Category:
News
Position/Title:
Meteorologist
Details:
WIAT-TV CBS42 is searching for a degreed Meteorologist to join our team. The successful candidate will be a scientist who knows how to use graphics and other resources to present the day’s weather story in clear, easy-to-understand language. Job responsibilities include creating weather packages that can be used by every member of the weather team, staying current on changing weather technology, and skilled in using WSI technology. The successful candidate will be a solid forecaster who delivers accurate information and is always ready to go on the air with wall-to-wall coverage in breaking weather situations.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
1/27/2015
Closing Date:
2/27/2015
City:
Birmingham – 35209
State:
Alabama
URL:
wiat.com/wiat-42-careers/

Experience:
At least three years of on-air television experience in forecasting and presenting weather. Experience with tornado meteorology coverage desired.
Requirements:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in meteorological science required. AMS Seal desired.
Contact:
Please apply at: www.wiat.com/wiat-42-careers/
WIAT-TV –, 2075 Golden Crest Drive Birmingham. Media General is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(02-27-15)

News2, WKRN-TV Nashville, TN has a career Opportunity for the following position.

Full Time Video Content Editor/Writer

Brief Job Summary:
Edit, and re-edit content for on-air use. Organize and enter data into
news archive files; record material from outside sources. Other assignments to include, but not limited to, writing for air and social media.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Include editing content for News products, both taped, and non-linear sources. Recording and organization of saved archived material. Write and re-write content for all station social media and web outlets, and other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Knowledge:
A solid understanding of non-linear, timeline editing in a file based; network system experience preferred. Must have time specific organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet specific deadlines.

The preferred candidate must possess strong communication and writing skills and the ability to work well with others in a time sensitive work environment.

Regular attendance required. Hours: Variable, including overnights, and weekends. Employee must be flexible, and willing to perform a variety of tasks.

Required Education/Training:
Associate Degree or higher preferred. A solid understanding of Windows, and general computer knowledge required.

SEND RESUME/DVD TO: (NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE)
Human Resources
WKRN-TV
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
e-mail: humanresources@wkrn.com

Young Broadcasting of Nashville LLC, 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.
(02-26-15)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Production Assistant (Part Time)
Details:
WEAR-TV3 has an immediate opening for a part-time Production Assistant. Primary duties include:
Operate Deko, Audio or Camera for our (Morning, Evening, Weekend) Newscast
Prep for newscasts including but not limited to:
oPrepare all fonts to air during newscast
oStudio and set preparation
oMaintaining studio
oLighting
oTape Editing for newscasts
oOther duties as assigned
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
1/26/2015
Closing Date:
2/26/2015
City:
Pensacola – 32506
State:
Florida
Experience:
Prior news or studio production experience preferred, not required.
Requirements:
Applicants must be able to work very flexible hours including mornings, late afternoons, nights and weekends.
Additional Information:
This is an excellent advancement opportunity.
Contact:
Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
Please apply online by going to www.sbgi.net/employment

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
(02-26-15)

About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management
software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps
clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and
optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast
television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 3,000
stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and
more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms.
Major media companies (ABC, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver
nearly 5 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $30 billion in
annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that
is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund,
Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.

Job Description:
WideOrbit is
looking for a talented and self-motivated individual to join the WO Media Sales
team as an Implementation Specialist. Our Implementation Specialists travel to
our clients’ sites nationally and oversee all aspects of the implementation
process. They work with other members of the WO Media Sales Implementation team
and the client, to develop a thorough understanding of the clients specific
business objectives and then creates and executes a project plan that achieved
those objectives. The Implementation Specialist must be able to effectively
communicate and educate customers on various configurations and/or
customization. WideOrbit’s success is highly dependent on the Implementation
Specialist’s success at the client site.

