Live and work in Birmingham, the city that inspired Erskine Hawkins’ jazz standard “Tuxedo Junction.” We’re a big city with all the amenities, plus a small-town feel. You can eat fried green tomatoes at The Whistle Stop Café and go straight to the Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center for a diverse array of performers, ranging from Buddy Guy to the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Sweet iced tea is served year round, with porches, mountains, and accents from the South and the rest of the world.

ANNOUNCER / PRODUCER
You’ll be responsible for hosting All Things Considered and Marketplace from 3-7 p.m. The producer part of the job entails researching, reporting and producing NPR-style, in-depth, local stories which air on Morning Edition and All Things Considered and publish online at WBHM.org. Participation in on-air pledge drives, occasional fill-in work, and some recording of automation breaks will also be required. This position reports to the Program Director and the News Director.

You will need a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English or related field and four years related experience including feature writing and production. Excellent oral and written communication skills will be required. Public radio experience and familiarity with reporting in the public radio style are desired.

WBHM is a multi-award-winning radio station with a strong commitment to in-depth regional news. Our reporters routinely win regional and national awards and their stories are regularly heard on national programs. Our News Director is Rachel Osier Lindley and NPR’s Southern Bureau Chief Russell Lewis is based at the station.

Salary range: $33,571 – $42,952 – $52,354

To officially apply,you must do so online here:
www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/careers
Click on “UAB Jobs”, and search for “WBHM”.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

ABOUT WBHM
WBHM is a listener-supported service of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), “your NPR News station,” and home to the Alabama Radio Reading Service, a resource for the blind and print-impaired. WBHM serves a significant radio audience in Birmingham and North Central Alabama, and our online presence has grown substantially in the past year. Financial support from listeners and business is at an all-time high.

WBHM is a PC and MAC friendly shop and an increasingly “digital first” environment, where news features and two-ways are routinely put online for web and mobile use by our audience before reaching the FM airwaves. Our broadcast and production chain has undergone major upgrades to a full SAS digital routing system and consoles, and we are leading efforts with the open-source Linux-based Rivendell automation system.

(07-03-15)

JOB TITLE:Producer

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a highly creative and highly motivated Producer to help take newscasts to the next level. Most every newscast on WSFA 12 News ranks nationally for most watched over all NBC affiliates. We are looking for candidates with experience as a line producer in a competitive news market, including working with anchors, LIVE reporters, and directors. Candidate must be a great writer and communicator, and should have natural leadership skills. This will be a weekend producing position – working three evenings a week. Candidate must be able to sift through complicated issues and provide clarity to viewers and web users. Candidate will be required to post stories to the station web site. New content and BREAKING NEWS must be pushed and injected each newscast pushing URGENCY & IMPACT. Experience with ENPS a plus. Experience producing special reports and breaking news a plus. College degree in journalism or related experience preferred. Must be able to work extra hours, weekends, holidays, etc. Must have a valid driver license. Qualified applicants, please apply online at careers-raycommedia.icims.com/jobs/3644/ news-producer/job and attach your resume and link to your most recent work. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V

(07-03-15)

BUREAU REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Alabama News Network, WAKA-CBS, WNCF-ABC is looking for a MULTI MEDIA JOURNALIST to handle the duties in an established news bureau. Duties include reporting, shooting and editing in our South Alabama newsroom. The qualified candidate must have knowledge of shooting with a digital camera and non-linear editing. Candidate must have an outgoing personality and willing to establish contacts within the communities. At least one year experience in television news required. A degree in Communications or related field preferred. Also, the company requires a good driving record. Please email resume to jobs@waka.com or mail to Human Resources, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, Alabama 36106. No phone calls please. EOE

(07-03-15)

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER
Alabama News Network is accepting applications for a General Assignment Reporter for the local CBS affiliate, WAKA-TV and the local ABC affiliate WNCF-TV in Montgomery, Alabama. The person hired must be creative and energetic and should have at least one-year reporting experience in television news specialized or general assignment reporter. The individual must also be able to work with a photographer to turn daily live shots. A college degree in Communications or related field is required. Send resume, DVD or link to jobs@waka.com or mail to Human Resources, Alabama News Network, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, AL 36106. No Phone Calls Please. EOE

(07-03-15)

WJAM-FM 96.3 is seeking to fill the high school football play-by-play announcer position for the 10 game 2015 regular football season this fall. All games covered will be in Dallas County at one of the following schools: Selma High, Dallas County High, Southside High, Keith High, and Ellwood Academy. Experience calling games on the air is highly encouraged for this position as there will be no support staff at each broadcast. To apply, please send resume to paul@alexanderbroadcasting.com with deadline to apply at close of business 6/30/15.

