With talk of a settlement, we can expect the FCC to be back in action when the government reopens.  While stations have been unable to upload documents into their FCC public files during the shutdown, this will change quickly once the government reopens. For stations, this means that a number of documents need to be uploaded into a station’s political and public file.  Political Files :  We just finished local elections in New York, and stations have numerous documents that need to be placed in their political files.  ALL POLITICAL FILE DOCUMENTS ARE DUE THE DAY AFTER THE DAY THE GOVERNMENT REOPENS.  So, stations should begin assembling their political records now. Public Files : Stations should also be ready to upload documents that were due during the shutdown.  For example, Quarterly Issue Responsive Programs lists were due October 10 th .  These lists and other public file documents must be uploaded once the Federal government reopens. We will keep a close watch on any notices released by the FCC on this issue.  Remember, keep information about your attempts to upload documents to your public and political files during the shutdown.  On your renewal application, you will be asked if you filed all documents in a timely fashion.  Of course, you could not because of the shutdown.  Thus, you should answer the question “no” but explain it was because of the government shutdown.  Keeping documents regarding your attempts to upload materials will help you if any questions arise.  You should consult your communications attorney on this issue.        For an detailed discussion about the shutdown by noted communications attorney David Oxenford, go to his Broadcast Blog here . For an analysis regarding the impact of the government shutdown on stations, go to our previous story here .

It’s Veterans’ day.  Take time today to think about your grandparents, parents, sons, daughters, friends and neighbors who have served this country.  For more than 250 years, they safeguarded our freedoms.  As broadcasters, we could not exist without the freedom provided to us by the First Amendment.  As Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins stated:  “America’s Veterans have made our country – and our military – the greatest in the world. On Veterans Day, we honor these patriots, celebrate them for protecting our freedoms and salute them for keeping us safe.” Veterans' Day is celebrated today because WWI ended in the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the eleventh hour.  It was supposed to be the “war to end all wars.”  It did not.  Since that time, generations of Americans have been called upon to serve our country and defend our freedoms.  So today, let’s thank and honor our veterans.  They certainly deserve it.

BIA is providing an interesting podcast focusing on local advertising.  It’s recent podcast focuses on the connection between advertising spending and actual growth. BIA stated: In today’s fast-paced advertising world, it’s more important than ever to connect your advertising spend to actual sales growth. In this episode, Rick Ducey, Managing Director of BIA, and Senan Mele, VP of Forecasting and Data Analysis, welcome Jay Loeffler, Chief Sales Officer at Valpak. Together, they explore how data-driven planning is revolutionizing local advertising, providing a single source of intelligence that makes ad buying smarter.  Listening to the podcast will be worth it. It features Jeff Loeffer, Chief Sales Officer at Valpak. You can access the podcast here .

Local Media New York, part of TelevisaUnivision, is seeking a proactive and creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team! Based in New York, you’ll play a key role supporting marketing initiatives across our Northeast Regional Local Media footprint — New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a passion for media, marketing, and advertising. You’ll collaborate closely with our Local Media Sales Teams to develop impactful marketing materials, strategic client presentations, and cross-platform campaigns that connect brands to Hispanic audiences across TV, Radio, Digital, and Social platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where storytelling, culture, and creativity meet measurable results. $45,000 - $55,000 + Benefits < Back Marketing Coordinator TelevisaUnivision New York, NY, USA Apply Now Job Type Sales About the Role Local Media New York, part of TelevisaUnivision, is seeking a proactive and creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team! Based in New York, you’ll play a key role supporting marketing initiatives across our Northeast Regional Local Media footprint — New York, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual with a passion for media, marketing, and advertising. You’ll collaborate closely with our Local Media Sales Teams to develop impactful marketing materials, strategic client presentations, and cross-platform campaigns that connect brands to Hispanic audiences across TV, Radio, Digital, and Social platforms. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where storytelling, culture, and creativity meet measurable results. $45,000 - $55,000 + Benefits Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field Eye for design and ability to create visually compelling presentations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency is highly preferred Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Experience 1–3 years of experience in media, advertising, marketing, or sales support (internships count!) About the Company TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do? If you thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment that values excellent communication, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset, then this Marketing Associate position, with a focus on coordinating digital sales, might be for you! $20.19 to $26.44 per hour. < Back Marketing Sales Associate Sinclair, Inc Schenectady, NY, USA Apply Now Job Type Sales About the Role Are you ready to join a dynamic team where creativity, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do? If you thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment that values excellent communication, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset, then this Marketing Associate position, with a focus on coordinating digital sales, might be for you! $20.19 to $26.44 per hour. Requirements Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reading comprehension and problem-solving skills Organizational skills, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency are a must Be coachable, curious, and solution-oriented Ability to work and perform successfully in a fast-paced, hybrid (in-person and remote) environment Must have strong listening skills, and be empathetic and able to effectively relate to clients Experience Must be able to maintain composure in stressful situations, and be proficient in finding solutions and diffusing customer service situations Must have a strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel (or similar software) Digital/Ad Operations experience a plus About the Company Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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