Our success is based on the ability of our people to create profitable media opportunities for our clients. Join a proven team of highly-motivated, passionate people dedicated to meeting the needs of customers. If you are interested in a position with Cannella Response Television, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@drtv.com. Include the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Current Openings:
Senior TV Network Operations Technician (New Berlin, WI)Traffic Supervisor (Burlington, WI)
Account Manager (Los Angeles)
Receptionist/Executive Assistant (Los Angeles)
Media Assistant (Los Angeles)
Vice President of Business Development (Los Angeles)
Internship: Marketing Assistant (Burlington, WI)
Internship: Business Intelligence Assistant (Burlington, WI)
Senior TV Network Operations Technician (New Berlin, WI)
The primary responsibilities of the Senior TV Network Operations Technician is to perform a variety of daily technical setup and configuration operations tasks for the NOC including the setup of firewalls, servers, digital content managers, encoding and playback of content on Broadcast, Satellite and Cable Networks, while maintaining a very high level of quality and reliability.
Technical Skills/Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or equivalent
- Ability to read VU meters, waveform monitor & vectorscope, and set proper levels
- Understanding of MPEG-2 Encoding and digital playback gear
- 4 years experience or relevant experience with Material and Equipment Used.
- Ability to operate television video equipment including VTR’s and AV monitoring gear and Digital MPEG format knowledge.
- Knowledge of all common Windows applications and other Linux commands, including FTP and Putty.
- Extensive use of general office equipment including PC’s, fax machines, printers, etc.
Professional attributes:
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Organized & self-motivated
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires the ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Includes sitting for extended periods of time and prolonged hours of data entry.
- The ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
Traffic Supervisor (Burlington, WI)
As a Traffic Supervisor, the primary responsibility is to support the Media Operations Manager and oversee the Media Assistants in all aspects of the day to day responsibilities of Media operations, traffic and listings for all Performance Based Media. The Traffic Supervisor will actively strive to ensure the Media Assistants enter and submit all traffic and listings correctly and match media for each station.
Specific duties of the Traffic Supervisor are:
- Oversee the traffic and listings input and submission process for all stations on the PBM platform.
- Relationship point person between our Satellite, Telco, MSO and Broadcast stations to help ensure content is accurately delivered an air, based on the contracted days and times.
- Point person for all station research conducted between platforms and Cannella: log verifications, preemptions, tape purge and tracking and last minute traffic and listing change requests.
- Manage station set up process: Work with the internal and external departments and companies as needed to ensure everything is set up properly for a smooth launch on our expected "go live" date.
- Maintain a good working knowledge of available technology and help ensure the Media Assistants understand and utilize the available technology (Internet, TMS reporting tool, TMS contact tool, Slingboxes,etc.).
- Build and maintain active relationships with outside PBM TV platforms (Satellite, Telco, MSO, Broadcast), Traffic Managers and Listing Service contacts to ensure data received is accurate and timely, and discrepancies are addressed and resolved quickly.
- Identify and champion process improvement to complete the operational work efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Manage Media Assistant's external and internal communications between station traffic mgrs, listing services, Cannella traffic, scheduling and sourcing departments; Assist with daily operational activities (questions, clarifications, errors and check lists).
- Mentor, motivate and monitor direct reports to help ensure the PBM Media Assistant team is operating effectively and efficiently.
CRT is seeking an experienced professional with a proven track record supervising and mentoring staff; entering data into and working with database systems, with a demonstrated ability to work quickly and efficiently without making mistakes, proven superior analytical and organizational skills, advanced excel and word skills, and a proven track record of identifying fundamental process problems and championing change around solutions. We are looking for a person who can develop strong internal and external work relationships, has solid verbal and written communication skills, and is innately inquisitive, a self-starter, and someone who goes the extra step to produce great work.
Account Manager (Los Angeles)
The Account Executive leads a Client Services team and partners with Media Buyers to manage long form direct response television campaigns by serving as a liaison between clients, senior management, vendors, and production companies to ensure campaign success. Responsibilities include recommending spending levels, evaluating results and providing feedback and reports to clients while meeting deadlines by working efficiently with internal departments. Account Executives are expected to maintain long term relationships as well as identify new opportunities, drive negotiations, and coordinate solutions to meet client needs.
