WCOV-TV, Montgomery’s FOX Affiliate, is seeking a Broadcast Media Sales Representative
Job Summary
The right sales professional for this position must have Broadcast Media Sales experience, be self-motivated, and be able to prepare effective marketing plans for local and regional clients using television advertising.
REQUIREMENTS
• Three years’ experience in television broadcast media sales or equivalent experience
• Effective cost per point and cost per thousand negotiation skills
• Able to work with Regional and Local Advertising Agencies
• Strong presentation and closing skills
• Ability and drive to generate New Local Direct business
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships
• The position consists of outside and inside sales
• Must have a valid driver’s license

This is a full-time local position, at the television station, and is available immediately.
WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a non-smoking facility.
If you would like to be considered for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
WCOV-TV Attn: Human Resources One WCOV Avenue Montgomery, Alabama 36111 Email: Kathy@wcov.com

Executive News Producer (AM)

WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks an Executive Producer to lead our winning morning news team.

The Morning Executive Producer plays a pivotal role in our mission to grow morning news audience on all platforms; broadcast, digital, OTT, and social.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coach and teach teammates to grow in confidence and capability in areas outlined here
• Use informed news judgment, showcasing techniques, and news research to lead the team in building newscasts and streams which serve the needs and meet the preferences of our local viewers
• Quickly adjust newscasts and streams to accommodate breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Edit and author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each on-air, digital, and social distribution platform
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
• Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news & production teammates and other station departments
• Organize and delegate to ensure booking of timely live interview guests for morning programs
• Line produces when necessary

Required & Preferred Capabilities:
• Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
• Strong awareness of news and current events
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and make sound editorial decisions in real-time
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Fluency in English
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
• Work well under pressure — ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
• Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance — ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media, Creative Writing, English, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience required to succeed in the role
• Flexibility to work any shift, as coverage needs demand staffing changes

Technical Skills:
• Mastery of AP writing style to edit and author digital, social, and on-air content
• Strong non-linear video editing skills and familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
• Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
• Knowledge of and confidence with OBS a plus
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Executive News Producer must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and occasionally work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Company Overview:
Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 199 full power stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Nexstar Media Inc. is the parent company of Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. & Nexstar Digital LLC. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledN

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We’re just an hour from the world’s most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham.

EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

The News Producer / Digital Editor produces daily newscast items, decides the order in which stories will be told, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website. The NP/ DE is part of the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms through active daily example; providing training in methods, processes and tactics; as well as in creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air.

Job Description:

• Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approves scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Develops and leads winning strategy for station content
• Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
• Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches on-brand local and trending stories during morning meetings
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Produces reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Builds and calendars digital campaigns to promote local shows and specials.
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift as needed

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We’re just an hour from the world’s most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham.

EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

The News Producer produces daily newscast, writes stories, decides their order, writes teases and other content, times news programs, edits video, and posts video to the website.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Writes and orders news stories
Approves scripts
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Edits video
Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift as needed

Apply today at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We’re just an hour from the world’s most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham.

The News Director leads and supervises all aspects of news, weather and sports programming production.

Manages all aspects of the News Department (other than Production)
• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the News Department.
• Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
• Develops news coverage strategy for the station and its website.
• Critiques newscasts daily to correct errors, improve coverage and provide mentoring feedback to news staff.
• Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
• Ensures achievement of viewer rating goals.
• Determines programming and evaluation of equipment needs to produce quality programming.
• Responds to coverage questions.
• Works with other senior station leaders to establish and reach station goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum five years’ experience in news programming production, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Experience preparing and maintaining departmental budgets.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand employee needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

Apply today at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

The Sales Account Executive generates advertising revenue by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising.

Implements strategies to consistently grow revenue and exceed revenue goals.
Establishes credible relationships with local business community.
Makes sales calls on existing and prospective clients.
Maintains assigned accounts and develops new accounts.
Prepares and delivers sales presentations to clients.
Explains to customers how specific types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible.
Provides clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media.
Develops advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media.
Works with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Minimum one year’s experience in sales, preferably in the media field.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Come work in a subtropical climate paradise that has everything a weather forecaster could want. We have an immediate opening, and we’re looking for someone who’s available right now–or in the very near future. Covering the Alabama, Georgia, Florida area, you might be tracking tornadoes one week and a hurricane the next. We have a severe storm season, a tornado season, a hurricane season, and even winter storms. You’ll be part of a team this is often live for hours on end when severe weather approaches and while it hits the area. This is a great location to work–and live. You’re just a little over an hour from the world’s most beautiful beaches along the Gulf Coast, and a very short drive to Atlanta, Birmingham, Pensacola and other major Sunbelt cities.