Here is what you’ll be doing:

•Effectively communicate and educate customers on various configurations
and/or customization options.
•Travel to our clients’ sites nationally and
oversee all aspects of the implementation process including installation and
training new users.
•Conduct web based training sessions.
•Troubleshoot
configuration issues and recommend action plans for resolution.
•Be able to
effectively communicate to a technical or non-technical audience.
•Work with
all stakeholders including customers, industry groups, and internal departments
such as development, product management, and release management.
•Identify
and document software defects and requests for enhancements.
•Work with a
team to develop product support infrastructure.
•Assist as needed with
special projects.

Here is what we’re looking for:
•BS/BA from an
accredited college or university is strongly preferred.
•5+ years of
experience at a broadcast company within a sales department is strongly
preferred.
•Experience working on broadcast sales systems is a
plus.
•Ability to travel up to 70% travel will be required.
•Strong
computer skills and ability to learn and work with software.
•Must have
excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to work with
minimal supervision.
•The ability to work effectively under pressure in a
team environment.
•Able to balance competing tasks in a rapidly changing
environment.

Location:
This position is open to working remotely or
being based in any WO office. There will be 70% travel in this role.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and
great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:

Health insurance, options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package,
work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in
the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!

To Apply:
Please
apply online at www.wideorbit.com/careers/.

WideOrbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires are made without
regard to any individual’s race, age, color, national origin, ancestry,
disability, veteran status, religion, marital status or domestic partnership;
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; other medical conditions or
genetic characteristic; sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or
transgender status; or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law,
regulation or ordinance.

(02-23-15)

About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management
software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps
clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and
optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast
television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 3,000
stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and
more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms.
Major media companies (ABC, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver
nearly 5 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $30 billion in
annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that
is funded by world class Venture Capital

Job Description:
WideOrbit is
looking for a motivated and experienced support specialist for our new software
package – WO Media Sales. WO Media Sales is a software solution that allows
sales professionals to analyze ratings and intelligently target their approaches
for selling time slots to advertisers. The WO Media Sales Product Support
Specialist must have a proven track-record in the television or radio industry,
possess excellent communication skills, and be eager to learn and grow with a
fast-paced team.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
•Help users with how-to
questions regarding use of WO Media Sales
•Identify and document software
defects and requests for enhancements
•Provide information regarding
customer needs to engineering and marketing
•Work with team to develop
product support infrastructure
•Perform other tasks as assigned
•Reports
to the Director of Product Support

Here’s what we’re looking for:

•2+ years of experience at a television or radio station within a sales
department is strongly preferred.
•Experience with advertising/media sales
proposals and stewardship applications.
•Excellent interpersonal skills,
especially over the telephone.
•Strong technical aptitude to quickly learn
new software.
•Experience using web based applications and comfortable with
learning and using new technologies.
•The ability to work effectively under
pressure and balance competing tasks in a rapidly changing environment.

•Proficiency in MS Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•Outstanding
communication, problem-solving, follow-up, and organizational
skills.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary
and great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:

Health insurance, options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package,
work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in
the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!

Location and
Hours:
This position is based at an office in Birmingham, AL and may require
you to be flexible with different shifts to accommodate our nationwide
customers. Please let us know if you have any limitations regarding the hours
that you’re able to work.

To Apply:
Please apply online at www.wideorbit.com/careers/

WideOrbit
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires are made without regard to any
individual’s race, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran
status, religion, marital status or domestic partnership; pregnancy, childbirth
or related medical conditions; other medical conditions or genetic
characteristic; sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or transgender
status; or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law, regulation
or ordinance.

(02-23-15)

Resume Deadline: January 28, 2015

SummitMedia LLC Birmingham is seeking a Staff Accountant for their Birmingham Radio stations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
•Assistance with month, quarter and year-end closings
•Assistance with Financial Statement preparation and analysis
•Budget and forecasting
•Various monthly and ad hoc financial reports.
•Other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and at least two years of Accounting experience.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, AL 35242, or forward electronically to amber.freeman@summitmediacorp.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

It is the policy of SummitMedia LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

Discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, or sex is prohibited. If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination, you may notify the Federal Communications Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other appropriate agency.
(01-28-15)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Project Technician Senior (PIN 0095)

