Category:
News
Position/Title:
Photographer
Details:
WPMI-TV has a job opening for a News Photographer. We are looking for a creative and dedicated full-time News Photographer! We are seeking someone who can see beyond the lens and bring back compelling stories. You will cover day to day general, in-depth features, and investigative assignments. We are shooting full HD on media cards and editing on desktops and laptops. A passion for story telling is absolutely essential in this position.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/11/2014
Closing Date:
5/31/2014
City:
Mobile – 36609
State:
Alabama
URL:
www.local15tv.com

Experience:
You should have on to two years of ENG experience with a newtork affiliate news organization.
Requirements:
You should have strong editing skills in non-linear edit systems, have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record, possess excellent people skills, a strong work ehtic and have a great attitude. Responsibilities will involve editing, shooting general assignment stories, live shots and natural sound packages. Must be able to lift between 25 and 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Additional Information:
Please include a recent web link of your work while completing the online application. If you do not have a web link, please apply online and then send a non-returnable DVD of your work to WPMI
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 (05-31-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Production Assistant (Part Time)
Details:
WPMI-TV has an immediate opening for a part-time Production Assistant. Primary duties include operating Deko, Audio, or Camera for evening and nightly newscast. Prep for newscast including but not limited to: running scripts for newscasts, running cameras and/or promptor for newscasts, assignment desk in the evenings, and web and social media postings.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/10/2014
Closing Date:
5/31/2014
City:
Mobile – 36609
State:
Alabama
URL:
www.local15tv.com

Experience:
Experience not necessary, but education and/or internship in television or related field preferred. Training will be provided.
Requirements:
Qualified 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 (05-31-14)

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 send resume, cover letter and link to your work. Apply to: careers-raycommedia.icims.com No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V (05-14-14)

SummitMedia Birmingham radio station WENN-FM 102.1 Y’all is looking for a Full Time Sales Professional. 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 SummitMedia Sales Department, Attention: David Walls, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115,
Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to David.Walls@summitmediacorp.com.

It is the policy of SummitMedia, Inc. 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.  (05-14-14)

Alabama News Network is accepting applications for a News Photographer position for the local CBS affiliate, WAKA-TV and the local ABC affiliate WNCF-TV in Montgomery, AL. This job requires weekend work as needed. Candidate must have experience operating ENG equipment. Some college or technical school training preferred. This is a full time position and offers benefits. Please send tape or link with resume to Human Resources, WAKA-TV, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL 36106 or email jobs@waka.com. No phone calls, please. (05-15-14)

CCME Birmingham, Alabama is looking for a marketing director for its dynamic eight (8) station cluster!

This position is responsible for developing and executing strategic and tactical plans in support of the programming and revenue objectives of the stations in the cluster. The candidate should be a self-starter, be highly organized, handle multiple tasks at the same time and operate successfully in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

Marketing Director will report directly to Operations Manager, oversee a part-time promotions staff and will keep normal business hours of 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, unless night or weekend events are scheduled when required to attend.

Required Skills:

•Creation and implementation of promotions, contests and events that achieve ratings and revenue success.
•Scheduling and coordinating promotions staff for on-site remotes and events.
•Set station strategy for building brand awareness using trade agreements and partnerships with local media and community events.
•Update and keep overall promotions and events calendar.
•Preparation of equipment and promotional materials for remotes and events.
•Maintenance of promotional equipment and vehicles.
•Keeping inventory and planning distribution of all prizes.
•Working with staff to maintain prize database.
•Communication with web design staff for all online content regarding promotions, contests and events.
•Act as compliance officer with regards to all contests (ie: rules implementation, contest winners paperwork, and risk management).
•Preparation of promotional requests and proposals.
•Coordinating all street-level promotions and appearances.
•Must possess excellent customer service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people.
•Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
•Must be detail oriented.
•Be able to present one’s self in a highly cooperative and professional manner when meeting both internal and external customers and vendors face to face.
•Must have working knowledge of Windows operating system and be proficient in Microsoft software applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.).
•Ability to think things through and develop processes that contribute to enhanced organizational efficiency.
•Work closely with sales department to prepare ideas and concept artwork for sales pitches
•Discuss objectives, make revisions and manage assigned projects through to delivery
•Help with set-up of remote equipment when needed.
•Other duties as assigned or requested
•Would be great if candidate can also voice track on an as needed basis but not a necessary requirement.

Required Experience:
•Minimum 3 years’ experience in broadcast marketing or related field, and event planning.
•Knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations related to broadcast marketing.

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

Clear Channel 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.

Job Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular

(05-09-14)

WHNT-TV, CBS in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for a full-time Editor/Multimedia Production Assistant. A Multimedia Production Assistant must be able to fulfill a variety of studio, control room and newsroom functions for live television newscasts and various multimedia platforms. Duties include editing non-linear video, creating broadcast graphics, floor directing, running audio, teleprompter operation, posting content (video & text) to station website and social media sites.

Core job duties include:

-Video Editing: Non-linear video editing for on-air and online. Must have a clear understanding of video editing fundamentals (sequencing, jump cuts, audio/visual linkage, etc) and legal issues associated with videojournalism. Prefer candidates who are proficient on Final Cut Pro.

-Running Audio: Consistently runs audio for the newscasts, with great attention to detail, in order to have shows with little to no quality control issues. This includes thorough microphone checks 20 minutes before the newscast, as well as changing the batteries in the wireless microphones before these checks are done.

-Floor Directing/Teleprompter Operation: Floor director is responsible for giving time cues, micing guests, checking studio lights, etc. Operate Teleprompter for live newscasts.

-Web Posting: Post video and text content to station’s website, updating station’s Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Ability to work under extreme pressure and deadlines. Hours will vary and will include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Good communication skills and team-centered mindset.

A college degree in Communications or related-degree is preferred. Also prefer candidates with at least one year production and/or video editing experience in a commercial television station.

To apply, rush your resume and references to Tater Terry via email to david.terry@whnt.com. Or, if you must send it via snail mail, buy a stamp and send it to WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801. No phone calls please

(05-09-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
MMJ Reporter

Details:
Fox ten News, the number one news station in the Mobile-Pensacola market is looking for a multi-media journalist who is an energetic self starter and comfortable in a 24/7 multi-platform environment.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
1/17/2014
Closing Date:
5/15/2014
City:
Mobile – 36606
State:
Alabama

Experience:
Applicants must be capable of shooting, reporting, writing and non-linear editing. You must be able to post web stories and be familiar with social media. Candidates must be willing to multi-task, and develop sources and get stories the competition can’t.

Requirements:
A college degree preferred. A valid drivers license is required.
Additional Information:
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

Contact:
Send tape and resume to: Fox ten News/WALA-TV, 1501 Satchel Paige Drive, Mobile, Alabama 36606

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(05-15-14)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Project Technician Senior (PIN 0096)

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: State of Mississippi application (obtained via State Personnel Board and Mississippi Employment Service) to Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Attn: Human Resources, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211 received by April 25, 2014. Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications.

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

(04-25-14)