After 30 years in human resources and recruiting — including running recruiting for a large broadcast group and now spending the last 7 years owning my own media recruiting firm, Carver Talent — I’ve come to one undeniable conclusion: Recruiting is less of a profession and more of a front-row seat to the greatest reality […]
The media industry loves to talk about urgency. Breaking news. Quarterly revenue. Ratings books. FCC deadlines. Digital growth. Talent wars. But when it comes to hiring? Some media companies move like it’s 1997. Post a job. Wait. Pray. Interview the same recycled applicants their competitors already passed on. Drag the process out for 6-8 weeks.
The media industry loves to talk about innovation. AI-powered workflows. Digital transformation. Audience engagement. Revenue diversification. Multi-platform strategy. But let’s ask a less glamorous question: When did hiring become so impersonal? Because if you talk privately with candidates across broadcast television, digital media, streaming, radio, ad tech, and corporate media groups, there’s a recurring theme
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Local television is changing fast. Faster than most station management teams want to admit publicly. Budgets are tighter. Expectations are higher. Corporate pressure is high. Digital revenue demands are growing. Newsrooms are evolving. AI is entering workflows. And somewhere in the middle of all of it, talented managers are quietly asking themselves the same question:
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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
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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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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-Director of Sales, Midwest market $170K -(3) Chief Engineer openings, 3 Midwest markets $80-90K -Sr. Executive Producer, top 15 market $120K -News Director, Midwest market $110K Contact ty@carvertalent.com to learn more
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