.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of competitive OTT platforms and a clear understanding of the characteristics that give FLX a competitive advantage.
  • Stewart client campaigns and work on a variety of weekly and monthly reports to develop impactful post campaign recaps and provide recommendations to further optimize client campaigns.
  • Work closely with the Digital Sales Manager on every RFP and presentation for consistency in creating impactful campaigns that help our clients achieve the marketing objectives.
  • Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with Ad-Ops, creative services, and finance departments.
  • Other duties assigned as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience with daily high volume sales activity in a B2B sales environment.
  • A sales hunter mentality with the ability to consult with clients and understand how your products can serve as the solution to help them meet their objectives.
  • You have managed a book of business and understand how to organize/plan your day to meet deadlines in a fast pace environment.
  • You thrive in a metrics and results driven sales culture and have a track record to prove it.
  • You have experience in building rapport, providing technical information and explanations, and preparing presentations.
  • Has established OTT/Digital relationships and is able to make an immediate impact on a sales team.
  • Digital Video Advertising and/or Digital Agency/Digital Publisher experience preferred.
  • Strong written/oral communications, presentation and account management skills are also required.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • Varied hours, weekends, holidays and local travel is required.  Must have or be willing to obtain reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • College degree (or equivalent work experience) and 1 to 3 years digital sales experience is required.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $60,000.00-80,000.00 annually for California, Washington, New York City and Westchester County, NY. $50,000.00-66,600.00 annually for Colorado. This role is also eligible for a sales incentive/commission compensation plan, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
 

DIGITAL AD OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

As a Digital Ad Operations Coordinator, you will work as part of the Digital Ad Operations group who is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enhancing dynamically served advertising campaigns through the use of several technologies working across a portfolio of live sports, entertainment, apps and OTT assets for all Fox Television Digital campaigns. The Ad Operations Coordinator is responsible for all pre- and post-launch trafficking, setting up campaigns in ad servers, confirming that creative is to site specifications, trafficking ad tags, reporting and managing any issues that arise pertaining to campaign execution. The Digital Ad Operations group is also responsible for communicating directly with our internal sales reps as well as their clients and will be a key resource within the operations group working cross-functionally with several other departments.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and support all pre- and post-launch trafficking responsibilities and inquiries for multiple local stations
  • Manage implementation of all ad operations requirements for campaigns - tracking, tagging, publisher/agency/client correspondence
  • Support digital planning team with advertiser preparation and publisher-side launch responsibilities.
  • Work closely with publishers and clients to troubleshoot and resolve issues
  • Educate and guide clients/partners on best practices; proactively address areas where improvement is needed
  • Perform diligent and detail-oriented QA on interactive ad units/deliverable
  • Other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years practical working experience in online advertising space, as a trafficker or similar role
  • Working knowledge of Google Ad Manager, Free Wheel and OTT ad servers
  • Experience with various third-party ad servers/tags such as DCM, Innovid, Flashtalking, etc.
  • Experience of digital programmatic landscape and monetization techniques (Trading Desks, DSP's, Exchanges, SSP's, DMP's, PMP's) an added plus
  • Sound strategic thinker with strong creative problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
  • Quick learner of new technologies, tools, and processes; ability to adapt to changing tides
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a positive attitude
  • Strong working knowledge of entire Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
  • Be a results-driven team player with a strong desire to exceed expectations.
  • Excellent client service, organizational abilities, and verbal and written communication skills
  • Extremely proactive and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to be highly organized, have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $28.85-33.65 per hour for California, Washington, New York City and Westchester County, NY. $24.00-28.00 per hour for Colorado. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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