The new 96.3 WLYB FM Is seeking applicants for our sales team & a General Sales Manager

Please mail your resume to:

96.3 WLYB FM
Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc.
Attn: Sales
PO Box 396
Livingston AL 35470

or info@963wlyb.com

***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Generate new business for the station through cold calling.
•Work with management and full time employees to present, negotiate and close sales programs and sponsorship opportunities to new clients.
•Sell and create integrated on-air, on-line, and on-site programs to help further clients’ goals.
•Provide outstanding service to new and existing clients, including helping to develop ideas for programs or promotional opportunities.
•Communicate and manage all aspects of signed agreements with the production, and promotions departments, including but not limited to timelines, approvals and updates.
•Represent Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc. in the highest regard within the community, our clients, and audience.
•Represent Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc. in the highest regard within the community and business environment when involved in civic and professional organizations to further project the 96.3 WLYB FM name and image
•Present proposals to potential clients effectively through both written and verbal communication.
•Address client/customer needs while following company procedures.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
•Stable work history
•A minimum of 1 year of experience in a sales or business development role.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
•A minimum of 3 years of experience in a sales or business development role.
•Experience selling advertising, sponsorships, promotional programs or fundraising.
•Experience developing business in electronic or print media
•Experience generating clients through cold calling.
•Experience developing a marketing/events strategy for clients and executing that plan.

BLACKBELT BROADCASTING INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (01-12-14)

WAAY ABC 31, the ABC Network Affiliate located in beautiful Huntsville, AL is seeking a “hands-on” News Director who cares strongly about local news with a successful track record of driving content in a diverse, multi-platform environment.

This position is responsible for generating news, content, ratings and audience growth across all platforms, developing new content streams, field coaching and managing the overall news and operations department performance of the Station. The News Director must foster an attitude of exceptional customer service and provide motivation, leadership and fresh ideas to the news process. It requires a can-do attitude as well as strong organizational, communication and computer-related skills.

Primary skills and traits:

•Highly competitive with the desire to “win.”
•Possesses solid journalistic judgment.
•Must have a strong belief in digital. Looking for someone with the vision to aggressively drive growth in content across multimedia platforms including: digital, mobile, social media, streaming television/video/audio and any new platform opportunities that may arise.
•The ability to hire, manage, train & develop, a high performance news and operations team.
•Must exhibit great people and communication skills with staff, peers, Calkins Media, and our viewing and digital communities.
•Strong analytical ability to actively manage and work within the fiscal budgets of the News and Operations departments.
•Effectively apply Nielsen, Rentrak, Digital, Social Media and other market research in the news process.
•Looking for someone who embraces new technologies.
•Must believe in getting heavily involved and engaged in the community.
•Ability to set and maintain ethical standards.

The successful candidate will lead efforts in television and digital solutions, and must possess a demonstrated familiarity with the Internet, including mobile applications and social media. He or she must have the ability to think strategically, to identify opportunities and to work well within a team environment.

A college degree in news, communication or other applicable degree required. Producer experience and previous news management experience are required. The News Director reports to the General Manager and is a key member of the senior management team. The News Director must work well with and become cohesive to the senior management team. Together the senior management team will set the strategy for the station. The successful candidate must have a visceral distaste for politics and gossip. The News Director is responsible for a department that includes News, Operations, and Digital Content. The News Director will coach, train and develop the team.

Advance your career in our high-energy, fast-paced environment as you lead our News and Operations team.

Requirements

•3-5 yrs. successful experience as a seasoned producer in television/online/social media/mobile media industry.
•3-5 yrs. proven experience leading & managing news staff.
•Track record of leading by example, assuming increased responsibility, and taking accountability for results.
•Strong leadership traits and mentoring abilities.
•Ability to thrive in a high performance / accountability environment, meeting challenging, measurable objectives.
•Must embrace sharing, creating, aggressive acquisition, delivery, and presentation of content across all platforms and across all Broadcast and Calkins Media properties.
•Must be willing to be actively involved and engaged in the community.
•Must be willing to engage the community into our newsrooms.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: tvjobs@waaytv.com EOE. (01-11-14)

Position: Part Time Assignment Editor
Available: April 11, 2013
Department: News
Hiring Manager:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develop and produce original and engaging platform content. Supervise daily production and execution of newscast elements, including format, news content, graphics, franchises, etc. Prepare format/rundown for assigned newscast. Write and publish stories to the web. Assign and review news scripts for assigned newscasts. Ensure that all additional production details are completed, including graphics, chyrons, etc. Provide control room supervision with regard to timing and content, and coordination and execution of live shots while program is on-air. Contribute story ideas on a daily, weekly, and long-range basis, maintaining daily, frequent communication with Assignment Desk personnel. Engage and grow audience utilizing various social media outlets. Post content to ABC 33/40.com and our Facebook site daily. Produce or assist in the production of special projects outside of regularly assigned newscast. Ensure that all additional production details are completed, including graphics & chyrons.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 1 year TV newscast producer experience preferred.

