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MEDIA EXECUTIVE – WBRC

Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a multimedia company and the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. With 77 markets featuring the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated station, Gray combines unparalleled local market expertise with national reach.

As part of our portfolio, Gray Digital Media is a full-service digital agency delivering cutting-edge digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services to national and local clients. Gray Digital Media’s scalable platform and data-driven approach enable businesses to reach their target audience.

Key Focus Area:
– Lead new business development for digital marketing services, including SEO, SEM, social media marketing, content strategy, display advertising, and performance marketing
– Develop comprehensive digital marketing proposals and strategies tailored to client needs
– Leverage Gray Digital Media’s scalable platform and advanced digital products to deliver customized solutions
– Build and nurture client relationships across the Birmingham region and beyond
– Collaborate with our digital creative and strategy teams to ensure seamless client delivery and satisfaction
– Exceed annual revenue targets through a combination of new business development and account growth

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Proactively prospect and qualify leads in the Birmingham market and surrounding regions
– Conduct needs assessments with prospects and clients to design targeted digital marketing solutions
– Develop persuasive digital media proposals that align with client business goals and budgets
– Present digital marketing strategies and Gray Digital Media’s capabilities to prospective clients
– Manage a robust pipeline of opportunities and consistently exceed monthly and annual revenue goals
– Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers across B2B and B2C segments
– Partner with creative, strategy, and analytics teams to ensure successful campaign execution and client satisfaction
– Stay current with digital marketing trends, tools, and best practices to position Gray Digital Media as a trusted advisor
– Maintain detailed account records and utilize CRM systems to track all client interactions and opportunities
– Participate in networking events, industry associations, and business development activities
– Demonstrate self-motivation, resilience, and a consultative approach in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
– Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to continuous improvement

Required Technical Proficiencies:
– Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
– Comfortable learning and utilizing CRM and digital marketing platforms
– Ability to analyze digital metrics and communicate ROI to clients

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Minimum 2+ years of consultative B2B or B2C outside sales experience (digital marketing, media ad sales, or agency experience strongly preferred)
– Demonstrated success in prospecting, qualifying leads, and building revenue pipelines
– Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, tactics, and measurement
– Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
– Ability to think strategically and design custom solutions for complex client challenges
– Proven ability to manage multiple client relationships and projects simultaneously
– Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills
– Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business needs
– Coachable mindset with openness to feedback and continuous learning
– Passion for digital marketing and staying ahead of industry trends

Why Join Gray Digital Media Birmingham?
– Growth Opportunity: Be part of a new, expanding digital agency with significant growth potential
– Scalable Platform: Leverage Gray Digital Media’s advanced technology and proven service delivery model
– Market Leadership: Represent a trusted, #1-rated local media brand with established market relationships
– Collaborative Culture: Work with creative, strategy, and analytics professionals dedicated to client success
– Career Development: Access to Gray Media’s extensive training resources and career advancement opportunities
– Competitive Compensation: Excellent base salary, commission structure, and benefits package

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

BROADCAST/IT ENGINEER – WSFA

Help shape the future of broadcasting at WSFA, Central Alabama’s trusted news leader. From breaking news and severe weather to live sports and streaming, our technology drives everything. We’re looking for a hands-on Broadcast/IT Engineer who loves fast-paced live TV and cutting-edge broadcast + IT systems. You’ll work in our state-of-the-art facility and help modernize a market-leading station. The systems you maintain and improve power critical journalism, emergency coverage, and community service every day. If you’re excited to combine deep technical work with a mission that serves Alabama communities every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Ross OverDrive, Ross Carbonite, Evertz routing, ENPS, SDI + IP workflows, enterprise networking/VLANs, digital transmission, and file-based production/playout systems.
• Support live and recorded programming across the studio, control room, newsroom, and post-production
• Troubleshoot and maintain broadcast, IT, RF, and IP-based systems
• Install/repair/upgrade equipment and infrastructure; perform preventative maintenance
• Support Ross OverDrive automated news production workflows
• Maintain audio/video routing, editing, storage, record/playout, and transmission systems
• Support network infrastructure, security, documentation, and FCC compliance
• Collaborate across News, Production, Creative Services, Sales, Engineering, and IT
• Provide on-call support as needed

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5+ years in broadcast engineering, IT, or related technical work (preferred)
• Experience in live TV production environments
• Knowledge of SDI signal flow, routing, audio distribution/monitoring
• Networking fundamentals (VLANs, routing, broadcast IT infrastructure)
• RF/transmitter experience is a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and vendor coordination skills

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now” to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ – WBRC

WBRC is looking for an EXPERIENCED Anchor and MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ.

