Reporter/MMJ – WBRC, Birmingham, AL
WBRC seeks a reporter/MMJ for its top-rated operation in Birmingham, Alabama. This is not an entry-level job. We need someone with at least two years of experience and plenty of reps doing LIVE reports from the scene of the story. Responsibilities: writing for online, posting to social, LIVE reporting, solo shooting and editing. If you’re ready to work with a great team of journalists, let’s hear from you. Must be able to work nights, weekends, early AM, holidays, overtime etc. Must have a good driving record. Qualified applicants, please apply online and attach your resume and link to your most recent work. To apply, visit careers-raycommedia.icims.com/jobs/3726/reporter-mmj/job. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V

(07-24-15)

BUREAU REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Alabama News Network, WAKA-CBS, WNCF-ABC is looking for a MULTI MEDIA JOURNALIST to handle the duties in an established news bureau. Duties include reporting, shooting and editing in our Troy Newsroom. The qualified candidate must have knowledge of shooting with a digital camera and non-linear editing. Candidate must have an outgoing personality and willing to establish contacts within the communities. At least one year experience in television news required. A degree in Communications or related field preferred. Also, the company requires a good driving record. Please email resume to jobs@waka.com or mail to Human Resources, WAKA, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, Alabama 36116. No phone calls please. EOE

(07-23-15)

General Sales Manager

WKRN-TV, Media General’s ABC Affiliate in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced, dynamic General Sales Manager who will lead, motivate and inspire our very successful Sales Department. We are seeking an experienced leader who has a track record working with winning teams that grow market share and excel at digital and business development.

Job Description:
Develop and execute strategies to achieve station sales goals across multiple platforms; including our ABC station, D-2 station and our best in class Lin Digital solutions – Lead, coach and motivate our successful Sales Department – Recruit top talent to match the high standard set by our current Sales team – Create and nurture a positive environment that recognizes and celebrates achievement – Effectively manage inter-departmental relationships – Accurately project station and market revenue – Oversee departmental expense and revenue budgets – Effectively price and manage commercial inventory – Positively represent the station in the business community. Conduct Local and National Sales calls with Account Executives. Provide sales training and in-field coaching.

Skills (Essential and Preferred):
A Bachelor’s Level Degree
Effectively communicate to build strong internal and external relationships – Strong history of budget achievement across all platforms – Strong history of accurate market and station revenue projections – Outstanding inventory management skills that allow the station to fully maximize its revenue potential – Experience leading a department focused on creative client solutions that generate measurable new business for the station, while generating results for our clients – Successful track record of multi-platform sales.

Experience (Essential and Preferred):
Five or more years in broadcast sales management required. Prior GSM experienced preferred.
For consideration: No phone calls please. Please tell us how you found out about the job opening. Send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV, Human Resources (News), 441 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210
email to: lsnyder@wkrn.com – Be sure to include your name and job title in subject line.
For more information about current job openings, please refer to www.wkrn.com under Contact, then Employment. WKRN-TV is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug testing and background investigations. Media General, WKRN-TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment with our company. We earnestly solicit your assistance in obtaining employees and request you refer prospective applicants to us at the address below.
441 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210

(07-23-15)

MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC BROADCASTING
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JOB TITLE: ETV-Videographer Editor
WORKING TITLE: Videographer
DEPARTMENT: Production
ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: $27,243.43

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a Videographer Editor for field and studio productions, field and studio lighting, field audio recording and non-linear editing. Knowledge of HD video equipment, Adobe Premiere CC is required (Final Cut Pro or Avid acceptable). Knowledge of advanced production techniques including jibs and Steadicam is desired. Additional duties include serving as part of the production crew. This position is classified as Non-State Service, Exempt.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
•Prepare field equipment and records video projects on location and in-house as assigned.
•Operates agency video camera equipment with filters and other special effects, sets up lighting equipment, and operates video editing equipment in editing sessions.
•Performs quality video and audio recording during production of television projects.
•Sets up microphones and cabling for audio recording.
•Adjusts video camera for proper exposure, audio level, and shot composition in accordance with agency standards.
•Audio, Editing and Lighting skills is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) one (1) year of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties
(OR)
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), (AND) five (5) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties.
(OR)
Above graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), directly related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.

HOW TO APPLY:
•Applicants must go online to Mississippi State Personnel Board (www.mspb.ms.gov)
•Click on Job Seekers
•This will take you to the “JOB OPENINGS” page. Read instructions thoroughly to apply for job opening.
Closing Date: July 3, 2015

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC BROADCASTING
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

(07-03-15)

June 12, 2015

Update to EAS Equipment

Most engineers have read or heard about the FCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning changes to the EAS operation involving national level test.

In its 6^th Report and Order the Commission has proposed the following changes….

1.   Adopt “six zeroes” (000000) as the national location code pertaining to every state and county in the United States, and we require EAS Participants to use equipment capable of processing this location code.

2.   Require that EAS Participants’ equipment be capable of processing a National Periodic Test (NPT) event code for future nationwide EAS tests to bring consistency to the operation of EAS equipment in future national, regional, state and local activations.

3.   Require EAS Participants to file test data in an Electronic Test Report System (ETRS) that has been constructed to be a practical, accessible, and minimally burdensome tool for recording EAS dissemination data and developing an FCC Mapbook that can illustrate the manner in which an EAS alert is propagated throughout part or all of the United States.

4.   Require EAS Participants to comply with minimum accessibility rules, in order to ensure that EAS visual messages are readable and accessible to all members of the public, including people with disabilities.

Basically what this means is that all broadcasters and cable operations should have their EAS equipment programmed to enable the reception and relay of a National Periodic Test (NPT) with the location code set to “six zeroes” (000000).

In checking with manufactures  of  EAS equipment we have found the following…

DasDec….The most current firmware already supports the new national location code   and the NPT code.  Detail information and guidance in configuration of the DasDec for these changes can be found here.

Sage Endec….Sage will update its firmware to allow its model 3644 users to comply with the new rules.  Sage users should not make any EAN-related changes to their filters at this time. We will update this announcement, and send email to our  support list, when our release plan is finalized.

Gorman Redlich…The company plans to issue an update to their firmware shortly.

These new rules will become effective 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.  In the Report and Order the Commission concluded that EAS Participants should be given up to twelve months from the effective date of the rule amendments requiring use of the national location code and NPT rules to come into compliance with these amendments.

The Commission however said “in light of the fact that FEMA intends to conduct a nationwide EAS test “in the near future,” and that such a test will use both the NPT and the “six zeroes” location code, it is imperative that we ensure that EAS Participants are capable of processing a test with these characteristics as rapidly as  possible.

In the EAS Operational Issues NPRM, we addressed this concern by proposing to require compliance with the national location code and NPT requirements within six months from the effective date of their codification into our rules.”

The ABA will keep you up to date on any changes as we go forward.  If you have any questions feel free to send an email to the Alabama EAS Committee.  For those with spare time and would like to read the entire Report and Order click here.

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(06-19-15)

Technical Media Director

WTVY-TV News 4, the CBS affiliate and dominant number one station in Southeast Alabama is looking for a Technical Media Director (formerly titled Production Assistant).

The position has multiple roles. This person will direct one of our newscasts. WTVY is automated, therefore the director is required to code a newscast, do any pre-production work needed (building graphics) for the show that he/she is working on.

The second part of the job will be running Master Control, helping with segmenting syndicated show/commercials to air at a later time, running live commercial breaks and learning our Traffic Management duties.

This person will need to be detail oriented, a self-starter, able to work well under deadlines and work well with others. Good written and verbal communication skills required, as is vast computer knowledge and a general understanding of technology. Experience with Ross OverDrive, VizRT, and Adobe creative suite is a plus, as is experience in a broadcast news environment.
If you have what it takes to join our team, send your resume to:
Jonathan@wtvy.com

Jonathan Trawick, Production Manager
WTVY-TV,
P.O. Box 1089
Dothan, AL 36302
No phone calls please.
WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and drivers license check are required. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are absolutely necessary for this position.

(07-16-15)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for an energetic and experienced Executive Producer. This is NOT an entry level position. Desired candidate will have at least two years of television producing experience or news management at a commercial station. The Executive Producer will serve in a leadership role, mentoring young producers and reporters to achieve peak performance. Producing of daily newscasts is required, as well as management and oversight of other shows.
Primary responsibilities as Executive Producer include:
Strong writing & editing skills is vital.
Responsible for visual elements & accuracy for all newscasts.
Strong time management skills & ability to multi-task in a high-stress environment is essential.
Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to copy edit stories and approve scripts for reporters.
Handle weekly newsroom staff scheduling.
Work with weather and sports departments to coordinate extended coverage when necessary.
Produce news specials and oversee special projects.
Knowledge of Edius & iNews is also a plus.
Other duties as assigned by News Director.

The desired candidate is someone who will demonstrate strong news judgment, working with the News Director to shape daily and extended coverage plans. Strong editorial skills and command of the language is vital. The Executive Producer must be a leader who is an accomplished team builder, helping a young staff reach its potential. As well as supervising the staff, the Executive Producer must lead by example to motivate team members.
We have veteran anchors and managers that are always willing to help, top flight equipment and a winning culture. We’re looking for someone to jump in and help us build on our already outstanding reputation as the news leader in our market. The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines is essential.
WTVY covers counties in three states; Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Our primary DMA is in Southeast Alabama. WTVY (CBS) is the established market leader in Dothan. We have a live truck, a satellite truck, multiple backpack live units and three bureaus and we produce more than 29 hours of live news per week. Work on our sister station, WRGX (NBC) will also be required.
If you have a desire to produce high-energy, creative newscasts that appeal to our viewers, we want to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who hopes to become a News Director in the future. Send resume to the attention of:
Kim Allen – News Director
285 N. Foster Street
Dothan, AL 36303
No phone calls please.
WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and driver’s license check are required.

A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are absolutely necessary for this position.

(07-16-15)

Meteorologist

WKRN-TV, Media General’s ABC Affiliate in Nashville, TN, has a career opportunity for an experienced Meteorologist.

Skills (Essential and Preferred):
WKRN-TV is seeking a Meteorologist with outstanding weather forecasting and storm tracking skills combined with the ability to forecast in high pressure situations. The ideal candidate will be proficient in social media. A Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience in a newsroom is preferred.

Experience (Essential and Preferred):
Seven years of experience as a television Meteorologist preferred.

Job Skills:
Preparation and presentation of weather-related television programs including, but not limited to, responsibilities for reporting, writing and editing as assigned.
For consideration: No phone calls please.

Please tell us how you found out about the job opening. Send resume, DVD and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV – Human Resources (News)
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
email to: lsnyder@wkrn.com –
Be sure to include your name and the job title in subject line.
For more information about current job openings, please refer to www.wkrn.com under MORE, then
Jobs at WKRN. WKRN-TV is a drug-free company and requires pre-employment drug testing and background investigations. Media General, WKRN-TV is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring, training or promotion of employees because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are engaged in a continuing effort to seek out prospective applicants for employment with our company. We earnestly solicit your assistance in obtaining employees and request you refer prospective applicants to us at the address below.
441 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210

(07-16-15)