WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a full-time Anchor/Producer/Reporter.
Primary responsibilities include anchoring weekend newscasts, producing select weekend newscasts and reporting on weekdays. Strong writing, shooting and editing skills are essential for this position. Knowledge of Panasonic P2 cameras, Edius, Sonic Foundry Vegas 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. WTVY produces more than 28 hours of live news per week.

One year of commercial experience preferred. A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication or related field, a minimum of one year of experience as a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) at a commercial television station. Our candidate must have strong on-camera reporting skills and a reel to prove it.

Interested individuals should email their resume, references and a link to your most recent reel to: kim@wtvy.com

Or overnight to:
Kim Allen
News Director
285 N. Foster St.
Dothan, AL 36303
Office: 334-712-7431
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. (02-27-14)

Young Broadcasting of Nashville LLC, Licensee of Station WKRN-TV, Nashville, Tennessee, has a career opportunity for the following position to work on the station’s website, mobile and social media platforms.

Digital Content Producer – Full-time

Candidates must:
– Detail-oriented
– Have a solid digital TV, newspaper or radio news background with experience covering breaking news
– Have a strong understanding of AP style writing
– Understand web and mobile technologies
– Able to develop and implement strategic plans for web and mobile growth
– Proficient on Facebook and Twitter
– Have a strong understanding of social media strategy with a desire to stay on top of the latest trends
– Able to write “clickable” headlines
– Understand SEO
– Team player
– Willing to work nights and/or weekends and some holidays as needed

Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, ENPS or comparable newsroom computer system and Edius or comparable video editing system is a plus.

Please tell us how you found out about the job opening.
Send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV – Attn: Mr. Cunningham, Human Resources
441 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210
Email: 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. (02-27-14)

Young Broadcasting of Nashville LLC, Licensee of Station WKRN-TV, Nashville, Tennessee, has a career opportunity for the following position to work on the station’s website, mobile and social media platforms.

Digital Content Producer – Part-time

Candidates must:

– Detail-oriented
– Have a solid digital TV, newspaper or radio news background with experience covering breaking news
– Have a strong understanding of AP style writing
– Understand web and mobile technologies
– Able to develop and implement strategic plans for web and mobile growth
– Proficient on Facebook and Twitter
– Have a strong understanding of social media strategy with a desire to stay on top of the latest trends
– Able to write “clickable” headlines
– Understand SEO
– Team player
– Willing to work nights and/or weekends and some holidays as needed

Knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, ENPS or comparable newsroom computer system and Edius or comparable video editing system is a plus.

Please tell us how you found out about the job opening.
Send resume and cover letter to:
WKRN-TV – Attn: Mr. Cunningham, Human Resources
441 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210
Email: 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. (02-27-14)

The duties include monitoring all three of our stations as well as routine operation of Harris automation system, recording and preparation of satellite programming for later broadcast, keeping program logs and performing studio duties related to the production of local programming. A flexible schedule is required for this position, including holidays, nights and weekend hours.

Applicant should be very computer literate and technology oriented with a high degree of attention to detail.

To apply, contact Rachel Sloan, Human Resources, WTOK-TV 815 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301 or email humanresources@wtok.com.

Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. (02-27-14)

The Technical Media Producer has several responsibilities. The candidate is expected to be responsible for directing live and pre-recorded programming, including newscasts, updates, emergency weather coverage, public affairs programming etc. This person may also be called on to assist with studio production of commercial, promotional and public service programming. Other duties will include taking and prepping satellite feeds for syndicated programming, and ingesting programming and other air materials through Harris Auto Ingest. This person may also be expected to be called on for other duties in regards to news production such as operating studio camera, teleprompter and the audio console. Light editing duties including tagging daily promos, prepping commercials from third party sources using the editor, etc. This person will also have duties in the on air operation (Master Control) of WTOK and it’s auxilary channels, MYTOK and Meridian CW. These duties will involve monitoring the proper operation of all air signals and making required timing and content adjustments on the Harris automation systems for the three stations to assure that programming and commercials, psa’s and promos run as scheduled. This person will also be responsible for taking periodic transmitter readings and maintaining the transmitter log.

