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PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE – WVUA

WVUA 23 News (Birmingham DMA #46), the independent commercial television station owned by the University of Alabama, is looking for a production associate to direct 5pm and 9p live newscasts. This is a ¾-time, Thursday through Monday (weekends), afternoon through evening position (varied 1:30pm to 11:30pm shift) with hourly pay range of $16.63-$19.95 and full University benefits. Some overtime working special events, projects, or programming is possible.

The successful applicant will lead the studio and control room staff for a 30-minute live newscast on Saturday and Sunday evenings as the director, serving as lead professional staff technician on newscasts and shows three days during the traditional work week. Our new team member will also mentor students who are required to build a base of understanding and respect for the technical side of live television broadcasting working crew positions during our broadcasts and tapings.

WVUA 23 News operates in the Digital Media Center inside Bryant-Denny Stadium right on the vibrant and exhilarating campus of the University of Alabama. The station is supported by the Journalism and Creative Media Department in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, which helps prepare student interns to staff newsroom positions from studio camera operator to newsroom video editor to reporter to weekend anchor. We strive to earn our motto, Your Town: Your News, with every broadcast, reaching well beyond campus for stories that impact and interest the people of seven west-central Alabama counties (Walker, Bibb, Hale, Green, Pickens, and Fayette).

Application Deadline 10/15/26. Visit UA’s employment website at http://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.

SALES INTERN (PT) FALL ’26 – WSFA

The Sales Training Program:

Interns will build and develop their new business hunting and entry strategy techniques. You’ll also get out into the community with your teammates and managers to meet with business owners and marketing executives. You’ll learn how to build a cohesive marketing solution using the strength of video and the data supporting digital advertising.

General Responsibilities:
• What if your internship didn’t feel like an internship?
• What if you actually learned how to sell?
• At Gray Media, our Sales Interns don’t sit on the sidelines.
• They learn how to build a business from day one.
• The internship will be for a term of 10 weeks
• This is a hands-on, real-world experience designed to teach you the fundamentals of media sales and help you build skills you can use in any career.

What you’ll do:
• Learn how to prospect and identify new business opportunities
• Practice real cold calls (with coaching, not guesswork)
• Build client presentations and proposals
• Support digital and broadcast sales strategies
• Work alongside experienced Media Executives and Sales Leaders
• Participate in weekly training designed to accelerate your growth

What you’ll learn:
• How to confidently start conversations with clients
• How to sell multi-platform advertising solutions (TV + Digital)
• How to build and present a winning pitch
• How to manage a pipeline and grow revenue

This internship is for you if:
• You’re curious, competitive, and not afraid to try
• You want real experience, not just something to put on a résumé
• You’re interested in sales, marketing, or media
• You’re ready to learn skills that translate to any industry

What makes this different:
• You won’t just “shadow.”
• You’ll do the work with guidance every step of the way.
• Many of our interns turn into full-time hires.
• And the ones who do? They hit the ground running.

Details:
• Flexible hours (part-time, designed for students)
• Paid internship
• Opportunities available across Gray Media markets nationwide

Qualifications/Requirements:
▪️ Be currently enrolled in a college/university, preferably in your senior year.
▪️ Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
▪️ College student, seniors preferred, earning a degree in Journalism/Communications, Sales, or related fields, with a desire to get hands-on experience in the local media industry.

If you’re ready to learn how to sell and actually enjoy it, we’d love to meet you.

The intern rate of pay can range from your state’s minimum wage to $15.00 an hour.

Interested in the program? Go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type “Intern WSFA” (in search bar)

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST – WIAT

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter 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.

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

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

Please apply at: https://www.alabamas42.com/work-with-cbs-42/

DIGITAL PRODUCER/OBS/VMIX SPECIALIST – WIAT

The Digital Producer/OBS/VMIX Specialist leads the transition from broadcast focused newsrooms to multi-platform newsrooms by creating/editing original content beyond that which is produced for on-air. Support live television and streaming productions through OBS Studio development, and user training.