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services

ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: $34,274.51

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Maintain and repair microwave and transmitter equipment; maintain technical adjustments according to FCC Rules; ensure proper tower, building and grounds maintenance; and computer knowledge needed. Duties include monitoring and maintenance of digital microwave and transmitter equipment. Some duties must be performed within a high voltage and power environment. Lifting/weight requirement 75 pounds. A General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or SBE certification desired, but not required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

An Associate Degree from an accredited two-year college in Electronics or a directly related field (AND) four (4) 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 directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. Must be able to work varying shifts all hours of the day and night. May be called to work for extended periods during emergencies or special needs. This position is classified as State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for complete description (www.mpbonline.org). SUBMIT: Applicants may apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board or mail the State of MS application to Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Attn: Human Resources, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 received by February 13, 2015. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

January 21, 2015 Gearlletha Stevens, Personnel Officer 601-432-6202
(02-13-15)

The University of Alabama seeks an experienced TV Producer/Director – 498832 to assist in defining the daily needs of our viewers, provide “people centered” content, and use the latest technology to produce high quality broadcasts for the competitive Birmingham, AL television market. WVUA is a commercial TV station located in a brand new $17 million dollar state- of-the- art digital media center. U of A is one of only two universities in the nation with a commercial TV station, a nationally recognized public radio station, and a public TV production unit all under one roof. Salary commensurate with experience. This position offers health, dental and vision insurance, as well as retirement benefits. TIAA-CREF matching, vacation, holiday, and sick time accrual. Visit staff employment opportunities at jobs.ua.edu for more information and to apply. Application deadline 2/16/2015. The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.
(02-16-15)

WDHN in the Dothan, AL market is seeking a Creative Services Manager. We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual with outstanding creativity. The Creative Services Director oversees the creative and works with other station departments and personnel to create and develop advertising product for clients and promotional product for the station.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Works with Sales Department personnel to make sure that client needs are being met.
•Manages all aspects of commercial production based on the client’s plans, conceptualizes those ideas, ensuring that they meet or exceed the client’s success criteria.
•Works with Sales Department personnel for writing, editing, and shooting of spots.
•Performs other duties for News department such as operating the live truck during live shots.
•Writes, edits and shoots video for commercial and promotional efforts.
•Assists in Master Control daily operations.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
•Works with News Department to create daily station promos.
•Familiar with Adobe, Premier Pro & After Effects for editing commercial spots.

Requirements & Skills:
•Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
•Fluency in English.
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•Minimum five years’ experience in creative media production, with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role.
•Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
•Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
•Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
•Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
•Proficiency with video recording and editing equipment.
•Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
•Ability to effectively listen to fully understand a client’s needs and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Creative Services Manager must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Creative Services Manager must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

The ideal candidate must be a self starter and have the ability to work well with little supervision. Please apply at Nexstar.tv No phone calls, please.

WDHN, a Nexstar Broadcasting Inc, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a great work environment. EOE

(02-21-15)

WSFA 12 News has an immediate opening for a part-time News Content Specialist.
Education: College degree required from an accredited College or University,
majoring in Communications or Journalism or be a junior or senior in college on
course to graduate. Experience: Minimum 1-2 years experience with television
broadcasting. Working with Panasonic P2 camera equipment, ENPS computer system
as well as BitCentral non-linear editing is a plus. Skills/Abilities: Must be a
strong writer, able to work teleprompter, studio camera, audio, switcher and
contribute to wsfa.com, Twitter & facebook. Must work well under pressure and daily deadlines. Must have good creative and editorial  judgment and understand journalistic ethics and libel laws. Flexible work hours  required, including holidays, weekends, evenings and possible overtime hours.
Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs. License/Certificates: Must have a clean
driving record and possess a valid driver’s license. Work with producers,
reporters, anchors and news team. Responsible for operating various news
gathering equipment, including but not limited to, microwave live truck, video
camera, and video editing equipment. Please apply online at careers-raycommedia.icims.com/jobs/3089/news-content-specialist/job
and send resume, cover letter, and link to your work. No phone calls please.
EOE/M/F/D/V

(02-19-15)