The Alabama News Network in Montgomery, Alabama needs an LSM to lead their CBS8/MeTV sales team.

If you’re a proven driver and have the ability to train, energize and lead an eager team of sales professionals, then this is the career move you’ve been waiting for.

To be considered, you must have Television Sales Management experience or at least 5 years of Television Sales experience with a proven record of success. Ideal candidates will have Wide Orbit Traffic and Sales experience or similar systems, good computer skills, great organization skills, be professional in appearance, and have exceptional presentation skills at both the agency and local levels. Experience selling multiple stations and multiple platforms are a plus. (02-11-14)

The successful candidate that is offered this position will receive a great compensation package and company benefits. Call the Vice President/General Manager today at 334.270.2830 or email your resume, cover letter, and references to jgrear@waka.com or snail mail to: VP/GM, Alabama News Network, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL 36106. EOE

WAKA-TV, CBS 8/WNCF-TV, ABC Montgomery is looking for a multi-talented On Air Meteorologist who will work in the weather department as well as handle news web site and social media responsibilities.

Candidate will be responsible for creating weather graphics, organizing school visits and “fill-in” on air when other meteorologists are off. This person will also be a key player during severe weather.

As a Digital Media Specialist, candidate will produce day to day web site news content, such as breaking and developing news. This person must take lead role in social media by developing news for twitter, on Facebook and assisting the desk with text alerts.

On Air Experience as Meteorologist preferred. Degree in Meteorology required. Strong digital and social media background through education or work related preferred. (02-11-14)

Category:
Sales
Position/Title:
Regional Digital Account Executive
Details:
WALA FOX 10*, a LIN Media company, is seeking a consultative, critical thinking sales professional to drive revenue by selling its digital advertising solutions to businesses in Mississippi, Louisiana and beyond. Candidate should be a high energy seller with a proven history of closing business and servicing existing clients. Past experience selling online customized display/verticals, video, SEO, PPC advertising campaigns and website development is preferred. Candidate should have strong business development and presentation experience. Candidate must have above average knowledge of small business operations, traditional and interactive agency practices and basic traditional and digital marketing principals.

Microsoft PowerPoint/Word/Excel required. Candidate should have a good driving record with dependable transportation. If you are goal oriented, results driven and want to be part of an expanding digital team in an exciting and rapidly growing industry with unlimited potential, submit your resume and references to: Jobs@fox10tv.com

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
1/8/2014
Closing Date:
2/28/2014
City:
Mobile – 36606
URL:
www.fox10tv.com

Experience:
4+ Years of sales experience, at least 2 of which must include digital advertising solutions
•Record of developing successful, long-term relationships with (and commitments from) major clients and agencies
•Proactively prospect, qualify, grow and maintain an account list
•Develop proposals, sales materials and respond to client information requests
•Monitor current campaigns and develop and evaluate delivery
•Maintain a comprehensive understanding of available advertising programs, site information and resources
•Dedicated and driven work ethic; excellent writing, presentation, communication and networking skills
•Analyze competitive online media marketplace
•Enjoy problem solving and be unafraid of technical solutions
•Industry and ad agency contacts an advantage
•IAB Digital Media Sales Certification a plus
•Social Media participant favorable
Requirements:
This person will be responsible for aggressively pursuing digital ad campaign sales with direct clients, as well as interactive and traditional advertising agencies. This individual will sell a suite of scalable digital products including customized display, SEM and mobile campaigns, and SEO and website development services. He or she will be on top of shifting media trends, act as a digital leader in the market and be well versed on how the web is impacting marketplaces and business models. He or she will demonstrate an ability to think creatively, sell strategically, and communicate effectively internally and externally.
Additional Information:
*Remote office location negotiable.

WALA-FOX 10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact:
submit your resume and references to: Jobs@fox10tv.com

Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (02-28-14)

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 please. EOE-M/F/D/V (02-07-14)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Production Assistant (Part Time)
Details:
WEAR-TV3 has an immediate opening for a part-time Production Assistant. Primary duties include teleprompter, studio camera, and audio operation for live newscasts and other live programs.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
12/31/2013
Closing Date:
1/31/2014
City:
Pensacola – 32506
State:
Florida
Experience:
Prior news or studio production experience preferred.
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 (01-31-14)

Sports Director/Anchor

Department:
Dothan, AL

Location:
Dothan, AL, USA

Pay Type:
Salary

Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision, Paid Vacation & Sick, 401 K

Employment Type:
Full Time

Sports Director/Anchor
WDHN, the ABC affiliate in Dothan, AL has an immediate opening for the position of sports director/anchor.
Position Summary:
The sports director/anchor produces and anchors sports reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This position reports to the news director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all sports content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating sports programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Works closely with the sports team to develop comprehensive sports coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Shoots video for sports reports.
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots.
• Maintains video equipment with the direction of engineering department.
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and E-Media content.
• Writes stories for the website and other E-Media platforms.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on-air presence.
• 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 Sports 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 occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Sports Anchor must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and 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 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. (02-03-14)

Multi Media Journalist

Department:
Dothan, AL

Location:
Dothan, AL, USA

Pay Type:
Salary

Benefits:
Medial, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Holidays, Sick & Vacation

Employment Type:
Full Time

The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This position reports to the news director and/or assignment manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes stories for the web and other E-Media platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and 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.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Multimedia Journalist 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 occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Multimedia Journalist must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and 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 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. (02-03-14)

Category:
Sales
Position/Title:
Local Sales Assistant
Details:
Assist account managers with account maintenance both on-air and online and coordinating sales projects. You will also assist sales managers with reports and inter-office communications.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
12/20/2013
Closing Date:
2/28/2014
City:
Mobile – 36609
State:
Alabama
URL:
www.localtv15.com

Experience:
Entry Level
Requirements:
Must have an obsession with proper grammar, a keen eye for details, and a passion for television. Strong relationship skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are 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 (02-28-14)

December 20, 2013

First let me wish everyone a very special Merry Christmas and hope all transmitters behave during the holidays.

We wanted to update you on a few items….

The Alabama Public Television Network EAS unit is now back in operation. Thanks to Jim Hyatt and Windel Wood for their work on this project. All stations should now be receiving the RWT from APTV. Don’t forget to enter a note in your station log as to reason for not receiving the test over the last few weeks.

Our state CAP/EAS server is now connected with the IPAWS server in Washington. This allows our state test and alerts to be send on both the GSSNet Satellite Network and the IPAWS path to your units. Starting in January stations will receive a state weekly test through IPAWS. The Required Monthly Test (RMT) will also be fed through IPAWS.

The January RMT scheduled for 1/9 at 11:15 AM will be fed on IPAWS only to test the audio transmission path.

The ABA Engineering Academy is gearing up for another round of classes covering radio and television engineering. Check out the schedule at www.al-ba.com click on the engineering tab. This also allows online registration.

In addition to our regular classes the Academy will host several “special technical seminars” during the year. These seminars will cover HD Radio, HDTV, IP Fundamentals and Audio/TV over IP.

Finally, a good number of both Radio and Television stations Certificate of Compliance under the Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program will expire in 2014. We are sending emails out to stations as a reminder to sign up for renewal inspections. If you have never had an Alternative Inspection you need to check it out. Complete information along with online registration is available on the EAS tab of the ABA web site.

As always contact us if you have any questions concerning EAS, Inspections or the Academy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the ABA Engineering Department.

Larry Wilkins CPBE®
Alabama Broadcasters Association
334-303-2525