If you're looking for a career that will motivate, challenge and excite you - look no further.  CW50 offers you the potential to grow in a creative, fun and fast-paced work environment.

Expertise
Work for a company with a long history of success and be a part of an award winning team. The CW50 staff is comprised of dedicated and enthusiastic people who each possess unique talents and abilities. The Emmys, The Telly Awards, The Associated Press News Awards, The Michigan Association of Broadcasting Awards are just a few of the many awards achieved by employees at CW50.

Opportunity
CW50 provides careers in business, commercial production, design, engineering, office services, programming, promotions, public affairs, sales and traffic.

Advancement
We take note of hard work and promote from within. There are also plenty of opportunities for relocation at one of our many stations across the country.

Equality
CBS Corporation places a high value on providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a diverse workforce. We work hard to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and we strive to make our workforce reflect the rich diversity of our society. CBS Corporation recruits and hires without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We offer great benefit packages for our full time employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life insurance

JOB OPENINGS: 

RESEARCH DIRECTOR
WWJTV CBS & WKBD TV CW50 Detroit has an exciting opportunity for a Television Research Director for our duopoly stations.   This position oversees all research related functions including: interpreting & understanding research products from Nielsen, LPM's, Scarborough, Adviews, R.L. Polk and other sales tools.  Candidates should have significant knowledge of and experience with using research to expand the sales and marketing effectiveness of our television station brands in the marketplace.  Key to this position is the daily interaction with the Account Executives, Sales Management, New Business Development Manager and Sales Marketing Manager to build research stories to support increased revenues and market share growth.   Critical to this position is the job of taking a leadership role in the market by being a member of the ad community and going on sales calls to key clients with AE's and Sales Management. Other responsibilities include: corporate reporting, daily management of data bases.

Note:  This is not the entire scope of responsibilities related to this position, only a brief outline.

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Two to three years previous research experience in the broadcast arena required.

Qualified applicants should submit resumes to the CBS Television Stations online Applicant Tracking System:  https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5128

This is the only method in which applications will be accepted for open positions.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Only qualified candidates considered for this position will be contacted for an interview. 

WWJTV  and WKBD TV CW50 Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the continuing policy of WWJTV/CW50 Detroit to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight and to conform to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

DUOPOLY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
WWJTV CBS Detroit & WKBD TV CW50 Detroit has an opening for a Duopoly Business Development Manager who is a force of nature in the television sales arena.  We are looking for someone who is not just forward thinking, but forward doing.  Someone of fearless vision and abundant enthusiasm.

This person will lead all duopoly Account Executives in their efforts to develop new direct and new sports revenue for both stations.  Manage, develop and implement sales strategy programs and initiatives to maximize station profits including National Sales.  Duopoly Sales Manager is expected to have quantifiable impact on business development within our ad agencies as well.  Identifies new business opportunities and leads the team in an effort to generate new and non-traditional revenue for the stations.  Develop specific promotional projects ideally suited to garner new business revenue.

Must be extremely organized.  Must have proven new business as well as agency business television development, negotiation, and closing skills.  Requires a complete understanding of the Nielsen ratings system and LPMs.  Previous broadcast television management experience as an LSM or NSM preferred. Three (3) years local TV broadcast sales experience with a successful record of developing new and non-traditional revenue is required. Knowledge of the Detroit Metropolitan broadcast sales market is preferred.  Digital Media expertise desired.  Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred.

Qualified candidates please apply to the CBS Television Stations online Application Tracking System:  https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5128

This is the only method in which applications will be accepted for open positions.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Only qualified candidates considered for this position will be contacted for an interview. 

WWJ-TV  and WKBD TV CW50 Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the continuing policy of WWJTV/CW50 Detroit to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight and to conform to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
WKBD-TV CW50 Detroit has an exciting opportunity for a high achiever to join our sales team.  We are seeking an experienced, creative, and aggressive Broadcast Sales Account Executive. We are looking for someone who can sell this station's commercial inventory to advertising agencies, retailers, manufacturers, and distributors and effectively market the station to current and potential clients.  New Business development and internet web sales will also be a primary responsibility of this position. Strong presentation and negotiation skills a must.  Ideal candidate will be a detail oriented, energetic team player who is driven to succeed.  Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred, two to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Market experience preferred.  Qualified candidates please apply to the CBS Television Stations online Application Tracking System:  https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=25084&siteid=5128

This is the only method in which applications will be accepted for open positions.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Only qualified candidates considered for this position will be contacted for an interview.  We regret that we cannot accept phone calls or respond to individual inquiries.

