News Video Journalist. Applicant must be skilled in camera shooting and reporting and possess excellent writing and editing skills. Applicant must also be aggressive in getting to the bottom of stories and be able to shoot with a crew or individually.

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.

(11-07-14)

News Producer/ Video Journalist. Responsibilities include providing supervisory backup to News Assignment Desk, assisting with scheduling and story planning, booking and coordinating satellite times for SNG vehicle and setting up microwave live shots for newscasts. They must be able to demonstrate a creative use of live elements, graphics, teases and pacing. This person will also be responsible for updating and maintaining the news section of our station’s website during their shift. Applicant must also be skilled in camera shooting, reporting and possess excellent writing and editing skills. Applicant must also be aggressive in getting to the bottom of stories and be able to shoot with a crew or individually. A college degree and one year experience is preferred.

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.

(11-07-14)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Associate Producer/Director (PIN 0286)

DEPARTMENT: Production

ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: $25,043.90

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

MPB is seeking an Associate Producer/Director to assist in the production of broadcast and new media programming. Position requires familiarity in directing, producing, writing, lighting, small format video, editing and graphic arts. The incumbent will assist producers and directors and must make mature judgments and exhibit leadership potential for the assimilation of all details of the total production package, and must operate as a creative force within a team of production personnel.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a related field; (OR) Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), (AND) four (4) years of experience in work related to the described duties; (OR) Above graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. This position is classified as State Service, Non-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, demo and references to Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Attn: Human Resources, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 received by October 22, 2014. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications.

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

October 1, 2014 Cindy Stevenson, Human Resources Director 601-432-6273

(10-22-14)

CENTRAL ALABAMA TELEVISION STATION seeks Broadcast Engineer / IT Manager. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of increasingly responsible duties in the area of television broadcast engineering and a desire to excel.

Responsibilities:

•Operate and maintain the technical facility in a cost effective manner and in compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
•Provide management level support in technical operations related to television broadcasting.
•Ascertain need and implement installation, calibration, maintenance and repair of equipment.
•Complete projects by coordinating resources and timetables.

Knowledge / Skills:

•Working knowledge of television broadcast technical operations and equipment including audio, video, server based record and play systems (hardware and software), switching, storage systems, networking, routers, encoders, decoders, automation, microwave, fiber, satellite, RF principles, broadcast transmission equipment, and security.
•Three to five years television broadcast experience is required.
•College or technical school graduate is preferred; SBE certification a plus.
•Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve computer and technical problems at the component and system level.
•Ability to communicate clearly and easily with management, users, and vendors with varying levels of technical expertise regarding technical developments, issues and station operating needs.

This station is an Equal Opportunity Employer and non-smoking facility. Position is full time and available immediately.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Alabama Broadcasters Association
Attn: Sharon Tinsley
2180 Parkway Lake Drive
Hoover, Alabama 35244
Or email to stinsley@al-ba.com

(11-07-14)

Alabama Public Television (APT), the statewide educational and public television network of nine television stations and one radio station, seeks a full-time APT Producer (Technical Director, Producer, Video Journalist) for our Montgomery, AL studio.

For detailed requirements, please see posting under “Employment” at www.aptv.org. To apply, mail cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Human Resources Manager, 2112 11th Ave. S., #400, Birmingham, AL 35205 or e-mail to: tneeley@aptv.org by 10/14/14. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES. APT is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

(10-14-14)

Alabama Public Television (APT), the statewide educational and public television network of nine television stations and one radio station, seeks a full-time APT Producer-Video Journalist for our Montgomery, AL studio.

For detailed requirements, please see posting under “Employment” at www.aptv.org. To apply, mail cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Human Resources Manager, 2112 11th Ave. S., #400, Birmingham, AL 35205 or e-mail to: tneeley@aptv.org by 10/14/14. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES. APT is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

(10-14-14)

WHNT News 19 (CBS) in Huntsville, Alabama, is anticipating an opening for a Multimedia Producer.

We are looking for a creative, visionary producer with a proven track record. We want someone who is a fierce competitor and likes to win.

In addition to the standard duties of producers in the industry (write, gather information, select stories, decide order and treatment of stories), the producers of the WHNT NEWS 19 newsroom are responsible for developing an overall style and identity for their assigned newscast with a keen focus on building the station’s brand, “Taking Action, Getting Results.”

