November 20, 2009

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KFBB Television Job Openings
By KFBB


To apply for any of the positions listed you may stop by the front desk at the station and fill out an application, or send resume and cover letter to:

Personnel
Max Media of Montana
2200 Stephens Avenue
Missoula, Montana 59801

Phone: (406) 542-8900

KFBB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Date Submitted: 11/3/09
Department: News
Position: Sports & News Reporter - Helena Market
Date Available: Immediately


Job Description: Shoot, write, and edit news stories for television broadcast, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Broadcast Journalism or similar degree preferred. Camera and editing experience; Writing skills; and PC competent. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. equipment.

Application Deadline: 12/3/2009

Come join the largest sports team in Montana! NewsChannel 5 is hiring a Sports & News Reporter for our Helena bureau. We need a creative storyteller with solid writing, shooting and editing skills. You must be a motivated self-starter who works well with others and enterprise stories. Content is supplied to Max Montana stations across the state, so meeting deadlines is essential. Salary and benefits are competitive. Please submit your resume, cover letter, non-returnable tape and referral source to: Max Media of Montana Attn: Human Resources, 2200 Stephens Ave. Missoula, MT 59801. Max Media of Montana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position: Broadcast Television Account Executive
Location: Helena
Date Available: Immediately
Date Submitted: 8/31/09
Department: Sales

Job Description: This position is responsible for creating and retaining advertising business for the station. Assist business owners, business managers and advertising agencies with the marketing of products and services through use of television advertising. Prospect for, close, and service new business. Service existing business. Create full sales presentations and promotions. Work with production personnel to create television commercials. Maintain thorough knowledge of television programming, audience delivery, advertising rates and practices for competitive television, radio, newspaper, billboard and other media in the market. Negotiate advertising budgets in competition with other media.

Qualifications: 3 years outside direct-sales experience (broadcast sales and/or advertising sales preferred). Record of growth and stability in employment. Solid Knowledge of simple business mathematics. Knowledge of advertising industry and/or marketing background desired.

Skills and aptitude with basic computer programs such as Word & Excel, as well as ability to learn specialized programs utilized in order to input and research. Organizational skills a must! Competitive, aggressive, team-oriented attitude. Superior communication skills (oral, written, presentation). Excellent interpersonal skills; a "team player". Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Ability to work flexible hours.

Application Deadline: November 30th, 2009

Physical Requirements or Restrictions: Sight and dexterity to do computer input. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license.

Max Media of Montana, KFBB ABC and FOX Helena seeks a highly motivated, career-oriented Account Executive with direct-sales experience to join our sales team. The ideal candidate will flourish in a competitive and fast paced industry. Must have exceptional relationship-selling skills, creativity, excellent communication skills and outside sales experience. We off strong pay-for-performance. Prospecting experience and an assertive, confident, independent work style that thrives on closing the sale is a must. 4+ years of Advertising Media Sales experience preferred.

Send resume and cover letter, noting desired position and referral source, by November 30th, 2009 to:

Human Resources, Max Media of Montana, 2200 Stephens Ave., Missoula, MT 59801. EOE

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Position: Camera Operator
Date Available: Immediately
Date Submitted: 6/10/09
Department: News

Job Description: Operation of multi-platform camera for 5:30pm and 10:00pm news casts.

Qualifications: Computer literate, strong organizational skills, very detail oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Broadcast experience is helpful but not required.

Physical Requirements or Restrictions: Sight and dexterity to do computer input and monitor on-air news cast. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Application Deadline: November 30th, 2009

KFBB TV NewsChannel 5 is currently accepting applications for part-time news studio camera operators 10-15 hours a week. Prior experience is not required, will train the right candidate. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and available on nights and weekends.

Please send your resume or fill out an application at KFBB-TV, 3200 Old Havre Hwy, Black Eagle, MT 59414-2028.

Max Media of Montana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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