WWL-TV RECRUITMENT

In accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), WWL-TV is required to provide notification of each job vacancy to any organization that distributes information about employment opportunities to job seekers or refers job seekers to employers, upon request by such organization. To be entitled to notice of vacancies, the requesting organization must provide WWL-TV with its name, mailing address, e-mail address (if applicable), telephone number, and contact person, and identify the category or categories of vacancies of which it requests notice. (An organization may request notice of all vacancies.)

If your organization distributes information about employment opportunities to job seekers or refers job seekers to employers, and would like to receive job vacancy notices for WWL-TV, please provide the information specified above to the following person at WWL-TV: 

Pam Cromiller Cohn
1024 N. Rampart St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 529-6227
pcohn@wwltv.com 

It is the policy of WWL-TV to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin or sex, in all personnel actions.

To view our EEO public file report, click here.

Current Openings

Assistant News Director

Anyone interested in this opening should send a resume'to:
Pam Cohn
HR Director
WWL-TV
1024 North Rampart St.
New Orleans, 70116
FAX: 1 - (504) 529-6481

Job responsibilities: This position will oversee the day to day operation of a medium market newsroom, with an emphasis on breaking news. The Assistant News Director will also work closely with the Assignment Desk, the Executive Producers of newscasts, the Executive Producer in charge of Special Projects, sports and weather. The Assistant News Director will also be very involved in the total, daily integration of the station website in all facets of news gathering and production. This position will also handle the weekly staff schedule as well as vacation and other time off. There will also be projects assigned as needed by the Executive News Director. This is a strong number 2 position, which requires complete dedicatiion to aggressively cover news and get it on the air and the web quickly, accurately and with a high level of detail.

Experience: This job requires news management experience involving newscast producing, assignment desk, web and special projects. The newscast producing experience should involve the creation and execution of a multi-anchor, fast paced show with emphasis on live coverage and strong graphic elements. The assignment desk experience should involve at least a year of working on an assignment desk. During that time, the applicant should have been a primary manager for identifying and quickly reacting to breaking news and enterprise stories. The assignment of photographers, reporters and technical assets is also a top priority. The special projects experience should involve designing or working with others in the planning and execution of special events such as: election coverage, extended breaking news coverage (hurricanes, other natural disasters), sweeps snd sports specials. The web experience should include the regular proposal and execution of ideas on how to increase the traffic to the station`s website. A good knowledge of web oriented technology is a plus. The applicant should also have experience in managing, or be part of a team that manages a staff of greater than 40 people. A college level degree is preferred.

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Camera Operator - WWL-TV

Anyone interested in this opening should send a resume'to:
Pam Cohn
HR Director
WWL-TV
1024 North Rampart St.
New Orleans, 70116
FAX: 1 - (504) 529-6481

Job responsibilities:Operating studio cameras.  Floor directing for news shows.  Some lighting maintenance involved and may provide relief for Electronic Graphics Operator during shift, as needed.

Experience: Ability to work under various supervision and flexibility of schedule necessary.  Previous camera experience is required.  Previous Chyron/Clarity experience is a bonus.

NOTE:  Shift time is primarily early morning and weekend hours, but the schedule is subject to change based on supervisor’s discretion.


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Account Executive - Channel 15

Anyone interested in this opening should send a resume'to:
Pam Cohn
HR Director
WWL-TV
1024 North Rampart St.
New Orleans, 70116
FAX: 1 - (504) 529-6481

Job responsibilities: Duties for this position include: selling programs and annoucements to local agencies; developing from list of accounts, the maximum amount of dollars on a long term basis. You must be familiar with Nielson and Arbitron books, including the ability to interpret meaningful statistical information. You must follow-up on business sold to make sure it runs as ordered; collect competitive sales information, and develop sales presentations; make sure that all the paperwork relating to sales is accurately and promptly entered into the OSI system and suggest new business.

Experience: To work with us you will need a college degree in marketing or a related field. You will need 2-3 years prior sales experience - outside or media-related sales preferred. Computer skills, written and verbal communication skills, ability to make decisions quickly. Good interpersonal skills.

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WWL-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required upon employment.

Caution to Employment Agencies: Referrals from employment/temporary agencies should be submitted through the Human Resources department. An agency is considered our partner only when a signed contract is executed, otherwise the agency is not entitled to compensation. Employment agencies must refrain from establishing agreements with any employees outside the Human Resource Department. All resumes submitted to our Human Resource department should meet or exceed the qualifications listed on the job posting