SummitMedia Birmingham currently has an opening for a Local Sales Manager for the #1 ranked WBHK-FM. This position is responsible for creating and driving local revenue of the station. Duties include but are not limited to developing, strategizing and executing a comprehensive sales plan designed to achieve local revenue goals, training and developing a talented sales staff, monitoring local sales activities on the station, and making client calls with the sales staff.

Ideal candidate must have the following:
-A minimum of four years of experience in urban radio sales with a demonstrated ability to develop and drive revenue.
-Prior experience in preparation of local marketing proposals.
-Ability to manage individual sellers and train sellers on techniques in successful selling.
-Experience with assisting sellers in finding and developing local direct clients
-Experience with Non-traditional revenue and Digital sales is required.
-Knowledge of Tapscan and Scarborough Research is required.

If interested in applying for this position please forward a resume to:
SummitMedia Birmingham, Attn: Lisa Johnson, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, AL. 35242 or email to lisa.johnson@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. (04-25-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
News Producer
Details:
WPMI-TV in Mobile, AL is seeking a Producer to help grow ratings for our morning newscast. We are looking for an energetic, creative producer who isn’t afraid to take risks.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
3/21/2014
Closing Date:
5/31/2014
City:
Mobile – 36609
State:
Alabama
URL:
www.local15ttv.com

Experience:
1 year of Producer experience required
Requirements:
You will operate in a 24/7 newsroom environment. Candidate will be responsible for writing and producing stories for broadcast, the web, Facebook and Twitter. Strong writing, teasing, and news judgement is required.
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)

MULTI MEDIA JOURNALIST
Looking for an innovative television and online multi media journalist who can make a difference. Must be able to shoot video, write, edit, embrace social media and go live with your story. Creativity is a must. College degree and minimum of 2 years TV news reporting experience preferred. Background in news photography preferred. Available to work irregular hours, weekends and holidays. To apply, send resume and non-returnable tape to Jean Ziegert, HR, ABC 33/40, Concourse Parkway #200, Birmingham, AL 35244. Fax to 205-982-3928 or e-mail to jeanz@abc3340.com. No phone calls please. EOE (04-21-14)

Summit Media LLC Birmingham has an immediate opening for a News Director. Must be able to gather news, write and perform top quality newscasts. Applicants should have at least 5 years news experience and be able to supply recent examples of newscasts and breaking news reports. If interested in applying for this position, please forward your materials to summitmedia83@yahoo.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. (04-21-14)

News Radio 105.5 WERC Birmingham is looking for our next winning Part Time team player Newsradio 105.5 WERC now has an opening for a part time team player to produce local Baron’s Baseball plus possible additional duties for local show production as well. Duties will include board-op/run network broadcasts, and assist in other production duties if needed.

Required Skills:

Candidate must be extremely focused, energetic, and love Birmingham Barons Baseball. Must be a multi-tasker with duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

•Producing LIVE play by play for the Barons
•Editing audio immediately during LIVE play by play events
•Experience with Adobe Audition and NexGen Preferred
•Commercial production
•Familiar with ISDN/Comrex/Tie-line
•Must be willing to work nights and weekends including holidays

Candidate will also be producing the pregame and post game as well as the actual play by play of an event. Candidate will be working closely with the Birmingham Barons.

Please apply through the Career Channel site link at careerchannel.silkroad.com/ . NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. All applicants must apply through this site link, otherwise your application may not be reviewed.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, 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. (04-21-14)

Young Broadcasting of Nashville LLC, Licensee of Station WKRN-TV, Nashville, Tennessee, has a career opportunity for the following position.

Multi-Media Journalist with outstanding “live” reporting skills.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in social media. Two years experience in News reporting in “live” settings preferred, along with excellent communication skills and a working knowledge of current News events. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, generate story ideas, and produce innovative content for all newscasts.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Reporting, shooting, writing and editing non-linear news stories for the web and other digital media.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism or equivalent work experience in a Newsroom is preferred.