Technical Skills/Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience in Infomercial Media Buying and or Client Services
- Minimum 3 years of Account/project management experience
- Strong presentation, communication, organization, and time management skills
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university is preferred
- Technical competence (understand software, hardware, networks, etc)
- High level of initiative and work well in a team environment
Professional attributes:
- Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast paced and busy work environment
- Articulate, motivated, goal oriented, persistent and a skilled negotiator
- Team Player and ability to lead a team
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for Client Service
Receptionist/Executive Assistant (Los Angeles)
The Receptionist / Executive Assistant supports the Executive Vice President and the day to day functions of the office. Responsibilities cover a broad range of duties including the execution of varying administrative tasks and office management tasks. The receptionist / executive assistant must be highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently in a proficient manner. This position requires frequent interaction with a wide array of company employees and many of the company’s most valued external contacts requiring advanced interpersonal and professional communication skills. Maintaining the highest standards of personal integrity and professional conduct is critical.
Technical Skills/Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications with exceptional skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal business communications skills.
- Has basic business acumen and relevant math abilities.
- Possesses exceptional organizational skills
Professional attributes:
- Manages personal time efficiently, is highly organized, able to prioritize projects and juggle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results on time and task.
- Knows when to escalate issues/risks to the company and alerts the appropriate executive in a controlled and concise manner.
- Has keen problem solving skills and is able to quickly consolidate options into a recommendation.
- Accepts accountabilities and is comfortable with making decisions within the latitude given.
- Projects a positive attitude, is personable and professional.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and willing to invest extra time and effort to meet a deadline.
- Maintains a high degree of personal integrity and consistently protects confidential information.
Media Assistant (Los Angeles)
The media assistant's primary role is to support the media buyer. The media assistant is responsible for inputting call center data, creating and running reports, tracking and filing paperwork arranging for tests and trafficking tapes. This role serves as liaison between the buyers and the station representatives. The media assistant also supports Client Services with general needs as well.
Technical Skills/Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proven superior analytical and organizational skills
- Advanced Microsoft office Excel skills.
- Strong written and verbal business communications skills.
- Has strong business acumen and relevant math abilities.
Professional attributes:
- Experience working as part of a team, with willingness to pick up work from co-workers and knowing when to ask co-workers for assistance.
- Comfort working in a fast paced, dynamic environment, where change is the norm
- Manages personal time efficiently, is highly organized, able to prioritize projects and juggle multiple tasks concurrently.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results on time and task.
- Knows when to escalate issues/risks to the company and alerts the appropriate executive in a controlled and concise manner.
- Has keen problem solving skills and is able to quickly consolidate options into a recommendation.
- Accepts accountabilities and is comfortable with making decisions within the latitude given.
- Projects a positive attitude, is personable and professional.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and willing to invest extra time and effort to meet a deadline.
- Maintains a high degree of personal integrity and consistently protects confidential information.
Vice President of Business Development (Los Angeles)
The SVP, Media Distribution & Affiliate Management is responsible for securing large blocks of long-form media inventory from broadcast station groups and regional cable operators to grow CRTs performance based media business.
- At least 10 years of experience in the MSO or broadcast television industry in any of the following areas:
- Outsourced media services
- Programming distribution/syndication, including network distribution and affiliate sales
- Operations software
- Proven/documented track record of success with new business development and client management
- Intimate understanding of media operations:
- Working knowledge of broadcast and cable television distribution technology
- Understands and knows how to navigate broadcast and station group organizational structures
- Knows the revenue and cost drivers of a broadcast station and cable operator
- Has a network of professional contacts within the station group and/or national/regional MSO world
- Comfortable working with a broad range of partners with divergent requirements and motivations (e.g. Broadcast station groups, independent broadcasters, MSOs, Telco's, programmers)
- Exceptional selling skills and relationship-building techniques to understand the needs of Broadcast and MSO media distribution partners and present consultative solutions to close business
Internship: Marketing Assistant (Burlington, WI)
CRT is seeking a marketing assistant intern to start in June. Ideal candidates will be recent college graduates. $10/hr, approximately 30 hours a week.
Tasks include - updating excel spreadsheets, forecasting, analysis
Strong MS Excel skills preferred
Internship: Business Intelligence Assistant (Burlington, WI)
CRT is seeking a business intelligence assistant intern to start in June. Ideal candidates will be recent college graduates. $10/hr, approximately 30 hours a week.
Process data files, track / report sales, business metrics
Strong MS Excel skills preferred
