WCOV-TV, Montgomery’s FOX Affiliate, is seeking a General Sales Manager. The right candidate for this position will have strong leadership and broadcast sales management skills in order to lead the sales team to achieve station goals.

The right candidate for this position should have the following:
•Five years minimum of successful television advertising sales management experience with a verifiable history of positive results.
•Sales experience in multiple markets.
•Inventory management skills.
•Microsoft Office and WideOrbit proficiency.
•Experience with a Fox or other independent affiliate a plus.
•Effective leadership, motivational, and management skills.
•Effective training skills necessary to share knowledge with local sales staff.
•A positive attitude and excellent people skills.
•Creative abilities that help close sales to the benefit of both client and the station.
•Must enjoy making calls with sales staff and advertisers.
•Relocation to Montgomery, Alabama required.

WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a non-smoking facility.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

WCOV-TV
Attn: HR / GSM Position
One WCOV Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36111
Email: kathy@wcov.com

Or fax to (334) 288-5414

(05-20-15)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Office Director I (Director of Production) (PIN 0154)

DEPARTMENT: Production

ANNUAL ENTRY SALARY: Competitive

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Mississippi Public Broadcasting, a statewide television and radio network, is seeking a seasoned, highly creative television producer to lead our production department. The incumbent will be responsible for administration and development of content for television programs. Successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to produce documentary style and series productions from conception to broadcast.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university (AND) eight (8) years in the special experience defined below, five (5) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision; (OR) A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university, (AND) seven (7) years in the special experience defined below, five (5) years of which must have included line or functional administrative or advanced technical supervision. Special Experience: Employment must have been in an administrative, professional capacity in an area of work related to the functional responsibility of the agency in which the position exists. In those agencies where registered specialists provide the primary source of functional and technical knowledge for planning and accomplishing the mission of the agency, the incumbent must be registered and experienced in that profession. Work experience must have included supervising and coordinating a variety of functions. This position is classified as Non-State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for complete job description (www.mpbonline.org). SUBMIT: Applicants may create an account and apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board (www.mspb.ms.gov) until May 5, 2015. MPB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

(05-16-15)

MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TITLE OF POSITION: Senior Producer/Director (PIN 0224)

DEPARTMENT: News & Public Affairs

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive

JOB DUTIES INCLUDE:

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking an experienced multimedia journalist to join our award winning news team. This person will produce NPR-style news stories and features on issues of local and regional interest. Candidates should be comfortable and competent with social media and reporting on multiple platforms. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with strong news judgment who’s enterprising and capable of generating story ideas. This position is also responsible for producing long form, sound rich features for insertion into daily newscast. The reporter may be asked to anchor newscasts and host programs. Applicant must have expertise in news-gathering, writing, editing and radio production for short-form and long form-reports. Ideally would be familiar with public radio news programming.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) two (2) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Radio/Television/Film or a directly related field (AND) three (3) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), (AND) seven (7) years of experience in work directly related to the above-described duties; (OR) Above graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED), directly related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis. This position is classified as State Service, Exempt. See Web Site for compete description (www.mpbonline.org). SUBMIT: Applicants may create an account and apply online through the Mississippi State Personnel Board (www.mspb.ms.gov) until May 1, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION
3825 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39211

(05-01-15)

WHNT NEWS 19 in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist. If the words innovative, creative, motivated, and smart describe you, we look forward to receiving your application. This is a great opportunity to work for one of the best broadcast companies.

A Multimedia Journalist must be able to perform the following functions:
-confidently and skillfully shoot & edit digital video
-accurately report on a variety of subjects
-write/produce clear, easy to understand stories including producing packages
-deliver compelling on-air live shots & stand-ups
-willingness and ability to set up own Skype shots/Ustream shots and possibly own microwave live shots
-passion to post and support the station’s web and social media sites.

We don’t have time to hold your hand. If you’re not already doing these things successfully, please do not waste your time.

It’s not clear yet what shift or in which newsroom 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.

Core Job Functions:

• Shooting, editing, reporting writing and producing stories for on-air and online.
•Must have a solid grasp of how to tell stories with words, video, sound and graphics.
•A superior ability to develop enterprise story ideas, develop sources & contacts, and research stories.
•Aggressive response to spot news, breaking news and severe weather.
•Set-up live shots from spot & breaking news and deliver live reports on-air.
•Web Posting: Post video and text content to station’s website.
•Other duties as assigned.

Interested parties should email online links, resume and references to Denise Vickers at denise.vickers@whnt.com.