We’re not looking for show stackers, we’re looking for craftspeople who will bring a daily vision for their newscasts to the newsroom and a clear plan on how they’re going to deliver on that vision.

Core Job Functions:
•Writing: Consistently writing factual/accurate, clear, compelling, easy-to-understand, news stories and teases, making maximum use of video, graphics, live shots, and all the tools available to achieve superb story telling.
•Aggressive Response to Breaking News: On air, online, and on other platforms.
•Successfully Produce one or more Newscasts Daily: Newscasts should be executed with out on air errors and meet all deadlines prior to air, including timing of newscast, executing changes as needed
•Utilization of Graphics: Able to select appropriate graphics to help explain and showcase stories while reinforcing station branding, and enhancing storytelling by use and placement
•Suggestion & Development of Story Ideas: Coordinates with team to develop story ideas and offers innovative suggestions for story coverage, reduces repetition of stories from newscast to newscast, digs for new information to advance stories, generates unique content for assigned newscast, understands newscast audience make-up
•Brand Development: Each producer will be assigned responsibilities toward developing the “Taking Action, Getting Results” brand. Producers will research viewer-submitted “Action” stories to determine whether the station can help viewers get “Results.” Set up interviews, as needed, for reporters, anchors and photojournalists. Oversee story developments through to completion and on air execution.
•Produce Web Content: Each producer will be assigned specific daily responsibilities for updating the station website.
•Other duties as assigned.

It’s not clear yet what shift the person hired for this position will work. It’ll be dependent on where your skills are best suited and the potential for other internal reassignments.

Interested? Please email your weblinks, resume and references to david.williams@whnt.com. If you must apply via snail mail, send to: David Williams, Assistant News Director, WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801. No calls please.

(11-07-14)

WHNT News 19 is part of the Tribune Media Company. Candidates must apply online: www.tribunemedia.com/?page_id=15562

Multi-Media Journalist – 2 Local / 1 Bureau

WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist.
Primary responsibilities include writing, shooting and editing for stories to be run in news programming on three networks.
Strong live skills and producing experience is a plus. Knowledge of Panasonic P2 camera, edius and INews is also a plus. WTVY covers counties in three states; Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Our primary DMA is in Southeast Alabama. WTVY 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 28 hours of live news per week. One year of commercial or university experience preferred.
Dothan is in the southeastern corner of Alabama, just 80 miles from the white sand beaches of Panama City and Destin, FL. If you’d like to work in a great community where the cost of living is very low but the quality of life is high, email your resume and video link to:
Interested individuals should email their resume, references and a link to your most recent reel to: kim@wtvy.comOr overnight to:

Kim Allen
News Director
285 N. Foster St.
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 is absolutely necessary and a good driving record is a plus for obtaining this position.

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

(11-15-14)

SummitMedia, LLC Tuscaloosa Radio Station WALJ-FM is looking for Full Time Sales Professionals.

SummitMedia Tuscaloosa radio station WALJ 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.

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.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to Summit Media Birmingham Sales Department, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, AL 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.

(11-01-14)

News ProducerTracking Code 2163
Make your mark in Broadcasting. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the nation, programming 167 stations located in 77 geographically diverse markets after pending transactions. Our success is the result of extraordinary employees and an exemplary management team who believes in a vision and is dedicated to making Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. a communications powerhouse. We are advancing the world of Broadcasting and we want YOU to join our winning team!

WBMA-TV has an immediate opening for a News Producer. The ideal candidate will have solid news judgment, be a compelling and accurate writer and be able to multitask and manage their time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast.

You must have at least two years of previous news producing experience at a commercial TV station, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to execute news strategies and goals in daily newscasts. The ideal candidate will be creative, a strong writer, have sharp news judgment, excellent computer & editing skills & the ability to work well with others. ENPS knowledge a plus.

When applying online, please include a recent web link of your work. If you do not have a link to your work, please apply online and then send a non-returnable DVD of a recent newscast to:
WBMA
Attn: News Director
800 Concourse Parkway #200
Birmingham, AL 35244
Please, no phone calls.

If you have the required experience and skills, please apply online, at www.sbgi.net
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
Job Location: Birmingham, AL
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

(11-01-14)