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Associate Producer – WKRN, Nashville TN

Media General, Licensee of Station WKRN-TV, Nashville, Tennessee, has a career opportunity for the following position.

Associate Producer

We are seeking an experienced Associate Producer, who is a non-traditional thinker.

The ideal candidate has excellent writing skills and news judgment. The person who fills this position will assist newscast producers with production of their daily newscasts and fills in for producers when they are on vacation or sick.
This job requires shift flexibility.

Candidates must have the ability to follow directions and work well under pressure in a fast paced environment. Daily duties will include contributing to all WKRN digital platforms, including wkrn.com, Facebook and Twitter.

Prior experience in a television newsroom preferred.
Send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV
Attn: Human Resources
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
email to: humanresources@wkrn.com – No phone calls please.
Be sure to include your name and the job title in subject line.
Please tell us how you found out about the job opening.
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 e-mail above.

(11-23-14)

News Producer – Fox ten News, Mobile-Pensacola

Category:
News
Position/Title:
News Producer
Details:
Fox ten News, the number one station in the Mobile-Pensacola market is looking for an experienced news producer who is a leader with a great attitude.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
10/22/2014
Closing Date:
11/22/2014
City:
Mobile – Al
State:
Alabama
Experience:
You must have great news judgment, be familiar with multi-platform news gathering and be able to post web stories and video.
Requirements:
A college degree and ENPS experience preferred.
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Contact:
To apply go to Fox10tv.com / Careers

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(11-22-14)

News Production Assistant – WALA Fox 10, Mobile

Category:
Production
Position/Title:
News Production Assistant
Details:
WALA/FOX 10 has an opening for a News Production Assistant to assist in our award winning news operations.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
10/21/2014
Closing Date:
11/21/2014
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama
Experience:
Duties will include writing, studio work, i.e. camera operation, audio, graphics and studio lighting, editing (Non-linear) and other assignments. This person will need to be able to work under strict deadlines and be able to multi-task with a can do attitude. Web abilities are a plus. Some writing and posting to the internet is also required.
Requirements:
Be able to lift 10 pounds. Some knowledge of a television newsroom environment preferred. Driver’s license with safe record required. College degree preferred. Applicants must be able to work various hours, including nights and weekends.
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled
Contact:
To apply go to Fox10tv.com / Careers

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(11-21-14)

Engineering Notebook: The Art of Live Audio Mixing

October 21, 2014

Learn about live audio mixing technology

The Alabama Broadcasters Engineering Academy announces a special one-day seminar covering audio mixing for broadcast engineers, church sound crews and anyone interested in sound mixing.

If you are involved in mixing audio for live events or recording then you need to attend this special seminar.  It will cover items such as microphone selection and placement; proper operation of mixing consoles; sound checks; using digital audio workstations; and much more.  This will be a hands-on technical seminar with actual equipment presented by professional sound engineers with years of experience.

The seminar is offered by the ABA Engineering Academy at no cost and will be held on Saturday December 13th from 9:00 AM till 4:00 PM.  Lunch will be provided.  Churches are encouraged to bring their volunteer sound crews.

Location will be the ABA Engineering Classroom at the ABA offices, 2180 Parkway Lake Driver, Hoover.

REGISTER ONLINE

Deadline to register is December 10th.

For more information contact Academy Director Larry Wilkins at 334-303-2525 or lwilkins@al-ba.com.

Seminar presented by:

Director/Technical Media Operator – WKRN, Nashville TN

Media General, Licensee of Station WKRN-TV, Nashville, Tennessee, has a career opportunity for the following position:

Director/Technical Media Operator

Brief Job Summary:
Responsibilities will include directing daily newscasts, live teases, promotions, in-studio generated productions and remote telecasts using the Ross Overdrive System.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: on-air product as produced, Directing, Master Control Operations, media management, commercial ingest, program recording, satellite receiving, coding automation for play-out to air and studio operations.

Required Skills/Knowledge:
The ideal candidate will have the understanding of coding, automation as it interfaces with production switchers, audio, video play-out and Chyron.

Experience and a solid understanding of non-linear timeline editing in a file- based network system preferred.

Must have time specific organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet hard deadlines.

Must possess strong communication skills, plus the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.

Must be flexible about days/hours and be willing to perform a variety of tasks.

Required Education/Training
A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or relevant work experience. A solid understanding of Windows and general computer knowledge required.
For consideration:
Please tell us how you found out about the job opening, send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV – Attn: David Parker, Chief Engineer
441 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37210
email to: dparker@wkrn.com – No phone calls please. 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 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.

