WHNT NEWS 19 in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for an experienced Multimedia Journalist. If the words smart, creative, motivated, and efficient describe you, we look forward to receiving your application. This is a great opportunity to work with a great team of journalists in an awesome community and for an innovative company.
Beginners should not apply. If you graduated in the last year, you will not be considered for this job.

This is a position for a reporter/multimedia journalist with a proven track record that includes the following:

-accurately report on a variety of subjects
-break stories that the competition doesn’t have
-generate enterprise story ideas on a daily basis
-write/produce clear, easy to understand stories
-deliver compelling on-air live shots & stand-ups
-ability to shoot and edit on non-linear platforms
-passion to post and support the station’s web and social media sites

If you have not already been doing these things successfully for more than 2 years at a commercial television station, please do not waste your time.

It’s not clear yet what shift the person hired for this position will work. It’ll be dependent on where your skills are best suited and the potential for other internal reassignments.
Qualified individuals should email weblinks, resume and references to denise.vickers@whnt.com. EOE (06-08-14)

About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 2,600 stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms. Major media companies (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver nearly 4 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $24 billion in annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.

Job Description:
WideOrbit is looking for a motivated and experienced support specialist for our WO Traffic software. The WO Traffic Support Specialist must have a proven track-record in traffic for the broadcast industry, possess excellent communication skills, and be eager to learn and grow with a fast-paced team.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
•Help users with how-to questions regarding use of WO Traffic.
•Identify and document software defects and requests for enhancements
•Provide information regarding customer needs to engineering and marketing
•Work with team to develop product support infrastructure
•Perform other tasks as assigned

Here’s what we’re looking for:
•2+ years of experience in a traffic role in a TV, Radio or cable station is strongly preferred.
•Excellent interpersonal skills, especially over the telephone
•Strong technical aptitude to quickly learn new software.
•Experience using web based applications and comfortable with learning and using new technologies
•The ability to work effectively under pressure in a team environment
•The ability to balance competing tasks in a rapidly changing environment
•Experience with MS Windows, Word, and Excel
•Outstanding problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational skills

Location:
This position will be based in our San Francisco office which is in Levi’s Plaza in San Francisco.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:
Health insurance, stock options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!

To Apply:
Please apply online at www.wideorbit.com/careers/

(06-08-14)

About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 2,600 stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms. Major media companies (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver nearly 4 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $24 billion in annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.

Job Description:
WO Traffic is an all-in-one software solution that manages broadcast rights, financials, program inventories and schedules. WideOrbit is looking for a talented and self-motivated individual to join the WO Traffic product team as an Implementation Specialist. The broadcasting world moves quickly and when a station wants to implement our products, it needs someone that can help the station get organized, install the new system, and train the staff on how to use it leaving the station in better shape than when they arrived. They work with other members of the team to develop a thorough understanding of the clients specific business objectives. The Implementation Specialists then creates and executes a project plan that achieves these objectives. WideOrbit’s success is highly dependent on the Implementation Specialist’s success at the client site.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
•Travel to our clients’ sites nationally and oversee all aspects of the implementation process including installation and training new users.
•Conduct web based training sessions.
•Troubleshoot configuration issues and recommend action plans for resolution or customization.
•Be able to effectively communicate to a technical or non-technical audience.
•Work with all stakeholders including customers, industry groups, and internal departments such as development, product management, and release management.
•Identify and document software defects and requests for enhancements.
•Work with a team to develop product support infrastructure.
•Assist as needed with special projects.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

•2+ years of experience in a traffic role in a TV station or experience working for a broadcasting software competitor IS A MUST.
•Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% travel will be required.
•Working knowledge of broadcasting station workflows and equipment.
•Strong computer skills primarily with Windows Operating Systems, networking and hardware.
•Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science from an accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
•Must have excellent presentation, and oral and written communication skills.
•Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure.
•Broadband access from home (WideOrbit reimbursed).

Location:
This position will require the candidate to be on site at our clients’ locations a majority of the time. When the Implementation Specialist is not traveling, she/he can based in one of our local offices or telecommute.
Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:
Health insurance, stock options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!

To Apply:
Please apply online at www.wideorbit.com.

((06-08-14)

Alabama Telecasters, Inc. (ATI) has an opening for our local CBS Affiliate, WAKA CBS-8 News & ABC Affiliate, WNCF- ABC Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama in our Traffic Department as a Traffic Assistant. The qualified candidate will assist the traffic department in log editing, downloading format sheets for syndicated shows, matching format sheets to log formats, entering and proofing traffic instructions and assist in all other areas of traffic department as necessary. Also, this position requires assisting the Sales Department and/or advertising agency in the scheduling of production.

The qualified candidate must be able to work under pressure, have good communication skills, be a self-starter, have a pleasant personality and able to multi-task. Also must possess excellent computer skills.

Please send resume to Human Resources, WAKA 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL 36106 or email to jobs@waka.com. No phone calls please. EOE

(06-06-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
News Producer

Details:
Fox ten News, the number one station in the Mobile-Pensacola market is looking for an experienced news producer who is a leader with a great attitude.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
5/2/2014
Closing Date:
6/30/2014
City:
Mobile – Al
State:
Alabama

Experience:
You must have great news judgment, be familiar with multi-platform news gathering and be able to post web stories and video.
Requirements:
A college degree and ENPS experience preferred.
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Contact:
Send tape & resume to: Fox Ten News/WALA-TV, 1501 Satchel Paige Drive, Mobile, Al. 36606

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(06-30-14)

Multimedia Journalist
Rich Durazzo Jr
rtdurazzo.wix.com/durazzosports

Résumé

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Telecommunications and Film Degree anticipated June 2014.
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Experience:

ESPNU Campus Connection: February 2, 2014
(Camera Operator) Tuscaloosa, AL

– Operated TV camera for Women’s Basketball game v. Tennessee.
– Worked with ESPNU staff.

Minnesota Vikings Lead Correspondent: May 2013 to December 2013
Vikings Page
isportsweb.com (Holt, Michigan)

– Posted two opinion style stories a week of current player/team news.
– Posted a pre/post-game story during the season.
– Posted the preseason NFC North player rankings.
– 1,500+ views on stories.

Minnesota Vikings Correspondent: July 2013 to October 2013
NFLcover32.com (Denver, CO), Site launched August 1st

– Posted two content related stories a week.
– Posted pre/post-game story during the season.
– Extensively used social media.

News Shadowing Intern: October 2012 to April 2013
Moody Radio South, Northport, AL

– Reported on Alabama Basketball, Baseball, etc.
– Reported on Alabama Football Pro Day (2013).
– Wrote Intro/Outro into 45 seconds of audio from post-game press conference.
– Covered local events and news.

UA 90.7 Capstone Radio Station:

– 2010 football season pre-game show.
– Helped with weekly radio shows

Part Time/Seasonal:

Brand Partner/Small Business Owner: January 2013 to May 2013
Vemma Nutrition Company

Event Staff/Part Time Supervisor: June 2009 to Present
(Seasonal Job)
The Party People Inc. Milford, CT
– Trained new employees, supervised/worked with employees on live events held at colleges, high schools, etc. while maintaining positive relationships with clients.

Delivery Driver/In-Shop: August 2011 to January 2013
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Subs, Tuscaloosa, AL

Busser/Waiter: March 2013 to May 2013
Tokyo Japanese Steak and Sushi Bar, Tuscaloosa, AL

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS (High School/College):

– Eagle Scout

– Judy Lewis Memorial Language Arts Scholarship

– Graduated high school with distinction in community service
(200+ logged hrs)

– Three mission trips to Juarez, Mexico (Through St. Peter’s Church, Milford, CT)

(06-01-14)

Reporter

BIRMINGHAM – AL –
Position: Reporter
Available: April 10, 2014
Department: News
Hiring Manager:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Demonstrated ability to perform live, on-scene reporting making use of taped inserts and live interviews. Complete daily videotaped stories to deadline. Establish news contacts/sources in coverage area. Generate story ideas. Coordinate ideas for series/special reports. Interview news sources to obtain material for reports. Coordinate field shooting with photographers, making suggestions in a collaborative manner to ensure thorough visual coverage of stories. Prepare shot schedules, including interviews and locations. Research stories to ensure complete, accurate, and fair coverage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of 2 years TV news reporting experience preferred. Anchoring experience is an asset.

2. Strong packaging, writing and communication skills.

3. Knowledge of coverage area.

4. College degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or equivalent work experience.

5. Able to attend work regularly.

6. Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

7. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and able to operate company vehicles in a safe manner.

8. Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
•Ability to understand and orally communicate in English;
•Ability to read computer monitor information (words and data);
•Ability to hear detailed spoken communication;
•Ability to remain sedentary;
•Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers;
•Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write; and
•Ability to perform under emotional stress.

Send Your Resume To ABC 33/40 News:

Alabama’s ABC 33/40
Human Resources Department
800 Concourse Pkwy – Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35244

Or email us at hr@abc3340.com or fax your resume to 205-982-3928

No Phone Calls Please

It is the Station’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national, origin, sex, or other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law, in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Also it is the Station’s policy to promote the realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

(06-01-14)

Marketing/Research Assistant

Position: Marketing/Research Assistant
Available: April 25, 2014
Department: Sales
Hiring Manager:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide assistance and backup to Sales Management and all other members of the Sales Department in order to maximize the efficiency of the sales force. Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough organization and attention to detail, accurate mathematical skills and ability to attend to multiple tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. College degree in Communications/Advertising/Business or two years experience in sales/research or related field preferred.

2. Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Quark Express 3.2, and data base management.

3. Ability to work quickly, accurately, and with numbers, codes, and symbols.

4. Aptitude and ability to operate technical equipment, e.g., computers, printers, and copiers.

5. Ability to accurately type 60 wpm.

6. Ability to design sales presentations and verbally present information.

7. Effective oral and written communication skills.

8. Able to attend work regularly.

9. Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

10. Cable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:

• Ability to understand and orally communicate in English;
• Ability to read computer monitor information (words and data);
• Ability to hear detailed spoken communication;
• Ability to remain sedentary;
• Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers;
• Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason and write; and
• Ability to perform under emotional stress

Send Your Resume To ABC 33/40 News:

Alabama’s ABC 33/40
Human Resources Department
800 Concourse Pkwy – Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35244

Or email us at hr@abc3340.com or fax your resume to 205-982-3928

No Phone Calls Please

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It is the Station’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national, origin, sex, or other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law, in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Also it is the Station’s policy to promote the realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

(06-01-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Graphics Artist/Production Tech

Details:
WALA Fox 10 is looking for a creative and energetic person to help with our award winning newscasts.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/28/2014
Closing Date:
6/30/2014
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama

Experience:
Duties will include writing, studio work, i.e. camera operation, audio, graphics and studio lighting, editing (Non-linear) and other assignments. This person will need to be able to work under strict deadlines and be able to multi-task with a can do attitude. Web abilities are a plus. Some writing and posting to the internet is also required.

Requirements:
College degree and experience with Edius, Deko and Adobe Photoshop is preferred
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Contact:
Please send all resumes to WALA FOX10 c/o Linda Jones, Executive Producer 1501 Satchel Paige Drive Mobile, Al 36606

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(06-30-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
MMJ Reporter

Details:
FOX10 News, the number one news station in the Mobile-Pensacola Market is looking for two multi-media journalist who is an energetic self-starter and comfortable in a 24/7 multi-platform environment.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/28/2014
Closing Date:
8/31/2014
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama

Experience:
Applicants must be capable of shooting, reporting, writing and non-linear editing. You must be able to post web stories and be familiar with social media. Candidates must be willing to multi-task and develop sources and get stories the competition cannot.

Requirements:
A college degree preferred. A valid drivers license is required.

Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/
Disability

Contact:
Send tape and resume to: Fox ten News/WALA-TV, 1501 Satchel Paige Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36606

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(08-31-14)