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Why Recruiters Don’t Hand Over the Keys to the Castle on First Contact

Broadcast, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Interviewing Tips, Interviews, Job Search, Jobs, Journalism, JournalismJobs, Local Television, Local TV, Media, MediaJobs, Recruiting, Recruiting Tips, Social Media, TVjobs, Uncategorized / Ty Carver

There’s a funny thing that happens in recruiting — especially in media. A recruiter reaches out to a candidate about a “confidential opportunity,” and within five minutes the candidate wants: All before agreeing to a 15-minute conversation. We get it. Candidates are busy. Smart people protect their time. The internet has also trained everyone to […]

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

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)

Broadcast, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Interviewing Tips, Interviews, Job Search, Jobs, Local Television, Local TV, Media, MediaJobs, Recruiting, Recruiting Tips, TVjobs, Uncategorized / Ty Carver

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)

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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The Local TV Industry at a Crossroads: Consolidation, Contraction, and the Talent Challenge

Broadcast, Jobs, Journalism, Local Television, Local TV, Media, MediaJobs, Recruiting, TVjobs, Uncategorized / Ty Carver

Local television has long been one of the most trusted and immediate sources of news and community connection. From weather alerts to investigative reporting, local stations have historically played an essential civic role. But today, the industry is navigating a period of profound disruption—one defined by consolidation, shrinking newsrooms, evolving audience habits, and mounting pressure

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CARVER TALENT HOT JOBS 8/20/21 EDITION:

Broadcast, Human Resources, Interviews, Job Search, Jobs, Journalism, JournalismJobs, Local Television, Local TV, Media, MediaJobs, Recruiting, Social Media, TVjobs / Ty Carver

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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