SummitMedia Birmingham radio station WBHK FM is looking for Full Time Sales Professionals. This is a position that involves the sale of advertising on air, on line and on site through sponsorship opportunities offered throughout the year. The candidate will be expected to establish relationships with clients that are strong enough for the client to converse comfortably with the seller and share their most pressing challenges with the sellers so that the seller will be able to bring back a well thought out solution for the client. Other responsibilities include: finding and acquiring new business opportunities, attending networking events and generally presenting a professional and polished image of the company they represent. Candidate will also work closely with internal departments (ie: programming, promotions, business and traffic) to help fulfill the client’s expectation with regard to all areas of their business relationship with the company.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must be flexible, personable and able to orchestrate sales and promotional plans developed for clients successfully. The successful candidate must also be organized, dependable, self-motivated and project a professional appearance and friendly demeanor. A valid driver’s license and background check is required.

Market: Birmingham

To Apply: If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia Sales Department, Attention: Natalie Smith, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to helen.mitchell@summitmediacorp.com

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.

(12-17-14)

Part Time Production Assistant. Computer skills are necessary, and TV or radio experience is preferred. Photo or video experience is helpful. Flexible schedule is required, including nights, early mornings and weekends.
A decision will be made as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should send a resume, with references to Human Resources, WTOK –TV, P. O. Box 2988, Meridian, MS 39302. Resumes may also be E-mailed to humanresources@wtok.com or faxed to (601)-693-9656. A pre-employment drug screening is required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace.

(12-13-14)

DO YOU HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND MARKETING CONCEPTS? FOX 34 TELEVISION NEEDS SOMEONE WITH THE SKILLS AND DESIRE TO HELP LOCAL BUSINESSES GROW. FOX 34 HAS THE TOOLS UTILIZING TELEVISION AND DIGITAL PRODUCTS TO HELP MARKET THOSE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PERSON TO JOIN OUR STAFF. OUTSIDE SALES EXPERIENCE HELPFUL BUT HARD WORK IS MANDATORY. Apply at raycommedia.icims.com . WDFX IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING IS REQUIRED. EOE- M/F/D/V

(12-12-14)

WHNT NEWS 19 is looking for a Creative Services Producer

WHNT News 19 is looking for someone who makes advertising come alive. The Creative Services Producer is responsible for producing effective commercials, promotion, digital marketing, and special projects. This includes writing, shooting, editing and design. By golly, we want it all!

Huntsville is a competitive television market with the added bonus of being rated as one of the best places to live.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Must be skilled with Final Cut Pro & Adobe Creative Cloud.
•Must be a strong videographer who understands lighting principals.
•Must be a strong writer with a clear, focused voice.
•Must be a team player who can work independently to meet tight deadlines.
•Must be able to work on multiple projects at various stages of completion.
•Must be comfortable and able to communicate with a wide range of personalities.
•Must like working with all mediums of content and message delivery.
•Possess the ability and willingness to learn new skills and technology.
•Must be able to manage time effectively.
•Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include late night, early morning or weekend hours.
•Must maintain camera equipment, editing systems and server files.
•Must possess valid driver’s license.
•Must be organized.
•Accept other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
The Creative Services Producer is responsible for the creation of effective advertising on all the networks of WHNT News 19. The right candidate must be exceptionally proficient at writing, shooting, editing of advertising messages on multiple platforms, including television, radio and digital. A college degree or minimum of one year experience are preferred for this position.

Interested parties should send a link of your work, your resume and references to Becky Shores, VP of Creative Services, becky.shores@whnt.com. Please no phone calls.

Apply online: www.tribunemedia.com/?page_id=15562

WHNT – TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

(12-11-14)

Looking for the next sales superstar. 96.3 WLYB FM, Livingston/Demopolis/Meridian

Time for a change? Victim of a reduction in force? New management? Downsizing?

Ready to join a locally owned, operated, and programmed, community radio station.

Read on:

96.3 WLYB FM Livingston, Demopolis, Eutaw, Meridian, is seeking applicants for our sales team.

Please mail your resume to:

96.3 WLYB FM
Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc.
Attn: Sales
PO Box 396
Livingston AL 35470

or info@963wlyb.com

***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Generate new business for the station through cold calling.
•Work with management and full time employees to present, negotiate and close sales programs and sponsorship opportunities to new clients.
•Sell and create integrated on-air, on-line, and on-site programs to help further clients’ goals.
•Provide outstanding service to new and existing clients, including helping to develop ideas for programs or promotional opportunities.
•Represent Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc. in the highest regard within the community, our clients, and audience.
•Present proposals to potential clients effectively through both written and verbal communication.
•Address client/customer needs while following company procedures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
•Stable work history
•A minimum of 1 year of experience in sales.