You’ll forecast weather on weekends and serve as backup for our weekday morning meteorologist and/or evening meteorologist, and assist with coverage on severe weather days. On days when you’re not doing weather, you’ll report for the news department. If you haven’t been trained in shooting and editing video and newswriting, we’ll teach, train and coach you so you’re confident before you head out on any stories.

The Meteorologist forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms, including live weather reports.
Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for accuracy, journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
Writes web stories detailing the local forecast.
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
Reports news stories for broadcast and digital when not covering a weather shift.
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Strong understanding of the field of meteorology.
Broadcast or college experience in weather reporting or anchoring preferred.
Fluency in English.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
Good on-air presence.
Proficiency with computers and other relevant technology.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

The Assignment Editor answers incoming news calls and assigns daily news stories according to the news personnel available.

Tracks stories from all sources including government agencies, wire services and community groups
Dispatches photographers, reporters and other personnel to cover stories
Coordinates logistics for news personnel
Participates in daily story meetings and supplies a comprehensive list of all possible news stories and works with the News Director to develop plans for all broadcasts
Assists in development, planning and follow-up of all news stories
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Edits video clips as assigned
Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Use our Social Media and Website to build and reinforce brand recognition and drive viewers to television
Edits content for on-air and digital
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Finds new ways to use Social Media and our website to engage with viewers
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience in news operations
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

With its warm, sunny climate, friendly people, and affordable cost of living, see why Dothan is such a great place to live. We’re just an hour from the world’s most beautiful beaches and a three-hour road trip to major cities like Atlanta and Birmingham.

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Passion for local news, curiousity, adaptability, and works well with others.
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift

Apply at https://www.nexstar.tv/careers/

Job Summary:

WAAY-TV, the 2022 and 2023 Alabama Television Station of the Year, is looking for an outstanding individual and on-air performer to join the weather department as Meteorologist. Top candidates must have superior skills for forecasting and on-air presentation while being a positive part of an outstanding team of Meteorologists in a beautiful, rapidly growing market. This market is known for its breaking weather. WAAY-TV is home to the nation’s largest privately owned radar network and the region’s most advanced weather tracking unit, providing the ability to produce and deliver weather reports live on location. Involvement in community and appearances at station-sponsored events is necessary.

Sustained, breaking weather experience is a preferred, delivering high-quality information on-air, on digital, social and through the OTT stream. This individual is expected be a leader in the newsroom dedicated to professional growth and leadership. The ideal candidate should possess skills necessary to become engaged on social media, realizing the importance of leading in weather coverage both on-air and on-line. Live shots, presentations to students and groups, and interaction with those we serve at station-sponsored events throughout the DMA is an expectation. Knowledge of Weather Company (IBM) system tools, WSI Max, and possessing the ability to enhance graphics and maps while providing exceptional live reporting skills from the field are necessary.

Requirements include:

BA/BS degree in meteorology, science or equivalent
Experience as an on-air meteorologist highly preferred
AMS/NWA seal is preferred; otherwise, we will assist you in obtaining your seal
Outstanding communication and technical skills various weather programs
When applying, please include a link to your online demo reel
Huntsville, AL is Alabama’s largest city and is growing, making a market jump from 81 to 75 in the most recent Nielsen DMA Rankings. WAAY is North Alabama’s ABC Affiliate and official home of SEC Football. The city is a hidden gem, consistently voted as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country by US News and World Report. Forbes Magazine describes Huntsville as “The South’s Best-Kept Secret Destination.” Rolling mountains surround the city, as do lakes and rivers. We are also home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Space Camp, the US Army’s Aviation and Missile command and the second largest research park in the country.

Pre-employment driving record and background check are required.

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:

News Director, WAAY-TV

1000 Monte Sano Blvd

Huntsville, AL 35801

Or emailed to: jobs@waaytv.com • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER