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Your LinkedIn Inbox Is a Graveyard — And It Might Be Killing Your Career

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There’s a special kind of chaos happening on LinkedIn right now. Not the cringe hustle-posts. Not the “I’m humbled to announce…” essays written like hostage notes. Not the AI-generated thought leadership from people who haven’t had an original thought since Vine died. No — the real disaster is this: People desperately want better jobs… while […]

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15 Reasons to Reject a Sales Candidate (and Save Your Station from a Slow-Motion Trainwreck)

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In local broadcast media, hiring the wrong salesperson doesn’t just cost you a salary—it bleeds revenue, erodes client trust, and quietly poisons your culture. Yet too many stations still hire on gut feel, desperation, or a halfway decent handshake. Let’s sharpen the filter. Here are 15 unapologetically real reasons to pass on a sales candidate—before

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Breaking Into the Spotlight: Interview Tips for the Media Industry (Including Local TV Management Roles)

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The media industry is fast-paced, competitive, and constantly evolving. Whether you’re aiming for an on-air role, a production job, or a leadership position at a local television station, interviews in this field go far beyond rehearsed answers. Employers are looking for creativity, adaptability, and a deep understanding of how media connects with audiences. Here’s how

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CARVER TALENT HOT JOBS 8/20/21 EDITION:

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Carver Talent is partnered with amazing broadcast groups and media industry clients who are actively recruiting for the following positions. For confidential consideration or just to get on our radar to discuss your career goals and your next perfect opportunity, please send an updated resume to radu@carvertalent.com. Managing Editor – Digital Content, top 20 market,

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Have We Lost the “Human” In Human Resources and Recruiting?

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Perhaps we have all been in this situation: You are a job applicant. You take time out of your busy day/life to update your resume. Review the job boards/LinkedIn/websites/companies/etc. You navigate an often cumbersome company applicant tracking system (ATS). You apply to a position of interest. You receive an automated email response from the ATS

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Work in Television? Under Contract? When To Begin Your Job Search…10 Tips:

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I interview thousands of candidates in the media industry for a living. Contracts are prevalent within our industry, but not for every group and every position. If you are under contract or currently employed and looking for your next opportunity for career growth, there is a strategy and decorum you need to consider. One of

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Carver Talent HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

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General Sales Manager, Midwestern market television station. $110K base and $150K all-in at goal potential. Local Sales Managers looking for their first GSM opportunity are urged to apply! Director of Sales, 2 openings, West Coast radio group. $75K – $100K+ base comp range plus commission. Local Sales Manager, Midwestern market television station. Creative Services Director,

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Carver Talent – HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

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Managing Editor – Midwestern media company seeking a content leader for a non-partisan/unbiased news streaming startup organization. Be in on the ground floor of a well-funded, exciting opportunity to build an excellent journalism product nationally. From newscast studio design/build to hiring your team to full editorial and management responsibilities. Exciting stuff! $150K – $200K base

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Carver Talent HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

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-General Manager, top 100 market. $450K+ all-in comp range. Must have previous GM experience. -Director of Sales, top 10 market. Must have top 50 market DOS experience. $250-$265K comp range. -Local Sales Manager, top 25 market. Must have previous LSM experience. Great group and station! $150K comp range. -Assistant News Director, top 10 market. Must

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Recruitment Process “Ghosting” – A Great Way to Burn a Bridge

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Ghosting, not just an urban dictionary myth anymore. Before we dive in, let us explore the word by definition: Ghost·ing/ˈɡōstiNG/ noun – The practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication. You know the word…and, likely connect “ghosting” to the context of dating or friendship. Unfortunately,

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