DirecTV is one of the chief satellite TV programming suppliers in the United States of America. DirecTV offers DBS (direct broadcast satellite) services to its customers. Its main competitor is Dish Network, which also supplies satellite programming. Both of these compete with cable television companies to provide television broadcasts to homes, businesses and portable devices. DirecTV has a number of career opportunities that include a benefits plan. You can start your career at one of DirecTV's several locations.
History
DirecTV was founded in 1990 and has been providing satellite programming since June 1994. It was available nationwide by October 1994. The millionth DirecTV customer began satellite-programming service in November 1995. DirecTV acquired USSB (United States Satellite Broadcasting) and PrimeStar in 1999. News Corporation acquired 34 percent of DirecTV in December 2003 and the 15 millionth customer number was reached in October 2005. In October 2007, DirecTV has over 70 HD (high definition) channels offered nationwide and employs thousands around the country.
Geography
DirecTV has corporate offices, broadcast centers, customer contact centers and sales offices located all over the United States. Careers are available at all of these places. Installation careers are obtainable wherever DirecTV service is needed. The corporate offices are located in California, New York and Colorado. Broadcast centers are located in two California cities and Colorado. The customer contact centers are in Idaho, Colorado, West Virginia, Alabama, Montana and Oklahoma. DirecTV has a sales office in Georgia and Illinois. You can apply for any of these locations at DirecTV online.
Identification
DirecTV employs individuals for several different jobs and careers. This includes the following positions (listed alphabetically): ad sales traffic systems support specialist, administrative assistant, area sales manager, assistant office manager, assistance warehouse manager, backhaul technician, broadcast operator, business analyst, component engineer, copy/mail room assistant, copywriter, creative director, customer service representative, designated site trainer, director--channel marketing, key accounts, network operations, sales training and strategy, DirecTV satellite installation technician, DirecTV service technician, dispatcher, facilities technician, field escalations coordinator, field supervisor, field support team, field systems specialists, financial specialists, installation and service representative, numerous internships, IT engineer positions and many further career opportunities. You can find a complete list of available jobs on the DirecTV website (see Resources below).
Benefits
DirecTV offers a number of benefits to its employees. This includes medical, vision and dental plans. Some DirecTV careers include pension plans and/or 401K savings plans. Employees receive wellness and employee assistance programs, accidental death and life insurance and education assistance. Other advantages of working for DirecTV include free systems and programming, company matched donations to charities and several others.
Training
DirecTV provides training and development to its employees. This training consists of new hire orientation, career development and growth opportunities, technical skill and team building as well as coaching. The company also provides leadership and professional development, performance management programs and work objectives, along with career development. DirecTV training includes diversity awareness, ethics, personal and professional code of conduct and much more. Detailed information about training, compensation and working conditions can be found at the DirecTV website under "Careers."