We’re looking for a team player who is an excellent communicator. The successful candidate is a born leader who can anchor, shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Anchor weekend morning newscasts
– Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
– Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
– Write news stories for newscasts and the web, and post to social media platforms
– Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
– Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
– Ability to meet deadlines
– Must have excellent verbal and written skills
– Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
– Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Three years of reporting experience required.
– Two years of anchoring experience required.
– Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
– Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills.
– Solid news judgment.
– Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills.
– Demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
– Familiarity with all distribution platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, the Internet, etc.
– A bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required.
– A valid driver`s license is required.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (PT) – WCOV

WCOV-TV is seeking a Part Time Master Control Operator (MCO). Responsibilities include operation of “on air” television equipment and monitoring for quality control. MCO record and playback programs with commercial inserts in a multi-channel, automated broadcast environment. This position offers a great opportunity for a motivated individual passionate about media production and technical excellence.

Position Summary

• Must demonstrate a good working knowledge of computers and ability to work with equipment in a complex technical environment. Broadcast experience is a plus but not required.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Must be able to troubleshoot / problem solve, and work with strict deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• College degree or technical education is preferred.

Shift available is Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am to 4:00pm. Flexibility to cover shifts other than the regularly scheduled shift may be needed at times.

WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

WCOV-TV
Attn: Kathy Liles
Email: Kliles@wcov.com

NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER – WKRG

WKRG-TV News 5, the Nexstar CBS television affiliate in Mobile/Pensacola, seeks a News Photographer to join our team.

This video photojournalist will gather content elements for and produce accurate and compelling visual stories and programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Gather and edit content elements for news video stories; including breaking news, severe weather, daily coverage, special reports, features, sports, and live events for multiple platforms, including television, online, and social media
• Produce NPPA-style video stories containing powerful video images, creative composition, solid lighting, video sequences, powerful natural sound, and compelling interviews
• Gather and verify information for stories through interviews, observation, and research
• React to and cover breaking news & weather with urgency and competitiveness while remaining conscious of personal, teammate, and public safety
• Collaborate with teammates (reporters, anchors, news managers, & others) to executed high-quality stories and projects under tight deadlines
• Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
• Contribute original, enterprise story ideas daily
• Produce special projects and other duties as assigned

Required & Preferred Capabilities:
• Previous photojournalism experience preferred
• Strong awareness of news and current events needed
• Sound editorial judgment, journalism ethics, and working knowledge of media laws needed
• Ability to make sound decisions without direct supervision
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
• 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
• Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• English fluency required
• Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness & ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, photography, film, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred

Technical Skills:
• Mastery of broadcast-quality camera gear and other newsgathering equipment
• Strong non-linear video editing skills required and proficiency with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
• Operate TVU units, ENG vehicles, SNG vehicle, The Weather Beast storm-chase vehicle, and other live transmission and streaming 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.
• Make sure assigned company vehicles stay very clean, receive regular schedule maintenance, and get timely needed repairs
• Protect, operate, and maintain camera, microphones, computers, and other news gathering equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
• Knowledge of WordPress digital publishing preferred
• Familiarity with using social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, etc.) preferred
• FCC Part 107 drone license and previous UAS experience welcomed

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Must be able to stand, sit, reach, walk, and run
• Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 60 pounds
• Position requires daily work outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions
• Regular in-market and occasional out-of-town travel required
• Must be willing and able to work any shift as needed including overnights/early morning, days, nights, weekends, and holidays

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/Disabled

WEEKEND METEOROLOGIST – ABC 33/40

ABC 33/40 News in Birmingham, Alabama\ is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. As our Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ, you are responsible for the content of the weathercast on-air and on our digital platforms.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…

Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
Make public appearances on behalf of the station
Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting 3 days a week
Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
(years of experience) years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

