March 11, 2014
Post Immediately
Posting Closed: March 28, 2014

JOB TITLE:Research Analyst

WSFA 12 News is interviewing for a position of Research Analyst in Montgomery, Alabama. Our Research Analyst will assist station efforts with data analysis, interpretation and sales application of syndicated research resources including Nielsen, Rentrak, Marshall Marketing, WideOrbit Media Sales, as well as online resources. Provide custom qualitative support for generic and client specific presentations, create and distribute sales materials and corporate reporting documents. Our preferred candidate will have experience in media sales or research environment, excellent analytical and sales-driven interpretive skills. If qualified, please submit resume with your application online at careers-raycommedia.icims.com/ .
No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V (03-28-14)

Position: Sales Professionals

Resume Deadline: April 28, 2014

Department: Sales

Stations: WBHK 98.7 KISS-FM

Positions Available: Two

SummitMedia Birmingham radio station WBHK-FM 98.7 KISS-FM is looking for Full Time Sales Professionals. This is a position that involves the sale of advertising on air, on line and on site through sponsorship opportunities offered throughout the year. The candidate will be expected to establish relationships with clients that are strong enough for the client to converse comfortably with the seller and share their most pressing challenges with the sellers so that the seller will be able to bring back a well thought out solution for the client. Other responsibilities include: finding and acquiring new business opportunities, attending networking events and generally presenting a professional and polished image of the company they represent. Candidate will also work closely with internal departments (ie: programming, promotions, business and traffic) to help fulfill the client’s expectation with regard to all areas of their business relationship with the company.

The successful candidate must be flexible, personable and able to orchestrate sales and promotional plans developed for clients successfully. The successful candidate must also be organized, dependable, self-motivated and project a professional appearance and friendly demeanor. A valid driver’s license and background check is required.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia Sales Department, Attention: David Walls, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to David.Walls@summitmediacorp.com.

It is the policy of SummitMedia, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency. (04-28-14)

Local Sales Manager

The Alabama News Network in Montgomery, Alabama is looking for an exceptional Local Sales Manager to lead our CBS8/MeTV team.

Any candidate to be considered must have Television Sales Management experience or at least 5 years of television sales experience with a proven track record of success. Ideal candidates will have Wide Orbit Traffic and Sales experience, good computer skills, great organization skills, be professional in appearance, and have exceptional presentation skills. Experience selling multiple stations and multiple platforms are a plus.

This person will b responsible for hiring, training, budgeting, inventory control, developing creative sales initiatives, and leading a highly motivated and experienced team of professionals.

The successful candidate that is offered this position will receive a generous compensation package along with company benefits.

If this sounds like you, send your resume along with cover letter and references to:

General Manager
Alabama Telecasters, Inc.
4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100
Montgomery, Alabama 36106
Or
Email: jgrear@waka.com

(04-17-14)

WCOV-TV, Montgomery’s FOX Affiliate, is seeking a Regional Sales Senior Account Executive. If you are a skilled, successful agency negotiator with a proven record of growing transactional business, we have a great opportunity available.

Job Summary
The right candidate for this position will be a talented sales professional who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to use the power of Fox Television to help clients achieve their business objectives through effective television advertising.

Job Requirements
• Three to five years television sales/management experience with an emphasis on developing and negotiating agency business
• Ability to correspond and negotiate with regional buyers, research, clearly communicate program changes, order status, make good options, preemptions, avails, copy instructions, and discrepancies within tight deadlines
• Travel to visit buyers/clients in and out of market
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in WideOrbit Traffic and Avail System is a plus
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• A college degree is preferred

WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

WCOV-TV
Attention: Kathy
One WCOV Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36111
Email: kathy@wcov.com
Or fax to (334) 288-5414 (04-17-14)

SummitMedia, LLC Birmingham is seeking a Staff Accountant for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:
-Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
-Maintain the Fixed Asset and associated depreciation schedules on the FAS Software System.
-Assist with monthly financial activity including month end close.
-Various monthly and ad hoc financial reports.
-Other duties as assigned by management.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and at least two years of Accounting experience.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

It is the policy of SummitMedia, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency. (04-11-14)

SummitMedia LLC Birmingham is seeking a Collector for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:

•Responsible for timely collection of customer debt.
•Recommends accounts to be turned over for collections and coordinates collection efforts with the appropriate agencies.
•Reviews credit references and extends proper payment terms to creditworthy clients and agencies.
•Resolves customer billing discrepancies and assists account managers with reviewing past-due items on aging reports.
•Responsible for other duties as assigned by management.
•Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

•Position requires one or more years of collections and billing experience.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Excellent computer skills (Excel and Word).
•This position requires an extremely well organized individual that can handle multitasking and tight deadlines with a high attention to detail.
•College degree is preferred.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

It is the policy of SummitMedia, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency. (04-11-14)

SummitMedia LLC Birmingham is seeking a Receptionist for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:
•Answer telephone, screen and direct calls
•Greet visitors
•Provide general administrative and clerical support
•Receive and sort mail
•Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:
•College degree preferred
•Experience with Microsoft products
•Self-motivated with excellent communication skills

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

It is the policy of SummitMedia LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency. (04-11-14)

SummitMedia, LLC Birmingham is seeking an Order Entry Specialist for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:

-Responsible for providing excellent customer service through effective and timely processing of one of the following (order entry, query management, and contract agreements management) transactions for all products/programs.
-Ensure service level commitments are achieved and exceeded, working with peers, your manager and internal departments to achieve the same.
-Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

-Good Communication Skills.
-College degree preferred.
-Media experience.
-Organized & detail oriented.
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.com. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!

It is the policy of SummitMedia LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency. (04-11-14)

SummitMedia, LLC is seeking an experienced, proven Event Director for an exciting new position that can plan, monetize, and operate events in our five markets. We are looking for an innovative, team-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and maintaining relationships with our prestigious clientele.

Purpose of Position:
The focus of this position is to promote clients’ brand names by developing and supporting field marketing programs, while generating non-traditional revenue. The Event Director will work closely with other event marketing specialists, corporate marketing and sales organizations to support sales activities (shows, events, campaigns, etc) and utilize marketing expertise to help develop and execute marketing programs that will increase demand and drive revenue.

Primary Duties:
• Impacts sales results by developing, supporting and executing field marketing and segment
activities.
• Execute marketing campaigns and plan events.
• Works with various corporate/field marketing managers to determine appropriate customized programs
and strategies for various market segments.
• Provides coordination and project management to ensure event success.
• Publicizes event and works with account development to raise awareness and drive high levels of
attendance and participation by targeted audience.

Skills and Knowledge:
• 3 to 4 years experience and training in marketing or sales required.
• Experience in customer service or other people-oriented fields desired.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in a team environment.
• Desire to succeed.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia, Attention David DuBose, VP/COO, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to David.DuBose@summitmediacorp.com.
It is the policy of SummitMedia, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. (04-11-14)

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency.

Morning Drive time announcer needed. Broadcast on air experience required. Sales experience helpful. Christian radio Power 88/WBHY Mobile Alabama, Goforth Media is a 501-c-3 nonprofit origination. Send resume to Wilbur Goforth wbhy@goforth.org . Goforth Media, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. (04-11-14)