(06-30-15)

WHNT News 19 in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for an experienced Multimedia Journalist. If the words smart, creative, motivated, and efficient describe you, we look forward to receiving your application. This is a great opportunity to work with a great team of journalists in an awesome community and for an innovative company. WHNT News 19 is owned by the Tribune Media Company.

Beginners should not apply. If you are about to graduate or graduated in the last year, you will not be considered for this job.

This is a position for a reporter or multimedia journalist with a proven track record that includes the following:

-accurately report on a variety of subjects
-break stories that the competition doesn’t have
-generate enterprise story ideas on a daily basis
-write/produce clear, easy to understand stories
-deliver compelling on-air live shots & stand-ups
-ability to shoot and edit on non-linear platforms
-passion to post and support the station’s web and social media sites

If you have not already been doing these things successfully for more than 2 years at a commercial television station, please do not waste your time.

It’s not clear yet what shift the person hired for this position will work. It’ll be dependent on where your skills are best suited and the potential for other internal reassignments.

Interested? Please email your weblinks, resume and references to denise.vickers@whnt.com. If you must apply via snail mail, send to: Denise Vickers, VP of News, WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801. No calls please.

WHNT News 19 is part of the Tribune Media Company. Candidates must also apply online: www.tribunemedia.com/?page_id=15562

(06-26-15)

The Chief Engineer oversees the day to day operations of the Engineering Department and is responsible for the maintenance of all broadcast technology and equipment at the station.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Manages all aspects of the Engineering Department.
•Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations for the Engineering Department.
•Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
•Maintains all broadcast technology and equipment for the station.
•Ensures station compliance with FCC rules and regulations, as well as all local, state and federal regulations applicable to the station.
•Works with corporate leadership to develop and implement new technologies and technical infrastructure for the station.
•Manages the information technology staff and system.
•Assigns projects to staff and verifies that deadlines are being met.
•Works with corporate leadership to manage engineering and technology capital projects to the established budgets.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:
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•Fluency in English.
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
•Minimum five years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment, with at least three year’s experience in a leadership role.
•Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
•Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
•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.
•Strong PC/MS Office experience.
•Experience with fiber connectivity, production setups, A/V routing and patching, audio equipment, graphics systems and editing systems.
•Experience with digital transmitters, microwave equipment, and other broadcast-related equipment.
•Significant experience evaluating, selecting, installing, servicing and maintaining broadcasting industry equipment and information technology systems.
•Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Chief Engineer must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, 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 Chief Engineer 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.
Please apply at www.nexstar.tv
WDHN, a Nexstar Broadcasting Inc, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a great work environment. EOE

(06-26-15)

WHNT-TV, CBS in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for a full-time Editor/Multimedia Production Assistant. A Multimedia Production Assistant must be able to fulfill a variety of studio, control room and newsroom functions for live television newscasts and various multimedia platforms. The primary duties include editing digital video using non-linear editing systems like Final Cut Pro. Other duties may include running robotic cameras, running audio, teleprompter operation, posting content (video & text) to station website and social media sites.
Must be able to work under extreme pressure and deadlines. Hours will vary and will include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Good communication skills and team-centered mindset.
A college degree in Television Production, Communications or related-degree is preferred.

To apply, rush your resume and references to Tater Terry via email to david.terry@whnt.com. Or, if you must send it via snail mail, buy a stamp and send it to WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801. No phone calls please.

WHNT News 19 is owned by the Tribune Media Company. Candidates MUST apply online: www.tribunemedia.com/?page_id=15562

(06-26-15)