BLACKBELT BROADCASTING INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (11-10-14)

(12-11-14)

WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a Digital Media News Coordinator. The Digital Media News Coordinator will be in charge of newsroom websites www.wtvy.com and www.nbcwiregrass.com. Other responsibilities include administration of station social media websites on Facebook and Twitter. Videography work will be required as part of newsroom duties, as assigned by News Director.

Employee will keep newsroom websites up to date with information provided by news staff, as well as press releases, news sources, other affiliates and sister stations inside the Gray TV family. DMNC will work to craft creative sections on websites for occasions such as Friday Night Football, Elections, Peanut Festival and other major events in our viewing area. Desired candidate will monitor comments on news stories on station websites and remove inappropriate posts, as necessary. DMNC will also be responsible for keeping latest content on the Gray Digital Media ticker system, through clickability and the Gray Digital Media interface.

Social media is a primary responsibility for the DMNC. Administration of station Facebook pages for WTVY & WRGX, as well as station Twitter feeds is required. This includes crafting creative posts to Facebook pages to create viewer interaction, monitoring comments on posts and removing inappropriate comments, working with news staff to keep feeds updated with latest and most important information and working with sales to administrate contests, when necessary. Work with News Director to effectively post at peak times on social media to ensure most interaction with the public.

DMNC will work with reporters at various times and serve as a videographer for major stories and sweeps pieces. Other limited videography work may be required as well, as assigned by the News Director.

WTVY covers counties in three states; Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Our station is located in southeast Alabama. We’re less than 2 hours from Panama City and Destin on the Gulf Coast, as well as manageable drives to major cities like Atlanta, Nashville, New Orleans, Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile and Tallahassee.

Desired candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule. One year of commercial or university experience preferred. Send resume to the attention of:

News Director
Mr. Kim Allen
285 N. Foster Street
Dothan, AL 36303.

Materials may also be emailed to kim@wtvy.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Pre-employment drug test and driving record check required. EOE.

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 is absolutely necessary and a good driving record is a plus for obtaining this position.
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This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time.

(12-26-14)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Senior Producer/Director (PIN 0231)

DEPARTMENT: News & Public Affairs

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking an experienced multimedia journalist to join our award winning news team. This person will produce NPR-style news stories and features on issues of local and regional interest. Candidates should be comfortable and competent with social media and reporting on multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong news judgment who’s enterprising and capable of generating story ideas. This position is also responsible for producing long form, sound rich features for insertion into daily newscast. The reporter may be asked to anchor newscasts and host programs. Applicant must have expertise in news-gathering, writing, editing and radio production for short-form and long form-reports. Ideally would be familiar with public radio news programming
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is an eight station statewide network. The network has been honored with four National Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in broadcast journalism.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) two (2) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) three (3) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), (AND) seven (7) 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. This position is classified as State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for compete 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 November 14, 2014. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications.

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

(11-14-14)

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 November 13, 2014. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications.

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

(11-13-14)

Join a national award-winning news team at the home of the Crimson Tide! Alabama Public Radio is seeking candidates to anchor both our “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered” programs. We’re seeking candidates with at least two years of public radio experience, including anchoring, writing, and reporting. APR was recently honored with RTDNA’s national Unity award for a year-long series on the fight for civil rights in Alabama. APR also received the national Edward R. Murrow award for overall excellence, alongside NBC network and CBS Radio. In addition, the team won back-to-back Sigma Delta Chi awards, and was named “Most Outstanding News Organization” by the AP three years running. Ever hear of “Bill Nye, The Science Guy?” His executive producer is our GM. Ever hear of Pat Duggins? NPR’s NASA correspondent of 14 years is our News Director. APR is housed inside the University of Alabama’s $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. We want you!

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.

Application deadline 12/05/2014. Visit UA’s employment website at 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.

(12-06-14)

Part Time Master Control Operator/ Production Technician.
The duties include monitoring all three of our stations as well as routine operation of Harris automation system, recording and preparation of satellite programming for later broadcast, keeping program logs and performing studio duties related to the production of local programming. A flexible schedule is required for this position, including holidays, nights and weekend hours. Applicant should be very computer literate and technology oriented with a high degree of attention to detail. A pre-employment drug screening check is required.

A decision will be made as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should send a resume, references, and non-returnable DVD to Human Resources, 815 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302. Faxes may be directed to 601-693-9656. Emails may be sent to humanresources@wtok.com. Human Resources may also be contacted by phone at 601-693-1441. Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace, equal opportunity employer and also participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify program.
Gray Television is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage members of minority groups and women to apply for this position. If you know of qualified applicants who may be interested in applying for this position, please refer them to us. If you know of other organizations that may be of assistance in our Equal Opportunity effort, please provide us with their names and addresses.

(12-06-14)