2. Strong organizational and writing skills.

3. Geographical knowledge of coverage area an asset.

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

5. Able to attend work regularly.

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

7. Must possess a valid Drivers License and able to operate company vehicles in a safe manner.

8. Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements:
•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 and fingers;
•Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write; and
•Ability to perform under the stress of deadlines.

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 (01-11-14)

WBRC-TV is seeking a Digital Content Executive Producer to oversee daily content on our web, mobile and social media platforms. The emphasis will be on News, but the job also requires coordination with other broadcast TV departments. Responsibilities include training and managing a team of digital content producers and other contributors. Must have experience with breaking news and working on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Must have proven news judgment, a working knowledge of all social media platforms, excellent computer and internet skills, competency in web image editing, good web and mobile platform showcasing skills, excellent web writing skills and proficiency in AP style. Must be able to work extra hours, weekends, holidays, etc. Must have a valid driver license. Must agree to pre-employment screenings and reference checks. To apply, please visit careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (01-09-14)

WBRC-TV seeks a person who loves to write, has creative vision, and has the ability to communicate that vision to a team. This is an opportunity for a Producer for weekend newscasts. The ideal person will have some experience as a newscast producer, either at the commercial TV station level or for a college station. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to handle multiple LIVE shots, constant changes, etc. Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, and weekends. To apply, please visit careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (01-09-14)

WBRC-TV is looking for a Digital Sales Specialist. This position reports to Director of Digital Media and is responsible for day to day sales of our digital product portfolio. This person will work independently to develop advertising relationships. Raycom media is on the cutting edge of media companies with a product suite that includes Internet, mobile, SMS, e-mail marketing, deals, contesting and social media. High volume phone and face-to-face calls will be required daily. Applicant must be an excellent communicator, highly computer literate and passionate about the value of digital media. Great upside potential for the right person.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, clean MVR, college degree and previous sales experience. Professional appearance, demeanor and a positive attitude is required. Familiarity with the World Now Platform and Dart Ad Serving is a plus. To apply, please visit careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (01-01-14)

December 5, 2013

We are happy to announce that the Required Monthly Test (RMT) issued Thursday 12/5 at 11:09 AM was distributed through both the GSSNet Satellite Network and the IPAWS server in Washington.

This greatly increases our redundancy of the State EAS distribution network. Our thanks to Jeb Hargove with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency for his work with FEMA to make this possible and the folks at Global Security Systems for setting up the connection through the Alert Studio portal.

Reviewing several EAS units around the state indicated stations received the test from both CAP servers and their required monitor source. We continue to work with EAS equipment manufactures to make sure all television stations and cable systems can utilize the expanded text capability of CAP.

Please review your EAS unit logs to verify that you received the test from the IPAWS CAP server. We ask for your help in reviewing the status of reception around the state. Simply send a email report to the EAS Coordinator below. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Larry Wilkins CPBE®
State EAS Coordinator
Alabama Broadcasters Association
334-303-2525
lwilkins@al-ba.com

MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCER
College degree in Journalism, Mass Communications or equivalent work experience. Minimum 1 year TV newscast producer experience preferred. To apply send resume and video clips to Jean Ziegert at jeanz@abc3340.com. No phone calls please. EOE (01-05-14)

November 28, 2013

Do you have personnel at your station that could benefit from learning more about the technical side of broadcasting? Announcers, production, master control operators, IT managers, even station managers can gain valuable knowledge about why we have all that “stuff” in the equipment rack and the basics of how it works.

The ABA Engineering Academy offers two separate five day courses covering Radio and Television Broadcast Engineering. In addition to personnel at your station there are probably others in the community that have shown an interest in getting into broadcasting.

While the classes are designed for those with minimal or no technical experience, seasoned engineers have also attended for a refresher course as well as picking up needed information about new technology.

The Engineering Academy is an excellent way for those in your organization to become more familiar with the “technical side” of broadcasting, creating a much more efficient and valuable employee.
Best of all the Alabama Broadcasters Association offers these classes at no cost to the students.

The first Radio class is February 10th – 14th, and the Television class is March 3rd – 7th.

Contact Larry Wilkins to sign up or get more information. All classes are held at the ABA Engineering Training Center 2180 Parkway Lake Drive in Hoover, AL.

Larry Wilkins CPBE®
ABA Engineering Academy Director
Alabama Broadcasters Association
334-303-2525
lwilkins@al-ba.com

Radio veteran looking for OM or PD gig in “The Heart of Dixie”. I have plenty of experience in various sized markets and formats. On air, production, research, promotions, marketing, web maintenance, social media, you name it, I can do it. For more information, email radioprogrammer2014@gmx.com and I’ll send you a package with references ASAP. (02-11-14)