Prior directing experience and prior experience in other operational and production areas mentioned above is preferred. The candidate for this job should be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and overnight hours as required for breaking news or weather coverage.

To apply, contact Rachel Sloan, Human Resources, WTOK-TV 815 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301 or email humanresources@wtok.com.

Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. (02-27-14)

The News Anchor serves as the primary presenter of news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members. Must be able to produce two newscasts per day.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other E-Media platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Prefer two years experience in anchoring and/or reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The News Anchor must be able to sit, 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, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition the News Anchor must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Apply at www.nexstar.tv. You may also forward your reel to ken@wdhn.com However. You will need to apply through the Nexstar website before being considered for the position (02-27-14)

WDHN in the Dothan, AL market is seeking a Local Sales Manager. We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual. Candidates will possess outstanding creativity, leadership skills, high energy and the ability to hire, train and motivate the sales team. Multi-platform sales experience and a solid understanding of OSI and Strata a plus.

The ideal candidate will also be an excellent negotiator with the ability to manage multiple sales projects and lead by example. If you are ready to take the next step in broadcast television sales, please apply at Nexstar.tv. No phone calls, please.

WDHN, a Nexstar Broadcasting Company, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a great work environment. EOE (02-27-14)

Alabama News Network is seeking a News Producer for the CBS affiliate, WAKA/CBS-8 and the ABC affiliate WNCF/ABC Montgomery in Montgomery, AL to work in our fast-paced local news organization. Ideal candidate must be a self-starter who will do what it takes to produce the news. Schedule may vary each week. At least one year experience as a news producer is required. A College Degree in Broadcast Journalism preferred. Please send resume, cover letter, DVD or link to Human Resources, Alabama News Network, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL 36106, or email to jobs@waka.com. No phone calls, please. EOE (02-27-14)

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking an intermediate level multimedia designer/producer to join our diverse, team-oriented agency. This position is responsible for designing and building animated objects, online video tutorials, flash movies and HTML5 interactive simulations to support curricular, promotional and academic needs.
This position serves as the bridge between creativity and technology and plays an essential role, often guiding the development of ideas in the pre-design phase. The individual typically works on multiple projects concurrently and will be involved in all phases of creative development. The position will also assist, mentor, and train other employees in the processes and procedures of developmental tasks as necessary.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in multi-media arts, digital media, communications, advertising or a related field, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including Dreamweaver, and Captivate, or other popular software to develop multimedia projects, Basic HTML; CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills, experience in the design, development, and creation of interactive video-based multimedia, video shooting and editing experience using Final Cut Pro, creative storytelling capabilities, strong editing and technical skills, graphic design experience (digital/interactive/web), experience in an educational setting and/or in the production of educational content preferred.

To apply, email cover letter, resume, 3 professional references & portfolio showing 3 work samples to: tneeley@aptv.org by 2/15/14. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES. APT is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. (02-15-14)

Web/Digital Content Producer

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking an experienced online producer to lead the content development, production, content organization/structure and ongoing maintenance for its Education website. The ideal candidate will have the requisite creative and technical skills to build upon APT’s existing presence on the Internet through the development and maintenance of ongoing content initiatives including the production and distribution of ongoing branded content, the creation of interactive and multimedia features, design improvements, and maintenance of back-end systems.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communications, digital media, journalism, media arts, or a related field, 2-3 years design and editorial experience, ability to manage the creation of digital content from concept through to delivery, experience with web storytelling, graphic design and motion graphics, strong written & verbal communication, design & technical skills.

Preferred Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Basic HTML; CSS, Flash and other relevant technology skills, working knowledge of social network platforms, their associated metrics platforms and Google Analytics, digital motion graphics, video editing and production, experience working in an educational setting and/or in the production of educational content.

To apply, email cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and links to 3 Web samples to: tneeley@aptv.org by 2/15/14. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES. APT is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. (02-15-14)