BROADCAST ENGINEER – WVUA

The University of Alabama, on behalf of the Center for Public Television and Radio and WVUA-TV, seeks applications from dynamic individuals for the position of Broadcast Engineer, headquartered in the University’s Digital Media Center. Housed within the University’s Bryant Denny Stadium, the DMC is the home for the University’s professional media assets and a state-of-the-art, hands-on laboratory for students. Comprised of Alabama Public Radio, the Center for Public Television, and WVUA-TV, the DMC engages faculty, staff, and students in the production of award-winning, multi-media programming designed to inspire, educate, and inform Alabamians. This position functions as a Broadcast Engineer for: Alabama Public Radio, a public radio network reaching approximately 80 percent of the state; the Center for Public Television, a production center for both non-commercial and commercial multi-media series and specials; and WVUA-TV, one of just two full power commercial stations in the country licensed to a university. The position is required to maintain a high operational standard relative to technological innovation, strategic investigation of current and emerging distribution platforms, maintenance and upkeep of high and low power RF transmitters, various broadcast and computer technologies, compliance with FCC broadcast regulations and general knowledge of digital broadcast, mobile, computer and online industries. This position will be responsible for achieving and maintaining first-class broadcast standards for the production and transmission of programming for Alabama Public Radio, WVUA-TV, and the Center for Public Television. Experience with FM, VHF, UHF, and microwave radio frequency transmitters (tube, solid-state) etc. is highly desired. Broadcast automation, nonlinear editing, and storage/archiving experience is desired. Should be IT and network savvy. Application deadline 06/29/2026. Visit UA’s employment website at jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.

IT ENGINEER – WBMA

WBMA has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time IT Engineer to support the Engineering Department on its daily computer and network operations. This position involves maintaining computers and servers related to television transmission and video automation systems, as well as business-side work stations. The candidate will be directly responsible for hands-on support of modern broadcast and IT equipment.

Requirements:

Associates degree or higher in IT, electronics or computer related field
2 – 4 years of related broadcast experience
A great team-oriented attitude and dedication to quality
Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems
Knowledge and competency in core hardware and computer system technologies, including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and LAN/WAN networking
Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and responding quickly under pressure
Excellent communication skills
Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule
On-call duty, including weekends and holidays
Ability to lift computers and equipment generally less than 50 pounds
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide support in the management of Servers, Network Security and Network Services
PC/Mac hardware/software support of on-site installing, servicing and repairing workstations
Provide support for the technical needs of the News Department
Assist with video equipment set-up and maintenance
Assist Engineering with Transmitter and Master Control maintenance
Assist with LAN and WAN related hardware and software maintenance
Develop knowledge of facility specific IT needs and assist in supporting these systems
Apply regular security updates
Perform physical inventory of equipment
Maintain digital telephone system

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

EDITOR/VIDEOGRAPHER – GRAY TELEVISION

Title: Editor/Videographer
Number of Positions: 1
Department: News
Work Location: Huntsville

JOB SUMMARY: Looking for a videographer and editor who has a passion for covering news. If you love local news and want to serve the community this is the job for you.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Videographer/Editor shoots and edits video of news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms and special reports.
• The job may require working alone, asking questions and gathering information.
• Videographer/Editor must be available for overnight and early morning shifts and sometimes out-of-town assignments.
• Willing to learn to fly a drone and receive FAA certification.

*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Requirments:
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and a good driving record.
• Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules and shifting from one platform to another.
• Other duties as assigned by news management.

Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters and attach your resume. Clean MVR required. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST/REPORTER – WSFA

WSFA 12 News is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to join our award-winning team in Montgomery. The candidate will be responsible for covering local news stories for our newscasts, website, and news app. Candidate must be a team player, able to juggle multiple deadlines, and have experience covering breaking news. We are looking for someone who can shoot, write, and edit for TV and all digital platforms. This position will include working weekends and some limited anchoring.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and the website
– Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
– Ability to write news content for television and different digital versions
– Ability to handle breaking news and live reporting
– Generating story ideas and building local contacts
– Performing other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:

– At least 2 years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
– Journalism or Communications degree preferred
– Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
– Knowledge of central Alabama communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
– Experience in a television newsroom
– Must have a good driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.