(11-20-14)

Reporter (MMJ)/Anchor – WSFA 12 News, Montgomery

WSFA 12 News, Montgomery, Alabama is looking for a Reporter (MMJ)/Anchor. Candidates must be energetic, driven, have solid news judgment, have strong reporting and live skills. Candidates must be able to tell difficult stories, an investigative edge is preferred. He or she must be a leader in the newsroom and excel at breaking news coverage from the studio and in the field. Must also be aggressive and consistent with coverage online and with social media and all platforms. He or she must be skilled to shoot/edit their own stories, and must be able to deliver content on all platforms, on-line, Twitter, facebook, on-air and on mobile. Candidate must have at least 3-years experience as well as regular anchoring experience. Exact anchor shift will be explained to selected candidates. If you do not embrace new technology, understand social media or cannot shoot and edit, there is no need to apply. Candidates must demonstrate strong writing, solid shooting and editing skills at a commercial television station. Apply to careers-raycommedia.icims.com/jobs/2775/reporter-anchor/job and attach resume and links to your work. No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V

(11-17-14)

Morning Show Producer – iHeart Media, Birmingham

Cross-cluster Executive Morning Show Producer in Birmingham, Al

iHeartMedia, Birmingham seeks Full-Time executive Morning show producer. The ideal candidate is someone who is plugged into their community, and understands what people are talking about at church, Target, football games, and around the dinner table with their families. The ability to both navigate and create content on sites like Facebook, and twitter are all a must. This position requires understanding of minds of the consumers of multiple formats: Country, A/C and News-Talk. You should also be a ravenous consumer of all media, from web sites like TMZ and the Blaze, to TV shows like The Voice, Sports Center, and the Five. Finally, maintenance of an ever-growing smart-phone contact list of top shelf local and national celebrities and guests is critical.

The position would require assisting in the booking, planning and execution of three high profile morning shows, general promotional support, board operation and production.

The following are additional desirable traits that we are looking for. No applicant will have every single one of these, but if you don’t have at least most of them, we are probably not a good fit for each other:

Required Skills:

Able to work well under pressure while still wearing a smile.
An understanding of social media and how to use it to grow the show.
A desire to be an integral part of three major-market-sounding shows.
Someone who is not mic shy, but also knows the role of the producer is not to get between the host and the listener.
Someone who understands and respects Alabama culture, and the target listener for each of the respective brands.
The ability to keep several plates spinning at once.
Great promotional ideation.
Someone who is not afraid to get up very, VERY early in the morning, every weekday morning.

Required Experience:

3+ years’ experience producing a show, preferably a morning show in a rated market.
Radio production experience.
Quick audio editing skills, Adobe Audition preferred.
Experience with NexGen.
Experience running an audio board for a live radio program.
Phone screening experience.
Guest booking experience.

This is not a regular 9 to 5 job, and it is definitely not a job for beginners.

If you have the goods, and the enthusiasm, send you resume and any other useful propaganda that demonstrates your skill, aptitude, and drive today. Also please answer the following:

1.If not local, how quickly can you relocate? What will it take to get you here?
2.(Being realistic) provide at least a broad salary expectation (so I know we are not wasting each other’s time)
3.Are there any obligations which would prevent you from preforming your duties on a consistent basis?
4.In one paragraph, or less, tell me why you are the perfect candidate for this job, and why we shouldn’t even look at any other applicant.

Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and air check demo to:

www.iHeartMediacareers.com

Please DO NOT send your resume’s directly to the radio station or contact us by phone. Because of EEO regulations, you will need to apply through the above website. Otherwise, your application will not be reviewed.

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

(11-17-14)

Promotions Team Member – iHeart Media, Birmingham

PART-TIME PROMOTIONS TEAM MEMBER – Birmingham, AL

Get your start in the radio business! If you’re energetic, outgoing, and want to crush the competitors, you’re what we’re looking for! IHeartMedia is looking to hire a Part-Time Promotions Team Member to represent all of our stations in the Birmingham area. You must be comfortable representing several different formats (including Rock, Country, Talk Radio, Top 40, Hip Hop, and More). Strong Customer Service skills are a must!

Required Skills:

Operating promotional vehicles
Setting up tents and sound systems on site
Operating basic radio equipment and other duties as directed by the Promotions Director.
Must be able to work nights and weekends regularly and holidays.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
Previous promotional experience required.
Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to be insured under our company driving policy and be able to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis

There are multiple positions available. Experience is not required, but encouraged. These are part time positions.

Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and air check demo to:

www.iHeartMediacareers.com

Please DO NOT send your resume’s directly to the radio station or contact us by phone. Because of EEO regulations, you will need to apply through the above website. Otherwise, your application will not be reviewed.

iHeartMedia is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

(11-17-14)