Recruiting

Media Industry Recruiting: 10 Smart Tips, Tricks, and Career Hacks That Actually Matter

The media industry is one of the smallest “big industries” in America. Television, radio, digital, streaming, sales, engineering, creative, executive leadership — everybody knows somebody who knows somebody. There’s no six degrees of separation here like the Kevin Bacon game. In media, it’s usually one or two phone calls before someone knows your background, work […]

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

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 the company name, the hiring manager’s name, salary, team structure, job description, budget approval status, and sometimes the CEO’s blood type — all before agreeing 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. It’s not the cringe hustle-posts, the “I’m humbled to announce…” essays written like hostage notes, or the AI-generated thought leadership from people who haven’t had an original thought since Vine died. The real disaster is simpler and much more common: people desperately want better

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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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Life After “Extinction Alert” Article…What now?

So, where do we go from here, legacy broadcast television? I recently published an article titled “Extinction Alert? – Recruiting Into Local Television Today. Is “The Great Resignation” Real?” If you missed it, please find it here …And also consider checking out the follow-up piece anonymously listing comments received from the article at the Carver

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Overwhelming Reaction From Article “Extinction Alert? – Recruiting into Local Television Today. Is “The Great Resignation” Real?”

I am humbled by how many media industry professionals read, shared, discussed, and commented on Carver Talent’s recent Op-ed article discussing the state of local television recruiting today. And I think it is also important to share some of these comments. Sour grapes? Real emotion? Frustration? Yep. And 100% supportive of the intent of the

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Extinction Alert? – Recruiting Into Local Television Today. Is “The Great Resignation” Real?

A television station Executive Producer candidate literally started to cry during a recent phone interview to discuss local news management opportunities. Yes, really. Perhaps for the first time during my decades-long career, I made a candidate cry. A diverse, very intelligent, and extremely good at what she does up-and-coming candidate at that. Perhaps some of

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CARVER TALENT HOT JOBS 8/20/21 EDITION:

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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Mandatory Vaccinations as a Condition of Employment: Agree or Disagree?

We are living in interesting times within the media industry and beyond. And we are collectively feeling our way through a global pandemic in real time while dealing with a very fluid situation. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) just announced they are moving ahead with their October convention in Las Vegas but will require

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Carver Talent HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK – August 11th Edition

Carver Talent has the following openings with great media industry clients. For confidential consideration, please email an updated resume to radu@carvertalent.com or ty@carvertalent.com. News Director, Midwestern TV station, $80K – $85K. Executive Producers and Asst. News Directors apply! Executive Producer, top 10 market TV station, morning shift, $90K – $95K. Great station and a great

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