For consideration:
Please include how this position came to your attention. Send non-returnable DVD, resume or
e-mail link to your work to:

WKRN-TV
Attn: Mr. Cunningham, 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.

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. 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. (04-21-14)

Young Broadcasting of Nashville LLC, 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 the production of their daily newscasts and fill in for producers when they are on vacation or are sick. This job requires flexibility in your shift.

Candidates must have the ability to take direction 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.
Please tell us how you found out about the job opening.

Send resume, DVD and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV
Attn: Mr. Cunningham, 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.

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. (04-21-14)

Are you passionate about the weather and protecting people from the impact of severe weather? Do you produce clear and easy to understand, hyper-local weathercasts that focus on safety and lifestyle? Do you understand the importance of weather content for multimedia platforms (tv, web, wireless, social media, digital channels, etc.) and are you willing to help develop product/content for those platforms? Do you enjoy producing weather/science-related stories and specials? Do you like storm chasing, reporting live in the field in the aftermath of severe weather outbreaks, doing live shots from community events? Are you a competitive individual whose main goal is team success? If the answer is YES to all of these, then email your resume and links to your demo reel to WHNT News 19 immediately. If the answer is NO, this is not the job for you.

WHNT News 19 (CBS) in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for a full-time meteorologist. We are looking for a qualified, experienced meteorologist for our weekend morning position.

Candidates with a degree in meteorology or atmospheric science and who understand the importance of severe weather are encouraged to apply. AMS/NWA and/or Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal is highly recommended.

WHNT News 19 has all the tools you need to be successful. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!!

Email your resume, online links to your reel, references and salary requirements to jason.simpson@whnt.com. If you must snail mail your materials, send them to: Jason Simpson, Chief Meteorologist, WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801 (04-21-14)

Metro Monitor is a Birmingham based media monitoring firm that specializes in providing TV, Radio, and Online news monitoring services to public relations and corporate communications professionals throughout the United States.

Position Description – Business Development Specialist:

Metro Monitor would like to add a detail oriented and confident communicator to our Business Development / Client Service team. This position provides the opportunity to work with public relations and corporate communications professionals from all industries in markets throughout the United States. Responsibilities include: taking care of clients placing orders via inbound phone calls and emails; reaching out to prospective clients via email and phone calls to introduce them to the services we provide; leading web based product demonstrations; creating and submitting client proposals.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or Communications

Sales experience and/or sales certification

Ability to reach out to new prospects and win new business to achieve sales targets

Proficient in the use of all office software such as Microsoft Office and web based Customer Relationship Management applications

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Proven experience in client service or sales

Ability to work within a team environment to provide superior client service and win new business

Benefits:

Base Salary

Generous commission structure for all new business

Health Insurance

15 Days Paid Time Off

Casual Dress

Relaxed / Modern work environment

Contact:

Bryan Council
Metro Monitor, Inc.
Phone: 205-250-9900
Toll Free: 800-861-5255
bryancouncil@metromonitor.com

(04-19-14)

WDHN, Dothan AL has an opening for a part-time Master Control Operator/Production Assistant. Position requires evening/weekend hours. The ideal candidate will have one year experience in the broadcast industry. Training maybe considered for a candidate with less experience who possesses strong computer and technology skills.

Brief description of duties & responsibilities:
1. Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.
2. Records/downloads and segments video content to the servers.
3. Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
4. Operates Master Control software and equipment as directed.
5. Ensures the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System and other FCC requirements.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work experience and education required for position:
1. High School diploma. Associates Degree preferred.
2. Fluency in English.
3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
4. Proficiency with computers, servers, transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Master Control Operator must be able to sit, reach, 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, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Master Control Operator must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds. In addition, the Master Control Operator must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Apply on-line at Nexstar.tv

No phone calls please.

WDHN, a Nexstar Broadcasting Company, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a great work environment. (04-19-14)