WBRC FOX6 has an immediate opening for a talented, motivated Digital Solutions Specialist to join our energetic and professional sales team in Birmingham, AL. In this role, you will play a crucial part in collaborating with our internal sales team to ensure smooth and effective execution of digital sales initiatives and client campaigns. We seek self-starters with a sense of urgency who can sell new business on-air, online, and on mobile platforms while maintaining and growing existing businesses. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have excellent communication & customer service skills.

The individual who will join our team is enthusiastic, driven, self-motivated, confident, teachable, and has a positive attitude- if this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today!

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

– Work closely with the Digital Sales Manager and Digital Support to manage all aspects of campaign execution.
– Assist our team of Account Executives in developing digital sales strategies and achieving revenue targets.
– Act as a secondary client contact, identifying client objectives and optimizing success through research and analysis.
– Develop media plan recommendations, and comprehensive campaign summaries, and identify key performance indicators.
– Present digital strategies and cost schedules to clients clearly and professionally.
– Lead optimization strategies for digital campaigns, keeping performance at its peak.
– Stay ahead of the curve with the latest digital marketing trends and continually expand your technical skills.
– Present reporting materials to clients that showcase campaign success and offer actionable insights for improvement.
– Present, negotiate, and execute cross-platform advertising campaigns and present proof of results
– Prospect, cold call and sell new business and grow shares from current clients
– Exceed assigned budget through new and existing business development

▪️ The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, self-confidence, excellent written and oral communication skills, and integrity above reproach.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– College degree preferred. Media and/or Marketing background is a plus
– Self-starter, with the ability to interact and influence others positively while working in a fast-paced environment
– High achiever with excellent communication skills, creativity, and persistence
– Strong work ethic and integrity
– Problem-solving and organizational skills
– Ability to exceed budget through new and existing business development
– Applicants must be proficient working with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
– Minimum of 2 years of experience in digital sales or a related field
– Solid understanding of digital marketing concepts such as SEO, email marketing, PPC, and social media
– Strong team player with exceptional multitasking abilities
– Experience in both B2B and B2C environments is preferred
– Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
– Proficient in written and verbal communication
– Ability to stay updated on industry trends and acquire new technical skills
– Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
– Google Analytics certification is a plus

To apply, please visit https://gray.tv/careers

WBRC Fox 6 in Birmingham, AL is looking for an EXPERIENCED on-air personality to serve as a feature and sports MMJ. The successful candidate is a masterful storyteller and loves football.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

– Regularly pitch innovative stories that go beyond the headlines everyone else is reporting.
– Know what’s happening in Central Alabama — checking wires and other media outlets or scrolling through social media, Reddit, or your own conversations to tap into what stories aren’t being told — or could be told better.
– Be versatile. This position requires you to creatively tell positive, hopeful, and fun stories, as well as cover local and college sports. There will be times you will be called upon to cover hard news and severe weather. You must be able to easily flex between topics.
– Seamlessly write copy for our digital assets, including social media.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
– Expert-level ad-libbing skills
– Expert-level shooting, writing, and editing skills
– Master storyteller
– Ability to meet deadlines
– Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills
– Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

To apply, please visit https://www.gray.tv/careers

WBRC, a Gray Television owned station, has an excellent career opportunity for a full-time IT/Broadcast Engineer in our Technology Department. This exciting position is responsible for supporting all aspects of Broadcast, Network and Computer operations, including ensuring the best video and audio signal quality is maintained throughout all broadcast computer and transmission systems. The engineer interacts daily with production staff and will be responsible for following all FCC and Gray TV standards and guidelines. They must be a self-starter, and a team player who can navigate shifting priorities, drive sense of urgency and deliver industry leading customer service.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

– Support engineering aspects of the technical facility including studio support, post-editing systems, field production support, and transmission of live or recorded events and programs
– Perform regular maintenance on broadcasting and computing systems, and implement changes, repairs, or upgrades as required to maintain peak system performance
– Must be able to read, edit, and explain schematic drawings, blueprints, and other vendor-provided support documents to implement critical engineering projects
– Ability to learn and implement new skills quickly and respond to changing priorities with a strong sense of urgency
– Support all aspects of breaking news gathering, severe weather, and new system integrations which may require working odd hours, weekends, and holidays
– Have a working knowledge of computer operating systems, updates, and networking including maintenance and repair of computers, servers, and networking equipment
– Display and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, communicate up and down effectively, be self-motivated, extremely oriented and customer-focused
– Support facility needs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and CCTV systems

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Valid driver’s license and good driving record
– Basic understanding of RF and microwave systems
– SBE and/or IT certifications a plus
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
– Working knowledge of video/audio systems
– Working knowledge of news and television automation systems
– 1-2 years of professional or broadcast experience
– Ability to self-motivate and see projects through to completion
– Strong leadership and independent skills with an ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

To apply, please visit https://gray.tv/careers

Title: MMJ Reporter
Number of Positions: 2
Department: News
Work Location: Huntsville

JOB SUMMARY: WAFF needs an enterprising reporter who loves telling stories. We want reporters who want to turn lead stories. Ideal candidate must cultivate sources.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• MMJ must be able to shoot, write and edit stories.
• Able to work any shift as needed.
• Must be able to turn a digital story on daily stories.
• Engaged with social media.
• Solid knowledge of legal and ethical issues impacting journalism.
• Must React quickly to breaking news.

