Title: Media Executive
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Sales
Work Location: Huntsville

JOB SUMMARY: WAFF, Gray Television’s NBC affiliate in Huntsville, AL has an immediate opening for a Media Executive to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals. At WAFF, we help our clients “find and keep their very best customers” through the use of effective research, marketing and advertising. If you have media sales experience and see yourself as a high-energy creative individual that likes working with people, this could be your opportunity to make more money at the #1 media company in Huntsville, AL.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
WAFF-48 is looking to grow its already commanding share of the local broadcast and digital revenue market. To do so, we are looking for the next high-level consultant to join our team. Our ideal hire will be self motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and an entrepreneurial spirit. This candidate thrives in a position that holds no limits to growth or success. The media executive is a sales role responsible for identifying, qualifying, and acquiring new prospects and connecting them with our innovative marketing solutions to help them grow their business. This is a role focused on acquiring high-quality clients with significant short and long-term revenue potential.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• You will research opportunities in your market, generate or follow through on sales leads both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
• You will own the full sales cycle from prospect to close and meet new business revenue and budget goals.
• You will be an expert in marketing, and provide expert insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships.
• You will maintain a consistent pipeline through cold calling, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
• Design, write, and present marketing presentations.
• Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your book of sales revenue for retention and growth.
• manage your book of business using multiple CRM and client management tools and software.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WAFF-48 departments and support staff.
*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Requirments:
• 2-5 years of B2C or B2B outside consultative sales experience (media ad sales ecperience, preferred).
• Effective prospecting and proven revenue pipeline-building skills.
• Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex problems.
• Be teachable and open to best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
• Be consistent at delivering results through perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
• Must be comfortable selling to, challenging, and building trust-based relationships from business owners to top executives.
• Must be proficient in Micorsoft Suite including Excel nad Powerpoint.
• Must meet Gray Media’s driving requirements and have a valid driver’s license.
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 12 News in Montgomery, AL has an immediate opening for a Business Development Media Executive to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals. Through the use of effective research, marketing, and advertising, we help our clients find and keep their very best customers. Our goal is to grow our already commanding share of the local broadcast and digital revenue market. If you have media sales experience or a background/education in Business and see yourself as a high-energy creative individual who likes working with people, this could be your opportunity. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Research opportunities in your market, generate or follow through on sales leads, both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
– Own the full sales cycle from prospect to close and meet new business revenue and budget goals.
– Be an expert in marketing and provide expert insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships.
– Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
– Design, write, and present marketing presentations.
– Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your book of sales revenue for retention and growth.
– Manage your book of business using multiple CRM and client management tools and software.
– Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WSFA departments and support staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– 2-5 years of B2C or B2B outside consultative sales experience (media ad sales experience, preferred)
– Effective prospecting and proven revenue pipeline-building skills.
– Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex problems.
– Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
– Be teachable and open to best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
– Be consistent in delivering results through perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
– Must be comfortable selling to, challenging, and building trust-based, value-added relationships with executives.
– Must meet the Gray Media 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” to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

Shoots video for news reports
Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
Sets up, composes and executes video shots
Maintains video equipment
Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

High school diploma
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Proficiency with video recording equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Flexibility to work any shift

WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, is currently accepting applications for a Technical Media Producer (“TMP”). TMPs work with newscast producers to create, code, and direct live newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive automation systems. The TMP is responsible for master control operations, including rolling commercial breaks, monitoring the on-air signal of WSFA and 4 subchannels, noting EAS and emergency notifications, and ingesting commercials. This position interacts between the news, sales, and engineering departments, requiring good communication skills. Computer literacy is required.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Work alongside newscast producers to create code for newscasts.
– Direct live newscasts and recorded content.
– Monitor on-air signals for WSFA and 4 subchannels while keeping required FCC documentation for transmitter logs, EAS notifications, and closed captioning.
– Ability to set up satellite, LiveU, and microwave live shots.
– Ingest commercials and communicate with sales and traffic departments to ensure commercial spot delivery.
– Maintain discrepancy reports to document on-air issues with programming and newscasts. Assist engineering with studio maintenance and upkeep.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Position desires someone with at least one year’s experience at a commercial TV station.
– A background in communications with strengths in video and editing is desired.
– Newscast directing experience is a plus.
– Master Control Operator experience is also a plus.
– A keen interest in computer technology is highly desired.

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.

The Commercial Production Producer creates video commercials and digital display ads for station clients to advertise on WKRG & Gulf Coast CW TV. Shoots and edits commercials for clients. Works closely with the marketing and sales teams. Must be organized and able to work independently.

Films, lights, and directs client commercial shoots both at the station and on location.
Edits and creates graphics for client commercials.
Designs digital display ads for clients.
Works closely with sales team to complete client commercials and display ads.
Works with news team to create sponsored vignettes.
Ensures that all content meets company standards for production quality.
Maintains calendar to balance busy shooting and editing schedules.
Ability to work independently to complete projects.
Ability to work in an office setting, in a studio, and on location for shoots.
Organized and can keep track of multiple projects and their file locations.
Understanding of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.
Social Media posting to promote WKRG & Gulf Coast CW TV.
Helps with grass-roots promotion efforts at station-sponsored community events.
Maintains positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
Must be able to lift at least 40lbs.
Must have valid Driver’s License.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements & Skills:

Videography
Video Editing​ – preferred Adobe Creative Suite experience (Premiere, After Effects, etc.)
Lighting
Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva)
Social Media Marketing using Meta Business Suite
Ability to complete production project from script to final product in efficient manner.
Responds positively to feedback.
You MUST send samples of your work to be considered for the position.
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Media Sales Account Executive

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

Job Summary/Description:
WALA FOX10, the Fox Affiliate in the Mobile/Pensacola market (Market #57) is seeking a passionate, energetic and highly motivated Sales Executive who can adapt quickly and maximize sales on all of our over the air and digital platforms. Do you have a strong competitive drive? Are you a closer and a problem solver? Are you a natural relationship builder and collaborator with great people skills? If so, we want to speak with you about this opportunity to sell customized digital and television advertising solutions to new customers. This is a fast-paced and rewarding career that requires persistence, determination, organization, creativity, and presentation skills. We offer the best training in the media industry to help all our employees succeed.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
• Sell advertising consistent with station policies and rate guidelines.
• Responsible for the negotiation of rates with local clients.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
• Willing to learn all research and utilize in client proposals effectively.
• Prospect new accounts and create sales opportunities specific to each new client.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Media sales experience preferred.
• Previous outside sales experience required.
• Must have strong administrative skills.
• Must have strong prospecting skills.
• Wide Orbit, Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint experience is preferred.
• CRM Experience is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time management, verbal and writing skills….
• A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is also a must.
• If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.

Additional Info:
Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

About Gray Television:
Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WALA:
WALA FOX10 News is the most watched local media organization in the Mobile/Pensacola market producing the most hours of live news, weather and original programming for the market’s Gulf Coast. With the main studio located in Mobile, Alabama (the founding home of Mardi Gras), WALA is the oldest existing television station in the state. FOX10 takes pride in a winning culture with its renowned and historic commitment to the community.

WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, is currently accepting applications for a Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) to work overnights and weekends. The schedule is a 10 hour/4-day workweek with 3 days off. (Please apply only if you can work this schedule.) TMPs work with newscast producers to create, code, and direct live newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive automation systems. The TMP is responsible for master control operations, including rolling commercial breaks, monitoring the on-air signal of WSFA and 4 subchannels, noting EAS and emergency notifications, and ingesting commercials. This position interacts between the news, sales, and engineering departments, requiring good communication skills. Computer literacy is required.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Work alongside newscast producers to create code for newscasts.
– Direct live newscasts and recorded content.
– Monitor on-air signals for WSFA and 4 subchannels while keeping required FCC documentation for transmitter logs, EAS notifications, and closed captioning.
– Ability to set up satellite, LiveU, and microwave live shots.
– Ingest commercials and communicate with sales and traffic departments to ensure commercial spot delivery.
– Maintain discrepancy reports to document on-air issues with programming and newscasts. Assist engineering with studio maintenance and upkeep.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Position desires someone with at least one year’s experience at a commercial TV station.
– A background in communications with strengths in video and editing is desired.
– Newscast directing experience is a plus.
– Master Control Operator experience is also a plus.
– A keen interest in computer technology is highly desired.

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.

The Director of Membership & Pledge will be responsible for sustaining and expanding the membership base and overseeing pledge campaigns for APT as well as our public radio station, WLRH. This role is crucial in building and maintaining strong relationships with our members and donors.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee all membership fundraising programs and contributions for APT and WLRH,
including print, digital, texting, and email campaigns. Manage the accounting for on-
air, web, call-in pledges, direct mail pledges, emails, text pledges, bank lock box
contributions, Matching Gifts programs, and CARS programs.
• Lead and manage the Membership & Pledge team, providing guidance, support, and
performance feedback.
• Respond to any escalated calls, voice messages, emails, and written correspondence
from members.
• Prepare departmental budgets for Membership & Pledge and Development.
• Seek new fundraising opportunities to increase revenue for APT and WLRH.
• Provide monthly donor data to the Contributor Development Partnership (CDP) and
evaluates ROAR reports provided by CDP to determine fundraising opportunities.
• Provide pledge program performance data to Management, Public Information, PBS,
and to Program Services during all pledge drives as representative of APT.
• Work with Development Department to analyze membership records and select best
candidates for Major Gifts and Planned Giving mailings.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, accounting, communications, or related
field
• Proven experience in membership management, preferably in a nonprofit
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in CRM software such as Allegiance, Satori and Sage Payment Solutions
preferred

Benefits:
Twelve paid holidays, sick and personal paid time off, medical/dental/vision/life and a great matching 401(k). Benefits are available after an introductory period.

Salary Range:
$62,894.40 – $105,710.40

Deadline to apply is 8/6/2024.

Apply online at this link: https://alabamapublictv.bamboohr.com/careers/55?source=aWQ9Mzc%3D

This is an APT Foundation position. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES. APT is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.