If you must snail mail, the address is:
Denise Vickers
VP of News
WHNT-TV
200 Holmes Ave.
Huntsville, AL 35801

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

(05-15-15)

Applicant must be skilled in camera shooting and reporting and possess excellent writing and editing skills. Applicant must also be aggressive in getting to the bottom of stories and be able to shoot with a crew or individually.

A decision will be made as soon as possible for all positions. Qualified applicants should send a resume, references, and non-returnable tape/DVD to Human Resources, 815 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302. Faxes may be directed to 601-693-9656. Emails may be sent to humanresources@wtok.com. Human Resources may also be contacted by phone at 601-693-1441. Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace, equal opportunity employer and also participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify program.

(05-14-15)

Multimedia Journalist in our soon to be launched Neshoba County, MS News Bureau.
Candidates should be possess excellent writing, reporting, shooting and editing skills. Applicant must be self-motivated, aggressive in finding and follow through on important, relevant stories from the assigned area, maintain flexible hours and able to work independently with limited direct supervision. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, filing stories for air on television, posting stories to digital platforms and social media for our owned sites and those of a partner radio station. This position also requires regular appearances on partner radio stations to promote stories being covered. Employee will be required to live in Neshoba County.

A decision will be made as soon as possible for all positions. Qualified applicants should send a resume, references, and non-returnable tape/DVD to Human Resources, 815 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302. Faxes may be directed to 601-693-9656. Emails may be sent to humanresources@wtok.com. Human Resources may also be contacted by phone at 601-693-1441. Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace, equal opportunity employer and also participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify program.

(05-14-15)

This position will be responsible for Directing and Technical Directing newscasts and other programs as assigned. WTOK is the dominant station in the Meridian, MS DMA and produces over 3 hours of live local high definition newscast per day. Experience with Ross Synergy HD switcher, VizRT Graphics, and Avid INews helpful, but not required. In addition to directing newscast, the position is also responsible for ingesting commercials, programs and promos into the station program playback servers plus other duties as assigned.
Successful candidates should be familiar with live newscast production in a commercial television station and able to direct a fast paced newscast while providing direction to the supporting staff.
Candidate must be able to work nights, early mornings or weekends as assigned. Previous experience in directing live programming is preferred.
A decision will be made as soon as possible for all positions. Qualified applicants should send a resume, references, and non-returnable tape/DVD to Human Resources, 815 23rd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39302. Faxes may be directed to 601-693-9656. Emails may be sent to humanresources@wtok.com. Human Resources may also be contacted by phone at 601-693-1441. Pre-employment drug screening and MVR check required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace, equal opportunity employer and also participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify program.

(05-14-15)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Weekend Anchor/Reporter
Details:
WEAR-TV has an exciting opportunity for a full time Weekend Anchor/Reporter. We are looking for a strong writer, someone with a sharp wit and the ability to work well with others. We’re also looking for someone who is a self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/13/2015
Closing Date:
5/13/2015
City:
Pensacola – 32506
State:
Florida
Experience:
Previous anchoring experience is required. The ideal candidate should have considerable live shot experience.
Requirements:
The winning candidate will be able to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in story-telling. Exemplary communication skills and previous experience working in a team environment are a must.
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

(05-13-15)

WDFX, FOX 34/WSFA Dothan News Bureau is seeking a full-time Reporter/MMJ with a minimum of (2) years experience preferred. Will report on a variety of issues/events/ subjects. Must be able to lift and carry video equipment and be capable of shooting, writing, editing, and posting multiple stories daily on air, on-line, mobile technology, and to social networking websites all under tight deadlines. Knowledge of sports is a plus. Good driving record required. Candidate must be a good, creative writer, have an inquisitive mind, very strong journalist, great communicator, a positive leader inside and outside the newsroom and must be a creative story-teller. Experience with newsroom computer systems preferred. Must learn and understand the difference between television writing and writing for the web. Must demonstrate the ability to produce high level of reporting including investigative stories, and have the desire to pursue breaking news to turn the lead story every night.
Apply online at careers-raycommedia.icims.com/jobs/3406/reporter-mmj/job and attach cover letter, resume with references, and a link to your work. No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V

(05-14-15)

Category:
News
Position/Title:
General Assignment Reporter
Details:
WEAR is looking for a take-charge Reporter to help us continue to grow our ratings for all newscasts! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative and aggressive Reporter who can think and perform outside of the box. You should be albe to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrive on breaking stories.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
4/10/2015
Closing Date:
5/10/2015
City:
Pensacola – 32506
State:
Florida
Experience:
1-2 years of experience as a Reporter.
Requirements:
A proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems is required. Strong writing and copy editing skills are a must. Must be able to work well under deadline pressure.
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

(05-10-15)