Teams at WDEF–TV

Leads the television sales department by managing revenue and expense budgets, maximizing local, national, electronic, and non-traditional sales, controlling inventory and rates, and reviewing traffic orders. Supervises and develops account executives and support staff, conducts performance reviews, supports recruitment, manages client and national representative relationships, and coordinates promotions, campaigns, and commercial production. Requires strong leadership, negotiation, forecasting, analytical, organizational, and deadline-management skills.

Gather, investigate, write, and develop news stories for television newscasts and web platforms. Shoot and edit video, report accurately and concisely, and assist with newscast production. Candidates must provide a video demo reel and pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.

The Advertising Sales Executive develops and presents customized marketing campaigns for local businesses, fostering strong relationships and coordinating commercial production.