Position Overview
Are you bored with your current situation and looking for a fast-paced, exciting career where each day is unique? Are you a hard worker, good at solving problems and enjoy helping businesses succeed? If so, then a Multimedia Sales Executive position at our television stations in Meridian, MS might just be the perfect fit for you. We have five television stations in this marketplace and a full digital advertising firm, equaling lots of opportunities for you!

We value your opinions and want to develop your creativity so that you can effectively evaluate, analyze, and present clients with the best television and digital advertising solutions for their businesses. We will train, coach, and give you all the tools to excel so you can reap the financial rewards from your hard work.

Why us?
We sell cool products! Unlike traditional business development roles that hawk generic widgets, here you’ll be pitching and delivering television and digital media solutions. Where else can you sell ads for the NFL, Primetime and News programs, along with high valued digital media strategies? Every day is an opportunity to create excitement for you, your clients, and the public.

We will also give you a good deal of responsibility and enable you to leverage your creativity and technological knowledge to be successful. Your career is entirely dependent on your desire to learn, work hard, generate business, and build long-lasting client relationships.

And this a perfect opportunity for people who want to re-enter the workforce, re-invigorate their careers, and are driven to succeed.

What you’ll do
You’ll be responsible for managing the entire sales cycle by sourcing new clients, pitching marketing packages, developing media campaigns, closing contracts, and converting clients into long-term business partners.

You will research market trends, devise methods to attract prospective customers, and formulate sales strategies to reach your personal goals.

You will build your sales pipeline by reaching out to prospective businesses and cultivating new relationships within the local business community.

You will target and show companies using other advertising platforms like radio, print and cable products that they will receive superior value and results through our television and digital offerings.

After new business is generated, you will collaborate with our station’s creative team to help develop and produce client campaigns. You’ll also work with our production crews to create advertising spots and assist in their production.

You will help us diagnose, preserve, and expand our client base by developing new products, delivering excellent customer service, and exceeding customer expectations. You will give our customers proof and comfort that they are making the right decision by advertising with us.

What qualities we are hoping to find in you
You should be comfortable:

• interacting with high-level business owners and decision makers
• making effective presentations that address their business needs
• providing clients with advertising options that stay within their budgets.

The most successful Multimedia Sales Executives:

• are driven, positive, goal-oriented professionals with a sense of urgency
• are self-starters with strong-time management skills that can multi-task
• possess strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• enjoy working with clients to ensure they are always satisfied with the products they are purchasing
• have a broad-based knowledge of traditional and emerging media platforms

Superior candidates are creative problem solvers with strong analytical skills. You must be willing to listen to client issues, ask thoughtful questions, and formulate creative solutions that address clients’ needs.

The Multimedia Sales Executive will be producing and delivering innovative presentations to clients; therefore, excellent computer skills with the Microsoft Business suite are required (Excel, Power Point, and Word).

You must be adept at prospecting, generating proposals, and have the proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets. This includes a demonstrated history to follow-up on sales calls, and a competitive desire to win accounts.

You “MUST HAVE” these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity

• Must be local to the Meridian, MS or surrounding marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
• Prior business development experience is necessary; this is not an entry-level position.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license and must have the ability to drive and own an adequately insured vehicle for transportation to and from client meetings on a constant basis.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Fluent in English.

What we’ll offer the successful candidate
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package (base salary + commission) approximately $35K-$75K+ annually.

If you are interested in applying for this position
Please apply online or email your resume (MS Word or .pdf) to Ken Anthony at kanthony@coastaltvgroup.com. In the subject line of your email, place the following heading: “Multimedia Sales Executive – Meridian” so that your email gets routed correctly. A cover letter is not necessary.

COASTAL TELEVISION OF MERIDIAN LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Overview

We are looking for a skilled a bookkeeper for our growing business that will help maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. The candidate must have knowledge of Microsoft Excel and previous accounting experience in a business setting.

Our ideal candidate will be professional and courteous with strong computer skills.  They should be a multi-tasker with excellent time management and communication skills.  They should have a sense of urgency and be able to meet financial deadlines.

Why us?We are a rapidly growing company with offices throughout the United States enabling talented and motivated people to expand their skills and advance within our company.

