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Collector – SummitMedia, Birmingham

SummitMedia LLC Birmingham is seeking a Collector for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:

•Responsible for timely collection of customer debt.
•Recommends accounts to be turned over for collections and coordinates collection efforts with the appropriate agencies.
•Reviews credit references and extends proper payment terms to creditworthy clients and agencies.
•Resolves customer billing discrepancies and assists account managers with reviewing past-due items on aging reports.
•Responsible for other duties as assigned by management.
•Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

•Position requires one or more years of collections and billing experience.
•Excellent communication skills.
•Excellent computer skills (Excel and Word).
•This position requires an extremely well organized individual that can handle multitasking and tight deadlines with a high attention to detail.
•College degree is preferred.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.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. (04-11-14)

Receptionist – SummitMedia, Birmingham

SummitMedia LLC Birmingham is seeking a Receptionist for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:
•Answer telephone, screen and direct calls
•Greet visitors
•Provide general administrative and clerical support
•Receive and sort mail
•Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:
•College degree preferred
•Experience with Microsoft products
•Self-motivated with excellent communication skills

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.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. (04-11-14)

Order Entry Specialist – SummitMedia, Birmingham

SummitMedia, LLC Birmingham is seeking an Order Entry Specialist for their Birmingham Office.

Responsibilities include:

-Responsible for providing excellent customer service through effective and timely processing of one of the following (order entry, query management, and contract agreements management) transactions for all products/programs.
-Ensure service level commitments are achieved and exceeded, working with peers, your manager and internal departments to achieve the same.
-Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

-Good Communication Skills.
-College degree preferred.
-Media experience.
-Organized & detail oriented.
-Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia LLC Birmingham Attn: Amber Freeman, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to Amber.Freeman@summitmediacorp.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. (04-11-14)

Event Director – SummitMedia, Birmingham

SummitMedia, LLC is seeking an experienced, proven Event Director for an exciting new position that can plan, monetize, and operate events in our five markets. We are looking for an innovative, team-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and maintaining relationships with our prestigious clientele.

Purpose of Position:
The focus of this position is to promote clients’ brand names by developing and supporting field marketing programs, while generating non-traditional revenue. The Event Director will work closely with other event marketing specialists, corporate marketing and sales organizations to support sales activities (shows, events, campaigns, etc) and utilize marketing expertise to help develop and execute marketing programs that will increase demand and drive revenue.

Primary Duties:
• Impacts sales results by developing, supporting and executing field marketing and segment
activities.
• Execute marketing campaigns and plan events.
• Works with various corporate/field marketing managers to determine appropriate customized programs
and strategies for various market segments.
• Provides coordination and project management to ensure event success.
• Publicizes event and works with account development to raise awareness and drive high levels of
attendance and participation by targeted audience.

Skills and Knowledge:
• 3 to 4 years experience and training in marketing or sales required.
• Experience in customer service or other people-oriented fields desired.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute in a team environment.
• Desire to succeed.

If interested in applying for this position, please forward a resume to SummitMedia, Attention David DuBose, VP/COO, 2700 Corporate Drive, Suite 115, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, or forward electronically to David.DuBose@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. (04-11-14)

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.

Multi Media Journalist – ABC 33/40, Birmingham

Multi Media Journalist
BIRMINGHAM – AL –
Position: Multi Media Journalist
Available: February 28, 2014
Department: News

Demonstrated ability to perform live, on-scene reporting making use of taped inserts and live interviews. Complete daily videotaped stories to deadline. Establish news contacts/sources in coverage area. Generate story ideas. Coordinate ideas for series/special reports. Interview news sources to obtain material for reports. Produce high quality news video and sound with the ability to edit the material for broadcast. Care for and maintain all assigned equipment including basic vehicle care. Safely and courteously operate station news vehicle at all times. Respond quickly and enthusiastically to all news assignments. Utilize social media such as Facebook and Twitter to post stories and generate interaction with our audience. Write content for ABC 33/40 website.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. College degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or equivalent work experience.

2. Minimum of 2 years TV news reporting experience preferred. Background in news photography preferred..

3. Able to maneuver heavy equipment successfully in the field, particularly on sites with difficult accessibility.

4. Geographic knowledge of coverage area.

5. Strong packaging, writing and communication skills.

6. Able to attend work regularly.

7. Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.