Description:

Expert understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Reviews copy and will correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Build and configure scenes, source routing within OBS/VMIX.
Develop and maintain OBS/VMIX Studio scene collections for users.
Program and maintain Stream Deck controller to integrate with OBS/VMIX operations.
Operate OBS and/or VMIX during live news broadcasts daily.
Comfortable with some live television interaction with anchors during morning/noon newscasts.
Train staff on basic and advanced OBS/VMIX functions, including scene creation, source management, profile settings and hardware operation.
Prepare OBS/ VMIX for live productions, ensuring equipment is operational and ready for air.
Support live broadcasts throughout the production/ENPS rundown.
Coordinate with Executive Producers, Anchors and Engineering staff to ensure smooth execution of broadcasts.
Troubleshoot OBS/VMIX, Stream Deck, and related production equipment issues.
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Degree in journalism; daily newspaper or news site experience required; live, working web samples and/or print pages preferred
Experience with OBS Studio and Stream Deck programming.
Knowledge of live television production and studio operations.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and training skills.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced live production environment.
Proficiency in Associated Press style, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Basic HTML preferred
CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills is a plus
Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments

WEEKEND ANCHOR/REPORTER – ABC 33/40

ABC 33/40 News (WBMA) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Weekend News Anchor / Reporter.

In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. You will anchor the our weekend evening newscasts on Saturday and Sunday and report three days during the week. We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. It is important to have strong writing skills and to have knowledge of current events. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must.

Skills and Experience:

A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis
Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling
Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
Requirements and Qualifications:

Must have at least 2-3 years of on-air experience
Live shot experience is required
Previous experience working in a team environment is a must
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.

ELECTION NIGHT STRINGER – USA TODAY

We are currently recruiting election-night Stringers across the state for the 2026 General Election on November 3rd. Stringers will visit a local polling place or municipal office and report unofficial election night results to USA
TODAY as they are released. We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your network.

This is a paid, nonpartisan role focused solely on collecting and transmitting official election results quickly and accurately. It is a great opportunity to participate in the election process and help ensure timely reporting of results.
Position Details
Location: Positions available across the state of Alabama
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Hours: 6:45 pm until final results are released
Pay: Flat fee equal to $125
Responsibilities
Report official election results using a smartphone on our web-based reporting system

Remain on site to provide updates on result releases

Communicate with election officials as needed
Attend a brief mandatory training and rehearsal before Election Day that will cover how to report results, interact with election officials, and receive payment

This position typically takes around 4 hours but could go longer, and Stringers should be prepared to stay until the election official indicates that no more results will be released that evening, or until your Coordinator dismisses you. The potential to become a
regular election night Stringer is very high, so long as the job is done well.  
Requirements

Smartphone

Reliable transportation
Attention to detail and ability to report results quickly and accurately

If interested, please email your name, phone number, and ZIP code to me at
vmurphy@usatodayco.com. Candidates who also send a sentence or two about why they are interested and a good fit for the role will receive priority consideration. 

SALES AND MARKETING SPECIALIST – AMP SALES AND MARKETING SOLUTIONS

This Job Description May Cause Extreme Excitement and Career Growth

At AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions, we believe a great workplace isn’t just something we say — it’s something you can feel when you join the team. Here, it’s all about great collabs, ambition, and results but most importantly, we grow here, and we enjoy here.  We’re searching for that special someone — a driven, talented individual to join our innovative media sales team. In this role, you’ll engage with new and existing clients and show them how our innovative media solutions can amplify their brands and deliver measurable success. If you’re energized by building relationships, closing deals, and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Sound like the right fit? Check out the checklist below and if it sounds like you, hit “Apply Now” and let’s chat.

Your Day-to-Day (aka the Playbook)

Help Brands Thrive:

Join our media sales team and play a pivotal role in helping brands and companies grow. By identifying new opportunities, building strong client relationships, and delivering impactful solutions, you’ll showcase how our multi-media content platforms and digital assets can drive meaningful results for our partners.

