Jobs at WPLG/TV

Performs operational accounting, cash applications, accounts receivable, fixed asset maintenance, journal entries, reconciliations, financial reporting, and budget variance analysis for a television station. The role processes cash receipts, prepares billing and revenue entries, maintains fixed asset records, reconciles bank and balance sheet accounts, supports audits, and assists with process improvements. It requires collaboration with the Controller and AR Manager, accurate GAAP-compliant work, and administrative support during monthly and annual close cycles.

Manages digital advertising campaigns across desktop, mobile, mobile apps, and OTT platforms. Processes orders, uploads creative, coordinates campaign launches, monitors delivery, forecasts inventory, prepares reports, and resolves discrepancies. Partners with account executives, clients, management, and creative teams to develop digital sales materials and sponsorship opportunities. The role also includes prospecting and selling to new digital clients.

Manages the news assignment desk, researches leads, handles tips and calls, coordinates interviews, and edits or assists with writing and publishing content across multimedia platforms. Engages audiences through social media, responds to comments, and covers weather and breaking news. Requires accuracy, ethical judgment, composure under pressure, and the ability to meet urgent deadlines.

Prepare and produce television newscasts by writing stories and scripts, coordinating with reporters, executive producers, assignment desk staff, and production teams, and managing the program from the control room. The role requires current-events knowledge, editorial judgment, strong communication skills, flexibility for nights and weekends, and the ability to meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced commercial news environment.

Oversee the preparation and execution of television newscasts, including researching and writing stories, developing scripts, coordinating with reporters, executive producers, assignment desk staff, and production teams, and managing the program from the control room. Participate in editorial decisions using current-events knowledge while meeting daily deadlines in a fast-paced broadcast environment.