8. Possession of a valid Driver’s License and able to operate company vehicles in a safe manner.

9. Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
•Ability to understand and orally communicate in English;
•Ability to read computer monitor information (words and data);
•Ability to hear detailed spoken communication;
•Ability to remain sedentary;
•Ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers;
•Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write; and
•Ability to perform under emotional stress.

Send Your Resume To ABC 33/40 News:

Alabama’s ABC 33/40
Human Resources Department
800 Concourse Pkwy – Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35244

Or email us at hr@abc3340.com or fax your resume to 205-982-3928

No Phone Calls Please

It is the Station’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national, origin, sex, or other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law, in all personnel actions including recruitment, evaluation, selection, promotion, compensation, training and termination. Also it is the Station’s policy to promote the realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive, continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex and any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. (04-10-14)

Master Control Operator – WBRC, Birmingham

Master Control Operator

WBRC-TV is looking for a Master Control Operator. Job Responsibilities: monitor, operate and troubleshoot on-air SD and HD video and audio signals, automation systems, and graphic insertions for multiple channels, monitor and maintain daily playlists for multiple channels, interact with and provide service to the marketing and traffic departments of multiple stations, ability to function as an Assistant Director for live shows and live cut-ins, reporting of shift status, technical discrepancies and all operational problems/issues, additional duties as needed and assigned by supervisor, and willing to learn new technologies.

Qualifications/Experience Required: minimum two years previous network/master control experience, experience switching of live events is preferred, experience in a server-based broadcast operation, ability to perform basic troubleshooting of both standard and high-definition broadcast video and audio signals, knowledge of Harris and Crispin automation and video file server technology a plus, must be able to work under pressure and as a member of a team, willing to work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, excellent interpersonal skills, operate SD & HD: digital master control switcher and routing switchers, VTRs, waveform monitor, and vectorscope, and must have experience and understanding of signal chains, video & audio levels and be able to troubleshoot as necessary.

To apply send resume and links to your work to careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (04-10-14)

Director of New Media – WBRC, Birmingham

Director of New Media – WBRC is seeking a strong leader for all of its digital content efforts. This is a newly created department head level position. You will be responsible for growing metrics on our web, mobile and social media sites through news content management and marketing. The successful candidate must have multiple years of digital content team management experience, must be extremely organized and able to develop and executive strategic plans. Also must have a working knowledge of digital technology, including site development. Prefer experience with vendor negotiations. Please provide resume and portfolio examples with your application. Please apply online to careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/V/D/V (04-10-14)

Anchor/Reporter – WBRC, Birmingham

Anchor/Reporter – WBRC is now accepting applications for a weeknight anchor/reporter. The successful candidate should have at least five years of experience as a primary anchor/reporter in mid-size market or significant experience as a reporter/anchor in a major news market. The job requires an energetic personality who can connect with a large and engaged TV and online audience. We need a strong journalist who loves to pitch and do great stories and someone highly skilled at handling non-scripted reports. Must have a working knowledge of how to use social media to communicate news and promotional messages. Must enjoy engaging with community members through speaking engagements and special events. The goal is for the successful candidate to recruit viewers to an already-strong news operation. Candidate must be able to work weekends, holidays, overnights, extra hours, etc. Must have a valid driver license. Must agree to pre-employment screenings and reference checks. Please send your resume and links to your work to careers-raycommedia.icims.com No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (04-10-14)

Director of Motion Graphics – WBRC, Birmingham

Director of Motion Graphics – FOX6 WBRC is looking for time tested motion graphic specialist in Birmingham, AL. The candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, animating and executing cutting edge graphics for news, broadcast promotion, print and sales projects. Candidates should have extensive experience with Cinema 4D, and/or Maya, Lyric, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and other/similar design software along with the ability to write when needed. Chyron and Luci knowledge is a plus. Must be customer service oriented, possess excellent organizational, archival and project communication skills. This position will require the candidate to conceptualize, and produce multiple high end projects at a time, collaborating with a team of talented individuals. Excellent team work and the ability to perform in a fast paced environment while meeting tight deadlines. A college degree or equivalent work experience is preferred with a minimum of 3 years experience in the broadcast/design/ad operations field. This is NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Please provide resume and portfolio examples with your application. Please apply online to careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/V/D/V (04-10-14)