What you’ll do

• You will accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices by entering them into our accounting system.
• You will help maintain our vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• You will perform data entry associated with accounts payable, including setting up new accounts and maintaining existing accounts.
• You will review and reconcile invoice discrepancies and respond to vendors regarding their payment status.
• You will post and reconcile vendor invoices to monthly statements.
• You will audit and process credit card bills.
• You will connect with internal customers including purchasing, maintenance, shipping & receiving, and other departments regarding purchase orders and product receipts.
• You will collect payments from customers and accurately record it into the accounting system.
• You will update our client accounts based on payments received or changes in their contact information.
• You will record and maintain all 1099 information.
• You will ensure that there is an adequate amount of office supplies.
• You will assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What qualities we are hoping to find in you
You should be comfortable:

• working with internal and external customers and providing them answers to their questions.
• processing vendor invoices, reconciling cash and credit card balances, and making journal entries.
• entering data into accounting software and working with Microsoft Excel to produce basic reports.

The most successful bookkeepers:

• are detail-oriented, have an eye for detail, and have excellent data entry skills.
• manage their daily workloads, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
• possess strong organizational skills and enjoy working with people.
  
  

You “MUST HAVE” these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity

• Must be local to Meridian, MS or the surrounding marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
• Prior experience is necessary; this is not an entry-level position.
• A high school diploma or equivalent education is required; however, some college experience is preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license and must have the ability to drive and own a vehicle for transportation to and from the office on a constant basis.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Fluent in English.

What we’ll offer the successful candidate
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience (approximately $40K annually).

If you are interested in applying for this position
Please apply online or email your resume (MS Word or .pdf) to Ken Anthony at kanthony@coastaltvgroup.com. In the subject line of your email, place the following heading: “Bookkeeper – Meridian” so that your email gets routed correctly. A cover letter is not necessary.

COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Overview
Do you have a passion working with computers, electronic equipment, and are detail oriented? Have you ever considered a career in broadcast media, but never had the opportunity to the enter industry until now? Maybe a career as Traffic Director might be a perfect fit for you at our Meridian, MS stations.

Why us?
Television broadcasting is totally awesome.  Not only do we have cool shows including the NFL, but Chicago Fire, Law and Order, The Voice, and a host of others. In addition, the skills that you pick up from our on-the-job training are transferable anywhere.

What you’ll do

• You’ll prepare, submit, and reconcile all television broadcasting logs. These are the guides for all television programs and commercials. What to air and when to air it before it is broadcast to the viewing public.
• You will schedule commercials as ordered into newscasts and other live or taped programming for television and multi-platform use.
• You will apply traffic instructions to every scheduled commercial.
• You’ll manage traffic copy and confirm instructions to Account Executives and master control automation systems.
• You will reconcile all post logs to prepare schedules for invoicing.
• You will assist the station’s other departments including, Sales, Engineering, News, and Promotion.

What qualities we are hoping to find in you
Successful Traffic Directors:

• have strong data entry, clerical skills, detailed oriented and enjoy learning new skills.
• can multi-task and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• are dependable, can operate consistently with a high degree of accuracy, take ownership of the logs and are able to work independently without direct supervision.
• are team-oriented and customer-focused.
• have attention to detail, a positive attitude and have positive approach to problem solving.
• work effectively within a team environment.

You “MUST HAVE” these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity

• Must be local to the Meridian, MS marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
• Available to work regular business hours (Full-Time position) 40 hours per week
• This is an entry-level position, so no prior broadcasting experience is required.
• Some college or technical certification is preferred but not required
• A valid driver’s license and must have the ability to drive and own a vehicle for transportation to and from the office.
• Computer skills a must
• Be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Fluent in English.

What we’ll offer the successful candidate
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience. The entry level pay for this position is $12.00/hour; however, candidates with more work experience will be compensated commensurate with their skills.

If you are interested in applying for this position
Please apply online or email your resume (MS Word or .pdf) to Ken Anthony at kanthony@coastaltvgroup.com. In the subject line of your email, place the following heading: “Traffic – Meridian” so that your email gets routed correctly. A cover letter is not necessary.

COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Overview
Do you have a passion working with computers, electronic equipment, and have a strong technical aptitude? Have you ever considered a career in broadcast media, but never had the opportunity to the enter industry until now? Maybe a career as Master Control Operator might be perfect fit for you at our Meridian, MS center of operations.

