WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a Promotions Director. The Promotions Director will be in charge of crafting promotional campaigns for the WTVY family of channels as well as all news promotions. Daily work with programming logs is also required. Shooting, editing, strong writing skills and creativity is essential for this position.

Employee will work with department managers, creative services and the General Manager to develop and implement promotional campaigns for the WTVY family of channels as well as assist with commercial production. This includes promotional duties for WTVY (CBS), WRGX (NBC), CW & MeTV. Work in a team environment to craft creative and entertaining campaigns to promote station programming and events.

Desired candidate will be in charge of news promotions. WTVY airs nearly 30 hours of live news each week, along with special programming throughout the year. Work with News Director, creative services and General Manager to develop promotional campaigns to highlight employees, major events, newsroom achievements and other important developments for newscasts on WTVY and WRGX.

Work with the WTVY programming hub to fill logs for four stations on a daily basis. Become familiar with necessary software, including Wide Orbit. Place station promotional spots in desired log position, in order to achieve biggest impact.

Technical ability with editing software and cameras is critical. Knowledge of After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Edius editing software is a plus, as well as experience with Panasonic P2 cameras. Desired candidate will also exhibit strong writing skills.

Develop contacts in the community with non-profit organizations. Work with contacts to determine potential service projects and promotional campaigns involving the WTVY family of channels.

This is a position for someone with a creative eye, who wants to help a winning team take its promotional efforts to the next level. Desired candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule. One year of commercial or university experience preferred. Send resume to the attention of:

General Manager
Spencer Bienvenu
285 N. Foster Street
Dothan, AL 36303

Materials may also be emailed to spencer@wtvy.com. No phone calls please.

WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and driver’s license check are required. A valid driver’s license is absolutely necessary and a good driving record is a plus for obtaining this position.
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This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time.

(02-21-15)