Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, and the Story Television Network. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

Standards and Practices Specialist

Weigel Broadcasting Co. has an immediate opening for a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Standards and Practices Specialist to join our broadcast television team. The Standards and Practices Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that all advertising content aired on our networks and stations complies with regulatory standards, Company policies, and community guidelines. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of broadcast standards and practices.

Key duties will include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing advertising content to ensure compliance, make recommendations based on matters of taste and appropriateness, and evaluate truthfulness and accuracy, including reviewing supporting documentation submitted by advertisers.
• Conducting thorough research on legal and ethical standards related to broadcast television, staying up to date on industry trends and regulatory changes
• Maintaining accurate records and submit regulatory reports as required
• Effectively communicating with other stakeholders to determine appropriate next steps with questionable content, knowing when to escalate potential issues and applying knowledge of policies and past practices to maintain consistency

Requirements:

• 3 years relevant S&P experience
• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Passion for television
• Strong time management skills and highly organized

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Tax-free Transit

Discounted Parking Access

Gym Membership Discount

Convenient access to highways and public transportation

One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.