Why us?
Television broadcasting is totally awesome.  Not only do we have cool technical equipment, but where else can you broadcast major media programs including the NFL on FOX, NBC’s This is Us, CBS Nightly News, and a host of others. You’ll be at the controls and your work will be broadcast over thousands of miles and to hundreds of thousands of people.  In addition, the skills you pick up from our on-the-job training are transferable anywhere. Finally, we are flexible and can offer both full-time and part-time employment options for this position.

What you’ll do

• You’ll prepare, control and monitor television broadcasting equipment to transmit television programs and commercials to the viewing public.
• You will support the production of newscasts and other live or taped programming for television and multi-platform use.
• You’ll manage master control automation systems and file servers to ensure they are properly operating and monitor on-air quality.
• You will oversee the recording and acquisition of syndicated programs and prepare shows for air by segmenting to standardized formats.
• You’ll gather satellite feeds for broadcasting.
• You will monitor all television output signals to ensure quality control for audio, video, and closed captioning.
• You’ll oversee and edit broadcast logs.
• You will assist the station’s other departments including, Engineering, News, Promotion, and Sales.

What qualities we are hoping to find in you
Successful Master Control Operators:

• have strong technical backgrounds and enjoy learning new skills.
• can multi-task and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• are dependable, can operate consistently with a high degree of accuracy, and are able to work independently without direct supervision.
• are team-oriented and customer-focused and are willing to work during severe weather emergencies and/or extended news and sports coverage to deliver broadcasts.
• have attention to detail, a positive attitude and have positive approach to problem solving.
• work effectively within a team environment.

You “MUST HAVE” these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity

• Must be local to the Meridian, MS marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
• Available to work flexible hours including overtime, holidays, nights, weekends, and overnights.
• This is an entry-level position, so no prior broadcasting experience is required.
• Some college or technical certification is preferred; however, a high school diploma or equivalent education is required.
• A valid driver’s license and must have the ability to drive and own a vehicle for transportation to and from the office.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Fluent in English.

What we’ll offer the successful candidate
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience. The entry level pay for this position is $10.00/hour; however, candidates with more work experience will be compensated commensurate with their skills.

If you are interested in applying for this position
Please apply online or email your resume (MS Word or .pdf) to Ken Anthony at kanthony@coastaltvgroup.com. In the subject line of your email, place the following heading: “MCR – Casper” so that your email gets routed correctly. A cover letter is not necessary.

COASTAL TELEVISION OF MERIDIAN LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Overview
If you are you a sales manager who likes to be hands-on and not stuck behind a desk – READ ON…

A rapidly growing group of top-affiliated television stations are seeking talented and motivated sales leaders to place at the forefront of our company! 

We are in immediate need of a sales-driven leader and coach, with a proven track record of positive influence and leadership capabilities, to provide direction and identify staff motivators for our cluster of stations in the Meridian, MS area.  Leading by example, in the field is key, as our managers do it all. We will give you the tools and empowerment to make it happen!

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Communicate and negotiate with local clients and agencies
• Assist in accurate revenue forecasting
• Manage inventory and pricing development
• Schedule and conduct sales meetings and training programs
• Create research pieces to assist in sales efforts
• Create and implement new business sales packages and presentations

All these programs are designed to maximize revenues while achieving and exceeding sales goals for all media platforms (television, internet, mobile and digital channels).

Your Supervisory Responsibilities Include:

• Interviewing, hiring and training employees
• Conducting daily sales calls
• Planning, assigning and directing work
• Developing and monitoring performance accountability systems
• Appraising employee performance, rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualified candidates must be very knowledgeable in basic and advanced techniques of selling television, digital and sales negotiation, computer-proficient with knowledge of various TV sales software systems, as well as Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point, have strong verbal/written communication skills, able to demonstrate to both the department and fellow managers their ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

To be strongly considered you “MUST HAVE” these qualifications for this opportunity

• Must be local to the Meridian, MS or surrounding marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
• Prior business development and managerial experience is necessary; this is not an entry-level position.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license and must have the ability to drive and own a vehicle for transportation to and from client meetings on a constant basis.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.

“Unique” doesn’t begin to describe this one-of-a-kind company. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing, broadcast companies in the country, we are committed to treating our people as family.  If you are looking for an organization that cares about its people and offers the opportunity for upward mobility, if you have the drive, the confidence and the skills to succeed and if you are up for the challenge … this is where to be! 

Please send resume and cover letter to:  Ken Anthony; kanthony@coastaltvgroup.com

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.