Work at Fox 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.

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 AE's annual billing including make good, etc.; Service advertising agencies; Present FOX programming to clients, planner and buyers. Other duties as deemed appropriate and as assigned. Individual must have knowledge of major market television sales; three (3) years broadcast selling experience and a background in either operations /retail / newspaper/ research/media buying/media planning preferred; Computer skills; packaging, negotiating ratings; Present and build up promotions; Industry knowledge and the ability to function as part of a team are also required. Organizational and responsibility in handling multiple assignments.

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 assist with newscast producing, 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.

For consideration, please forward resume and letter of interest to: Human Resources Department, WFLD & WPWR FOX Television Stations, Inc., 205 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 Fax: 312-565-3066 email: WFLD-HR@foxtv.com. Web site: www.myfoxchicago.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EOE/M/F/D/V

WFLD & WPWR offers an academic credit internship program for college juniors, seniors and graduate students. For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-565-3015.

Last Updated: December 14, 2009