WDEF-DT, Chattanooga, TN. (CBS & Bounce) seeks high energy, hands on leader experienced in creation and management of multi-channel on air marketing, digital platforms and commercial production. Degree. 5 years progressively responsible management experience. E.O.E. Resume and cover letter to: pcox@wdef.com

(10-01-14)

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Documentary Production Specialist. Candidates must be proficient in the use of industry standard non-linear editing applications and general motion picture photography. Experience in Documentary Filmmaking is a plus. The position also requires the ability to lift and carry production equipment.

To apply, mail cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Human Resources Manager, APT, 2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35205 or email to tneeley@aptv.org by Monday, September 22, 2014. NO PHONE CALLS/FAXES. This is an APT Foundation position. APT is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

(09-22-14)

Job Title: Master Control Operator – Full Time

Reports To: Master Control Operations Supervisor

Physical Location: WZDX-TV Fox 54
1309 North Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Hours: Hours and days will vary

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Properly maintain a clean on-air look
• Quality control of programs and commercials
• Dubbing of commercial spots
• Follow all FCC rules and regulations
• Receiving of satellite feeds
• Interact with Master Control’s automation and router systems

The ideal candidate will be dependable, well organized, self-starter and possess the following skills:

• Windows based computer skills with a good working knowledge of spreadsheets.
• Ability to stay focused on assigned duties.
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Good communication skills

Qualified candidates should apply by application only to:

Gloria Johnson
WZDX-TV Fox 54
1309 North Memorial Parkway
Huntsville, Alabama 35801

Applications will be accepted Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
No phone calls please. EOE

WZDX-TV Fox 54 practices equal employment opportunity regardless of religion, age, sex, national origin, or color.

(10-01-14)

WAAY-TV, the ABC affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama has an immediate opening for a Multimedia News Journalist focused on Technology news. The successful candidate for this job will have the ability to report as an MMJ as needed for all newscasts. We are looking for applicants with a minimum of 2 years working in a television newsroom and the desire to focus on space programs and related content. Must be able to write and edit package stories and cut down versions for voice-overs, etc, using non-linear editing. Proven ability to go live from the field or in the studio with inserts or interviews. Also, write stories, post video and photos to the station’s websites and social networking sites, as well as any news partners associated with WAAY-TV. Strong writing and communication skills are a must. Complete assignments within assigned deadlines. Familiar with ENPS and Edius. Generate original story ideas. Coordinate ideas for original series and sweeps reports. Be able to work a variety of shifts, including holidays, irregular hours and weekends. Be able to obtain and maintain an Alabama driver’s license. Care for and maintain news vehicles and station equipment. Degree in Journalism, Mass Communications or equivalent. Ability to carry and maneuver heavy equipment in the field under extreme circumstances and weather conditions. Ability to understand and orally communicate in English, bi-lingual a plus.

WAAY is committed to a high standard of broadcast journalism and community service. Huntsville, Alabama and the Tennessee Valley have been recognized time and again for their outstanding quality of life. We are looking for just the right person to join our staff to help us bring that same quality to our viewers. To learn more about WAAY-TV, ABC 31 visit www.waaytv.com or Calkins Media Incorporated www.calkins.com

If you are looking for a challenging job that is fun and exciting, with the necessary experience and qualifications, please send resume, dvd or web link to: jobs@waaytv.com Or:
WAAY – TV
1000 MONTE SANO BLVD
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Calkins Media Incorporated and WAAY – TV are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Everyone is encouraged to apply. The candidate must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip. No phone calls please.

(09-27-14)

