Work at Fox Chicago

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

NATIONAL SALES ASSISTANT: Candidate will support National Sales Manger and several national sales offices. Assisting in the preparation of a variety of internal and external documents, correspondence and presentations, filing and organizing all of their sales orders, writing up orders from advertisers for commercial broadcast spots, verifying accuracy of input of orders and complete follow through until completed. Assist National Account Executives in posting schedules according to ratings. Answering telephones and offering assistance. Pulling commercial log times and distributing them to various agencies. Backing up other sales assistants. Investigating billing or any other discrepancies on sales orders. Daily interfacing with Accounting, Traffic & Research. Must familiarize oneself with all current programming, specials & sports to facilitate writing up contract orders. Screen existing inventory for availability to sell and other duties as required. Other duties as deemed appropriate and as assigned. College degree desirable, 2 plus years of directly related experience preferable. Candidate should have strong clerical and communication skills. We seek a motivated and driven candidate with a strong sense of urgency. Microsoft Word & Excel necessary. Power Point, AS/400, TV Scan, Nielsen ratings knowledge would be a plus. Must be organized, self starter, and be able to prioritize projects. 15% of all duties performed will be standing, kneeling, bending, pulling, lifting and going up and down the stairs.

WEB PRODUCER: Candidate works on deadline to produce news stories for all digital and on-air platforms. Candidate will be required to evaluate multiple sources of information, graphics and pictures to create stories that are compelling and relevant to audience. May be required to work on the assignment desk, as assigned. Working in a non-linear, tapeless environment, the candidate must select and edit video on desktop to complement news copy. Writes stories and edits newscast copy and wire copy stories to adapt them for a Web audience. Produces exclusive content to create unique Web traffic, including: text, galleries, live chats, lists, maps, raw video and other tasks as assigned. Must have excellent news judgment and knowledge of Chicago area. The successful candidate will be responsible for accuracy of copy, choosing video and sound, creating graphics, as well as gathering all relevant facts for news stories. Monitors community and blog forums. Updates station’s Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages. All other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate. Candidate must have 2-3 years television web and news writing experience and internet experience and college degree in journalism or equivalent. Experience with internet research, computer knowledge, INews and Avid preferred. Strong newscast producing skills, a plus. Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization techniques strongly preferred. Must be creative, concise, attentive to detail, be able to handle deadline pressure, take direction from producers and adapt quickly to emerging Web technologies and social media. Must have knowledge of HTML, Content Management Systems and A.P. Style. Ability to stay current on Web standards and best practices. Experience with multiple Content Management Systems. Proven ability to generate audience participation through social media preferred. Ability to share knowledge with others preferred. Knowledge of Flash a plus. Ability to design Web pages using CSS a plus.

SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Candidate will present and sell WFLD/WPWR-TV. Prepare sales presentations and maintain all paper work/reports related to sales activities, and properly service all accounts. Candidate will prepare sales presentations and maintain all paper work/reports related to sales activities, and properly service all accounts. Exceed assigned revenue budget. Service accounts and developing new business within advertising agencies and clients directly. Obtain all aspects of potential business, including competitive rates, market conditions, station conditions, advertiser budgets, CPM’s, etc. Negotiate rates and manage stewardship of all accounts. Other duties as deemed appropriate and as assigned. Candidate must have 3-5 years sales experience. Local agency relationships preferred. Must have excellent communication, negotiation and organizational skills, and strong attention to detail. Industry knowledge and the ability to function as part of a team are also required. College degree preferred and must be computer literate.

Fox Station Sales- Chicago: SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Candidate will represent and sell FOX owned & operated stations to clients and advertising agencies in Chicago territory; Manage