WKBD-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the continuing policy of WWJTV/CW50 Detroit to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or physical or mental disability, veteran's status, marital status, or height or weight and to conform to applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

CW50 Intern Positions for College Credit

Creative Services Assistant Intern:
Assist Creative Services Director and Promotion Specialist with filing, copying, and other miscellaneous office work. Will assist with co-op reimbursement. Will help with contests, promotions, and events. Will write and edit entertainment vignettes to air on CW50 Detroit Programming. Writes movie descriptions. Helps with pre-production of promotional announcements. Knowledge of Avid and/or Final Cut Pro a plus. Assists Programming Department. (Maximum 2)

Commercial Production Intern:
The intern will work as a P.A. on all commercial shoots. Could be used as "talent" in commercials. Will write the community calendar scripts, attend client meetings, and sit in on edit sessions. Possibility of some commercial and PSA writing. Will make VHS dubs for Account Executives and recycles tape stock. (Maximum 2)

Design Intern:
The intern will assist designers in creation of graphic elements needed for production, such as capturing video, cutting out digital images, or setting type. Will work independently on short-term projects, which may involve producing, layered Photoshop files, or formatting for the Internet. Will prepare logos with alpha channels as needed for commercial production. Will perform additional duties such as archiving, paper or art-board cutouts, mounting, etc.

Sales & Marketing Intern:
The intern will assist the sales staff by gathering and organizing sales leads from various media sources. He/she will also be included on appropriate sales calls and client meetings. The intern will assist those coordinating marketing projects like ticket drops, movie screenings, and special events. He/she will participate in scheduled marketing events as well as creative brainstorming sessions for new sales/marketing opportunities. The intern will also be given the opportunity to observe or assist with commercial production projects. He/she may be given the opportunity to work on the creation of sales or marketing materials for the sales staff. Researches information for the Sales/Marketing Departments.

Community Affairs Intern:

• Public Service Announcement screening
• Maintenance of community leader files
• Topic research and development
• Assist in community leader group contact - Assist in preparation of monthly report
• General administrative
• Production Assistant for Community Affairs Talk Show including
• logging tapes, man on the street interviews, and confirms guests for the show.
• May write community calendar.

Sports Production Intern:
Will assist the Executive Producer on all sports production activities including off-site shoots for Michigan Golf Weekly and Lions Football shoots; take notes and log information for the editor; coordinate press photos; assist with scripts on the Michigan Golf Weekly productions; coordinate talent and production crew schedules; screen tapes for highlights for the weekly shows; help crew with equipment; collect research for the writing assignments; will work closely with videographer/editor. The intern will need to be available 3 to 4 days per week. This is a seasonal internship working the summer months only, May through August.

Research & Archive Intern:
Individual must be willing to learn the I-News archiving system, write and prepare an information sheet for the reference packet. Transfer video b-roll from DVC Pro tapes to External Drives, Beta tapes, etc. while simultaneously creating a list of the logged b-roll. Assist with bulking nonusable PSA and other Beta tapes. Assist in the purging of various PSA's out of I-News. Research information, as needed, for upcoming StreetBeat and/or Michigan Matters Shows. Create list of B roll that should be included or updated based on information provided by producers. Coordinate scheduling of B roll EFP's.

Requirements

• Interns must spend a minimum of 20 hours per week at the station.
• Internships are scheduled Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30a.m.
• and 5:30p.m. Some departments may also require weekend work.
• A statement from the educational institution and advisor verifying credit will be awarded upon successful completion of the program.
• Interns should be at least a Junior or Senior in college.
• Internships are non-paid for credit only.

To Apply:

CW50 Detroit is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, submit cover letter, resume. Student internship verification will be required. We will call to confirm an interview upon receipt of all materials. For more information contact: CW50 Detroit Human Resources Office at 248/355-7036.

• Email to: jobs@wkbdtv.com or jobs@wwjtv.cbs.com
• Fax to: 248/359-7494
• Mail to: ATTN: Human Resources

CW50 Detroit
P.O. Box 50
Southfield, MI 48037

Station WKBD-TV CW50 an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding job vacancies at the station. We seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our station. Organizations that wish to receive our vacancy information should contact Julia Burt at Station WKBD by calling 248-350-5050.