WAAY-TV, ABC 31 has an immediate opening for an Evening Anchor / Reporter. WAAY-TV, ABC 31 is a local multimedia broadcast station that delivers relevant news and information along with top rated entertainment programs to Huntsville and the surrounding Tennessee Valley communities. The station’s mission is to use the power of its television and digital platforms to deliver news and information that helps the area thrive. WAAY – TV is located in Huntsville, AL on Monte Sano Boulevard and operates a news bureau in Florence, AL. Primary Responsibilities This position is responsible reporting news from the studio or from the field as an Evening Co-Anchor. Must have outstanding storytelling abilities, sharp news judgment, high ethical and journalistic standards. Must possess a commanding presence on air; excellent verbal and written communication skills; be a top notch reporter who thrives in the field; a producer who can assist with writing and stacking the assigned show(s). Must be able to contribute to our website and actively participate in social media. Other duties will apply as needed. Coordination Works closely with News Director, Assignment Manager, Web Content Manager, other Anchors and news personnel. Minimum Requirements Bachelor degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent. 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Anchor or Reporter with Anchor experience. A valid Alabama drivers’ license and good driving record. Ability to carry heavy video equipment in locations with difficult access. Bilingual a plus. Please submit your resume along with salary requirements, DVD or web link to: jobs@waaytv.com Or: WAAY – TV 1000 Monte Sano Blvd Huntsville, AL 35801 To learn more about WAAY-TV, ABC 31 visit www.waaytv.com or Calkins Media Incorporated www.calkins.com Calkins Media Incorporated and WAAY – TV are Equal Opportunity Employers. We have a tradition of encouraging a wide diversity of talents through a broad range of hiring practices. Everyone is encouraged to apply. The candidate must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip. No phone calls please. (09-27-14)

About WideOrbit:
WideOrbit is the leading provider of advertising management software for large Media companies. WideOrbit’s comprehensive product line helps clients manage the entire workflow of advertising sales, from placement and optimization through to invoicing across multiple media, including broadcast television and radio, media networks, digital and mobile. More than 2,600 stations and networks around the globe operate on our core Traffic software, and more than 3,200 radio stations are powered by our radio automation platforms. Major media companies (ABC, CBS, NBC, CW, FOX) use WideOrbit software to deliver nearly 4 billion ad impressions per day and manage more than $24 billion in annual advertising revenue. WideOrbit is a fast growing, profitable company that is funded by world class Venture Capital firms, Khosla Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Hearst Ventures and Greycroft Partners.

Job Description:
WideOrbit is seeking a Business Analyst (BA) to join our dynamic sales software product – WO Media Sales Radio. In this role, the BA will work closely with the business team and possibly clients directly to understand requirements definition and write detailed specs, as well as business use cases, workflows and perform some QA testing for the product. The BA will also perform the same tasks to achieve successful product integration between WO Media Sales and WO Traffic. As an important project team member, you will be expected to be detail oriented, goal driven and be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external resources.

If you have experience with both WO Media Sales and WO Traffic, understand the concepts of each AND have worked in the software industry, this could be a great fit for you!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:
•Work on a scrum team in an agile development environment.
•Take direction and ownership of the project’s goals and timelines.
•Gather and clearly document requirements, business cases, workflows for new product features for WO Media Sales and product integrations specific to WO Media Sales and WO Traffic.
•Prepare specification documents for various functional areas – making business processes into features for software.
•Communicate and document requirements for managers, team members and development resources.
•Collaborate with development resources on the lifecycle of new features.
•Guide multiple projects and tasks concurrently, while effectively managing change of scope or timelines.
•Assist QA staff in testing and Documentation team on new or changed features.
•Train internal staff on new or changed features.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
•Experience with the radio or television industries with focus on sales, research, and proposals is desired.
•Knowledge of systems implementation, integration and software development is preferred.
•1+ year of experience in technical writing, business analysis, project management, and/or QA.
•Ability to collaborate with clients, internal staff and teams.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•Strong analytical and technical skills.
•Positive entrepreneurial attitude.

Location:
This position can work in any WideOrbit office.

Compensation, Benefits and Perks:
Besides a competitive salary and great work environment, here are some of our additional benefits and perks:
Health insurance, options, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, snacks and coffee in the café, and plenty of opportunities to grow!

To Apply:
Please apply online at www.wideorbit.com/careers/

WideOrbit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and hires are made without regard to any individual’s race, age, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, religion, marital status or domestic partnership; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; other medical conditions or genetic characteristic; sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or transgender status; or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law, regulation or ordinance.

(09-27-14)

The FCC recently adopted a Report and Order to streamline and eliminate outdated provisions of its Part 17 Rules governing the construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures.

The Commissions goal was to improve compliance and enforcement while eliminating unnecessary and burdensome requirements for tower owners. It would also allow FCC rules and FAA rules to synchronize more closely.

 Among the updates are….

 1.   Require tower owners to comply with the marking and lighting specifications included in the FAA’s “no hazard” determination for that particular tower, thereby making FCC and FAA regulations consistent in this area.  It also requires that any changes to marking or lightning be approved by the FCC and FAA.

 2.   The new rules state that FCC approval is required for any change or correction to a structure of one foot or greater in height, or one second or greater in location, relative to the existing information in the structure’s ASR form. This is the same as that used by the FAA for requiring a new aeronautical study and determination of “no hazard”.

 3.   Tower owners are now required to notify the FCC within five days of “when a construction or alteration of a structure reaches its greatest height, when a construction or alteration is dismantled or destroyed, and when there are changes in structure height or ownership.  Previous rules indicated 24 hours.

 4.   The new ASR posting requirement gives tower owners greater latitude regarding where they must post their Antenna Structure Registration numbers. Registration numbers can now be posted at the “closest publicly accessible” location near the tower base.

 5.   The Order established a process allowing qualifying network operations center-based monitoring systems to be exempted from the existing quarterly inspection requirements that apply to automatic or mechanical control devices, indicators, and alarm systems used to ensure tower lighting systems are functioning properly.  Specifically, systems with advanced self-diagnostic functions, an operations center staffed with “trained personnel capable of responding to alarms 24 hours per day, 365 days per year”, and a backup network operations center that can monitor systems in the event of failure, may be eligible for the exemption.

 6.   The FCC will now require antenna structure owners to maintain records of observed or otherwise known outages or improper functioning of structure lights for two years, and the records must be provided to inspectors upon request.

7.   With regard to painting, the FCC adopted the FAA’s “In-Service Aviation Orange Tolerance Chart” as the standard for determining whether an antenna structure needs to be cleaned or repainted. 

 The new rules will take effect 30 days after notice of the Order is published in the Federal Register.

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

Alabama News Network is looking for a Morning & Noon Anchor/Reporter with the highest journalistic standards to join our Morning News Show. This person will also be a leader in the newsroom and the community for the local CBS affiliate WAKA/CBS8 and the ABC affiliate WNCF/ABC Montgomery in Montgomery, AL Candidate must have the ability to deliver the news from the anchor desk, live in the field and conduct comprehensive live interviews. Writing stories for our web site and communicating thru social media outlets and posting and sharing online is a must. Duties include anchoring daily live newscasts, reporting daily and produce sweeps stories assigned by management. Candidate must represent the company at community events throughout the coverage area. At least one year on the anchor desk is preferred. College degree in broadcasting, journalism and/or communications required. Please submit your cover letter, resume and video link to jobs@waka.com. No phone calls, please. EOE

(09-20-14)

WHNT News 19 (CBS) in Huntsville, Alabama, has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Producer. WHNT News 19 is owned by the Tribune Media Company.

We are looking for a creative, visionary producer with a proven track record. We want someone who is a fierce competitor and likes to win.

In addition to the standard duties of producers in the industry (write, gather information, select stories, decide order and treatment of stories), the producers of the WHNT NEWS 19 newsroom are responsible for developing an overall style and identity for their assigned newscast with a keen focus on building the station’s brand, “Taking Action, Getting Results.”

We’re not looking for show stackers, we’re looking for craftspeople who will bring a daily vision for their newscasts to the newsroom and a clear plan on how they’re going to deliver on that vision.

Core Job Functions:
• Writing: Consistently writing factual/accurate, clear, compelling, easy-to-understand, news stories and teases, making maximum use of video, graphics, live shots, and all the tools available to achieve superb story telling.
• Aggressive Response to Breaking News: On air, online, and on other platforms.
• Successfully Produce 1 or more Newscasts Daily: Newscasts should be executed with out on air errors and meet all deadlines prior to air, including timing of newscast, executing changes as needed
• Utilization of Graphics: Able to select appropriate graphics to help explain and showcase stories while reinforcing station branding, and enhancing storytelling by use and placement
• Suggestion & Development of Story Ideas: Coordinates with team to develop story ideas and offers innovative suggestions for story coverage, reduces repetition of stories from newscast to newscast, digs for new information to advance stories, generates unique content for assigned newscast, understands newscast audience make-up
• Brand Development: Each producer will be assigned responsibilities toward developing the “Taking Action, Getting Results” brand. Producers will research viewer-submitted “Action” stories to determine whether the station can help viewers get “Results.” Set up interviews, as needed, for reporters, anchors and photojournalists. Oversee story developments through to completion and on air execution.
• Produce Web Content: Each producer will be assigned specific daily responsibilities for updating the station website.
• Other duties as assigned.

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. We encourage you to also apply online: www.tribunemedia.com/?page_id=15562

(09-19-14)