Your focus will be on helping clients achieve their goals, ensuring that every campaign is a success. When our clients win, we win—and we believe in celebrating those victories together!

Make Connections: Embrace your powers of persuasion and make every handshake and meeting count! Every interaction is a chance to build a genuine connection and show clients how we can help them succeed. You’re not just selling; you’re building partnerships. You’re helping businesses find the right audience in the right place at the right time. When we say One Partner, Endless Possibilities, we mean it!

Be A Trusted Guide: In this role, you’ll connect with clients on a human level, understand their unique needs, and craft tailored sales and marketing solutions that deliver results. As their trusted advisor, you’ll help them navigate the ever-evolving marketing landscape, ensuring every step of the journey is planned with care and precision. 

Shake Things Up: Bring your creativity and fresh ideas to the table! We’re looking for someone who challenges the status quo, embraces innovation, and finds new ways to connect with our audience. Your contributions will help elevate our brand and drive meaningful results for your clients. 

Join us and Conquer the Media Landscape: You’ll be part of a dedicated team of A1 media sales professionals, committed to achieving market leadership. Together, we amplify our impact, deliver exceptional outcomes, and help our clients succeed in ways that truly matter.

Identify Emerging Opportunities: It’s about being able to see what others can’t, anticipating market shifts, analyzing data and predicting the next big thing. Your insights will position our clients and AMP for long-term success. 

What We’re Looking For

Proven Sales Ability (or an Unstoppable Desire to Learn)

Whether you’re a seasoned sales professional or just getting started, we value your drive, energy, and passion for achieving results.

Strong Communication Skills: You’re a natural at building relationships and communicating effectively. Proficiency with digital tools and applications is a must.

A Passion for helping Others: You’re committed to understanding clients’ needs, providing top-notch customer service and making a difference. You’re not just selling a product; you’re providing a solution. 

A Competitive Spirit: Do you get a little boost when you achieve a goal (especially if it was a tough one)? We love that for you (and us)!  We want someone who’s driven to excel but also knows how to celebrate the victories (big and small) with their team. That drive makes you a valuable part of our organization. 

A Willingness to Grow: Do you thrive in environments where you’re always learning something new? Excellent, you’ll fit right in! The media world is constantly evolving, and the ability to learn, adapt, and embrace challenges in a fast-paced, digital-first environment is key. 

The Practical Stuff

A valid driver’s license, up-to-date insurance, and reliable transportation are necessary for connecting with clients in your community.

Why Join AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions? / The Reasons You Should Hit “Apply Now”

Serious Work, Seriously Cool People: Be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, collaboration, and fun! We are all for work that is rewarding. 

The Compensation Package: We offer a base salary, commission structure, and benefits package designed to support your success and well-being. Happy employees don’t stage rebellions! 😉

We Make a Real Difference (Not Just Talk About It): At AMP, we help local businesses thrive through advertising strategies that create tangible impacts. Our media sales specialist isn’t just selling ads; they’re the boots on the ground, making a real difference where it counts. (And yes, it feels pretty good.)

Top-Notch Training and Support: We’re not the kind of company that hires you and then disappears into the corporate abyss. We carefully select candidates for a cohort-based training program, where you’ll join a group of sales professionals from all over the country. From onboarding to ongoing mentorship, we invest in your success with training programs that set you up for long-term growth.

Career Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in you. That’s why you’ll have access to training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities to help you thrive. We are a leader in our industry, flexing our local charm and national muscle, providing you with options to amplify your career in your local market or join one of our AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions teams in another city. 

Comprehensive Media Education (We Are Your Power Source!): New to the industry? We’ve got you covered with training programs that turn curiosity into expertise. 

AMP is us. It’s you. It isn’t just a name; it’s a mission. A promise to amplify our reach, amplify our innovation, and most importantly, amplify you. If you’re ready to grow your career and help businesses achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you. 

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.

MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER – WBRC

The Multimedia Sales Manager will bring fresh, advanced strategies and tools into our sales operation. This role is a key strategic hire, designed to help bridge the gap between traditional sales excellence and cutting-edge digital innovation. This position will lead and manage a sales team of Multimedia Executives, overseeing the development and sale of our multimedia solutions to small, medium, and large businesses. You will work closely with the MEs to develop strategic, data-driven Multimedia strategies to help our clients improve their customer acquisition, conversions, and revenue growth.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

What you bring:
• Total ownership of the sales department revenue, culture, execution, and team development
• A competitive mindset: tests, takes smart risks, and pushes for growth
• Constant ideas for packages, positioning, pricing, partnerships, and go-to-market
• A true team builder who recruits, coaches, and grows talent
• Exceptional communication up/down/across the organization; clear expectations and follow-through
• Experience driving results in television and/or digital advertising

Key responsibilities:
• Lead sales strategy and execution to deliver sustained revenue growth across broadcast + digital
• Create and maintain a high-performance sales culture with clear standards and accountability
• Develop Birmingham market expertise and turn it into winning revenue initiatives
• Manage and price inventory; forecast revenue; deliver reports as requested by the General Manager
• Build and achieve budgets; provide accurate, timely forecasts
• Strengthen relationships with key clients, agencies, and community partners
• Join the team on face-to-face sales calls weekly
• Coach and develop Media Executives; recruit and on-board new talent
• Use audience measurement tools to deliver insights and effective client solutions
• Partner across departments to hit company and client goals

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Proven leadership track record driving broadcast and/or digital ad sales growth
• Strong negotiator and closer; builds long-term relationships and repeat business
• Highly organized with attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Experience with WideOrbit, Matrix, and Microsoft Office preferred
• College degree or equivalent experience (5+ years in sales leadership) needed
• Must meet Gray driving requirements and have a valid driver’s license

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

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – WDFX

WDFX FOX34 is seeking a motivated and results-driven Account Executive to join our dynamic sales team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing client accounts, driving business development initiatives, and fostering strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met. This role requires a blend of technical sales expertise and excellent communication skills to effectively promote our technology solutions.

Duties
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for account growth.
• Engage in warm calling to prospective clients, presenting our marketing solutions and understanding their needs.
• Lead negotiations with clients to close sales deals, ensuring mutual satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet client requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and stay updated on industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to potential clients, showcasing the benefits of our products and services.
• Track sales metrics and report on performance against targets, adjusting strategies as necessary.
Requirements
• Proven experience in account management or business development, preferably in broadcast and digital sales.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in negotiating contracts and closing sales deals successfully.
• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for achieving sales goals and driving business growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also being self-motivated.
If you are ready to take your career to the next level as an Account Executive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making an impact through innovative marketing solutions!

Please email resume to msmith@wdfx34.com

Lockwood Broadcast Group and WDFX-TV provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Pre-employment drug test is required along with a background screen as allowed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

METEOROLOGIST (WEEKDAYS) – WSFA

WSFA is looking for a full-time, Monday-Friday evening Meteorologist to join our award-winning team. This meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news managers, and producers to provide comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and severe weather coverage.

The right fit for this position will be a dynamic, engaging team player who understands the importance of weather and can communicate clearly on every platform. We are equipped with the latest MAX software, Baron Lynx, an 80″ touchscreen and “Storm Track Zone” solely devoted to weather, a robust camera network, and a fully equipped StormTracker vehicle. This is a weekday, night-shift position with expectations of weekend coverage during severe weather events.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
– Create a compelling, conversational presentation of the weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences
– Identify and communicate the “weather story of the day” to a cross-platform audience
– Accurately forecast and track severe weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

– At least 2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
– Operational radar knowledge and excellent command of WSI MAX system preferred
– Familiar with the Baron Lynx system
– BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism or equivalent background. Seals of the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are preferred, but not necessary.
– Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the unpredictable nature of weather events
– Proficiency in producing written weather content for our digital platforms
– A clean driving record, the ability to drive in various weather conditions, and a valid driver’s license are a requirement for this position.

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.