Requirments:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Social media proficiency.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong writing skills (broadcast & print)

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

JOB SUMMARY: WAFF is looking for a producer who loves news and wants to create memorable newscasts. Candidate must have solid news judgment. They must have a “can-do” attitude and handle change quickly.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strong writer.
• Using ENPS daily and multiple others for story selection including NBC & CNN.
• Be strong communicator.
• Have strong working relationships with anchors, reporters and other producers.
Requirments:
• Candidate should have a college degree in journalism or related filed.
• Must be able to work longer hours for breaking news and elections- also holidays and weekends.

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

WSFA is looking for a meteorologist to join our award-winning First Alert Weather 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 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 position may include weekends.

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 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”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

WEAR has an immediate opening for a creative News Producer! In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production of our newscasts. This position will also work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, Assignment Desk and Anchors on the newscast and its content. In this position you will determine the content and flow of newscasts, work with management and on-air staff to generate and write stories and develop content for our web site.

The ideal candidate will have:

Solid news judgment
Be a compelling and accurate writer
Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
Strong leadership and communication skills
The ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts
Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must
Proficient with non-linear editing (i.e. Avid) and newsroom systems, such as iNews
Experience:

Must have at least some previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, although the right entry-level candidate may be considered
A journalism degree is preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

WVTM, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, AL is looking for an Account Executive. An Account Executive sells advertising to local businesses and negotiates impressions and rates with ad agencies. You will also solicit new businesses to advertise TV and web. If you are motivated by an excellent product, great compensation, and working with a talented team of professionals, look no further. We will provide the tools for powerful multi-platform marketing solutions to create partnerships to retain and grow our client base. You will report to the Local Sales Manager. If you want to work for the best, we want to hear from you today!

Responsibilities
Produce revenue across all available platforms
Prospect, contact and present to new businesses
Develop new revenue through local business development
Form strategic and market partnerships
Manage an active account/client list
Conceptualize, create, and deliver sales proposals that are consistent with station strategies
Achieve individual sales goals while contributing to WVTM dynamic sales team
Requirements
1+ years in media or digital sales, or similar sales field
Experience with the development of new business/non-traditional business
Have strong negotiation skills
Experience in a consultative customer-focused business atmosphere
Accountability within a goal-structured organization
Must be a team player
Experience selling to business owners
Understand and use qualitative research to further sales effort
Related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your family’s needs

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, AL, has an immediate opening for a full-time newscast Producer with a passion for local and breaking news to join our award-winning newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness. Our producers are in charge of informative and fast-paced newscasts. This is for our morning news.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Craft a compelling newscast with high production value and a sense of urgency
– Use great writing skills and be a self-starter in putting together a newscast
– Work well with anchors, reporters, newscast TMP, and news managers in managing newscast content
– Participate in daily news meetings and bring story ideas to the table
– Gather accurate information through various sources

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Experience with ENPS for newscast producing and Edius editing is a plus
– Experience producing special reports and breaking news
– College degree in journalism or related experience is required
– Schedule may include various shifts and newscasts

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

Job Summary:

WAAY-31 in beautiful Huntsville Alabama is home to SEC football and looking for an energetic/charismatic Sports Director/MMJ who understands local sports is a lot more than game highlights and postgame interviews with coaches. This position is for someone who wants to approach sports from a community-based perspective, be known among high school and college athletics across the entire North Alabama region, and create the leading sports coverage department in the market. We are looking for someone to tell the stories of our local athletes. You must be able to identify when sports becomes the news and help flag those situations. Prior experience as a sports director is a plus.

All candidates should understand that assisting in news coverage can be part of the job.
This job offers wonderful benefits to college sports fans. Huntsville, AL is part of a very fast-growing area of Alabama located in the heart of SEC Country. You will have the chance to cover the SEC Championship Game, College Football Playoffs and other major sporting events.

If you need a flexible work-life balance, Huntsville, AL is a truly awesome place. 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, Redstone Arsenal and the second largest research park in the country. If you like to travel, Nashville is an under two-hour drive and Atlanta is a little more than three hours away. Leaders with incredible common sense and a competitive spirit move to the front of the line.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent
2 years experience as a MMJ is required
Able to work independently and as a team member
Ability to shoot and edit video
Willing to work in any weather condition, holidays and weekends.

Interested candidates should send their resume and reel to jobs@waaytv.com or
WAAY – TV
1000 Monte Sano Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35801

No phone calls accepted.
WAAY–TV is an equal opportunity employer. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices.