Position: Integrated Multimedia Center (IMC) Operations Manager
Division of Communication, Fine and Performing Arts

Summary Description: Serves as live TV production, operations and facility manager within SHC’s Integrated Multimedia Center, a laboratory facility that supports academic programs within the Division of Communication, Fine and Performing Arts and offers opportunities for students to participate in multi-media productions for College and community clients. The IMC Operations Manager reports to Chair, Division of Communication, Fine & Performing Arts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
1. Maintains IMC TV production studio, including sets and lighting, allowing, e.g., students productive access to the facility as required by Division faculty.
2. Provides technical instruction for students, including equipment, cameras, lighting, and software as necessary or as requested.
3. Serves as production lead for multi-media productions for College or community organizations, both on site and in the IMC.
4. Coordinates use of IMC and its equipment by students in courses, faculty, staff, and volunteers, including scheduling.
5. Coordinates programming of the Spring Hill College cable television channel that is reserved for IMC use.
6. Oversees and orders equipment required for Communication, Fine and Performing Arts students, including, but not limited to:
a. IMC inventory, including loaner DSLR cameras for student use
b. BYOD initiative
c. Systemic equipment kit for students
7. Receives and coordinates requests from Spring Hill College and community organizations for use of IMC and for student-staffed multi-media productions.
8. Manages the IMC’s Livestream account.
9. Oversees security protocols for the IMC.
10. Reads journals and books and makes use of, e.g., applicable webinars or other online presentations to keep abreast of new software and hardware product development.
11. Performs other duties as necessary or as requested.

Marginal Functions
1. Fosters a spirit of collaboration and cooperation within the multimedia lab space and campus.
2. Assists department faculty with student groups related to video/audio and automation.
3. Assists department in integrating TV studio into curriculum.
4. Performs other related marginal functions as necessary or as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Willingness and ability to work within the mission and educational principles of a Catholic, Jesuit college.
2. Knowledge of Blackmagic switcher.
3. Knowledge of and experience installing, operating and maintaining live broadcast equipment.
4. Knowledge of the following software: Final Cut Pro, AVID, Adobe Creative Suite or demonstrated aptitude with similar software.
5. Knowledge of internet broadcasting requirements.
6. Knowledge of program automation software.
7. Ability to lead students to complete projects.
8. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
9. Ability to transport self to various locations on campus or within the community.

Qualification Standards:
Education: Master’s preferred; at least 5 years of full-time, relevant experience may be considered in exceptional situations in lieu of higher education.
Experience: Three years of experience in a TV station or professional multimedia company. Web-casting experience.

THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, ADD, OR REASSIGN JOB DUTIES OR COMBINE POSITIONS, OR PORTIONS THEREOF, AT ANY TIME. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT. SPRING HILL COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume (including professional references) as noted. Please note that the College reserves the right to check off list references for this position. Hard copies to: Personnel Office, Spring Hill College, 4000 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL 36608. E-mail to: pdavis@shc.edu 251-380-3063. For first consideration, responses must be received by June 30, 2014

(06-30-14)

WHNT NEWS 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama, is anticipating a future opening for a full-time Associate Director/Multimedia Production Assistant. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage, motivate, and lead staff during fast-paced, graphics intensive newscasts with multiple live elements.

WHNT NEWS 19 has all HD equipment – Ross Overdrive, VizRT, Vinten Robotic cameras and a state-of-the-art HD studio. In addition to directing, the successful applicant should have strong computer skills, the ability to multi-task and make sound judgments during live broadcasts. Hours will vary and will include early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Core Job Functions:

•Direct weekend morning newscasts and fill-in during weekday newscasts as assigned.
•Directors have to fill-in on all aspects of production and train new employees on those job functions; skills necessary include running audio, camera, graphics, prompter, shooting video and non-linear editing.
•Field Production: Ability to direct using remote production equipment. Ability to supervise and coordinate field production crew.
•Lighting: Knowledge of studio lighting techniques.
•Web Posting: Post video and text content to station’s website, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
•Editing: Assist with editing for newscasts (Final Cut Pro experience preferred).
•Photojournalism: Shooting video and sound in the field or in station on an as-needed-basis.
•Newsgathering: Assist newsroom personnel with law enforcement beat checks and/or making calls to gather information before and between newscasts.
Interested applicants should rush resume and references to david.terry@whnt.com. If you must send it via snail mail, send to: David ‘Tater’ Terry, Supervising Director, WHNT-TV, 200 Holmes Ave., Huntsville, AL 35801. No calls please. EOE

(07-27-14)

Alabama News Network is seeking a News Producer for the CBS affiliate, WAKA/CBS-8 and the ABC affiliate WNCF/ABC Montgomery in Montgomery, AL to work in our fast-paced local news organization. Ideal candidate must be a self-starter who will do what it takes to produce the news. Schedule may vary each week. At least one year experience as a news producer is required. A College Degree in Broadcast Journalism preferred. Please send resume, cover letter, DVD or link to Human Resources, Alabama News Network, 4001 Carmichael Road, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL 36106, or email to jobs@waka.com. No phone calls, please. EOE (07-27-14)

The Alabama News Network made up of CBS8, ABC Montgomery, CW Montgomery, MeTV and Heartland produces 30 hours of Local News a week. We’re searching for a News Director that can build off of a solid foundation of experienced News Journalists and improved ratings to lead us to the next level in our 6 million dollar state of the art News facility.

This is a Department Head position and will report directly to the VP/General Manager.

Responsibilities:
– Supervise News Department and be responsible for overall content of the News across all platforms: on air, web, social media and mobile.
-Work with other Departments to ensure a quality News product and branding message.
-Create a culture of creativity, innovation, teamwork and high ethical standards.
-Hire, develop and coach up and coming young talent.
-Must be a strategic planner and communicator with attention to community.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications preferred with News Management experience.

Diverse knowledge of journalism, management, marketing, television production and digital media.

Resumes along with samples of work to jgrear@waka.com or mail to: VP/General Manager 4001 Carmichael Road Suite 100 Montgomery, AL 36106

EOE

(07-25-14)

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 for managing content and reporters in the daily execution of news gathering. Must have the ability to manage newsroom employees and newscast production elements required for newscasts. Oversee the preparation of news elements, monitor the progress of stories, scripts and editing in advance of the show(s). Must be able to critique the performance of the staff and correct as required. Must be able to oversee staff for newscast and web content producing. Contribute story ideas on a daily, weekly and long range basis. Collaborative communication with other newsroom management is essential. Must be Tech savvy; have a strong knowledge and desire to learn more about weather, tech, space and military content, possess excellent news judgment and ability to write/re-write stories for all news platforms. Must be able to adjust to the ever changing needs of an active newsroom. Other duties will apply as needed.

Coordination
Works closely with News Director, Assignment Manager, Web Content Manager and other producers.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent.
3 years’ experience as a Director, Producer or Photographer or Newsroom management.
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.

(07-23-14)

WAAY-TV, the ABC affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama has 3 immediate openings for Multimedia News Journalists. The successful candidates for these jobs 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. Must be able to write and edit package stories and cut down versions for voice-overs, etc, using non-linear editing and tape to tape 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. 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. Provide written news philosophy on resume. 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. Ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason and write; and ability to work under emotional stress.

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 people to join our staff to help us bring that same quality to our viewers.

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:
MMJ News Reporter
WAAY – TV
1000 MONTE SANO BLVD
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

WAAY is an equal opportunity employer and everyone is encouraged to apply. No phone calls please! The candidates must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip.

(07-23-14)

WAAY – TV, the ABC affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama has an immediate opening for a Morning Weather Meteorologist / Reporter to join our weather team. Weather is the #1 concern for the audience in the Huntsville, Alabama market and they are very savvy weather consumers. WAAY is looking for someone who has a passion for weather, on and off the air. Candidates must be an expert on tornado forecasting and tracking, able to accurately forecast all types of extreme weather conditions and present compelling, educational weather presentations to our viewers, via TV, the web and various social media outlets, be able to work flexible hours, and work well in a high stress environment. Public appearances and community goodwill are essential elements to this position. A minimum of 2 years experience as a broadcast meteorologist, a degree in Meteorology or other like science, AMS and/or NWS seal are required.
WAAY – TV is a Baron HD equipped station with Fast Trac, Viper, Storm Warn and Omni as our main weather equipment. We present our weather outside the studio in our beautiful outdoor weather garden located 1000 feet above the city of Huntsville. If you are the right person for this job, email your cover letter, resume and links to recent video presentations of your work to:
jobs@waaytv.com
Or mail with DVD to:
Meteorologist
WAAY – TV
1000 Monte Sano Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35801
WAAY – TV is an equal opportunity employer. The candidate must have a visceral distaste for office politics and gossip. No Phone Calls Please.

(07-23-14)

The Alabama Radio Network Seeks part-time State News Anchor in Birmingham.

Are you ready to join the largest and most well respected radio news team in the state of Alabama? We’re ready for you! The position requires someone who is flexible, versatile and able to constantly work on Saturday mornings and possibly fill-in on some Monday-Friday mornings as well. There are other duties that may also fall under this umbrella, let’s talk about what you can bring to the position and what the position could bring to you. Many of our part time anchors have quickly risen to bigger positions both inside and outside of our organization.

Desired Skills:

You must exercise good news-judgement and copy writing ability.
You should have a professional and natural sounding commercial news delivery style.
You should remain aware of all state and national News.
You should be social media savvy.
You must be quick with Cool-edit (Adobe Audition) and NexGen.
Experience with RCS Newsbuilder is helpful.
You must be able to work independently
You must be reliable and dependable.

If you have already applied for another position at Clear Channel – Birmingham, please feel free to apply again.
Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and air check demo to:

careerchannel.silkroad.com/

Please DO NOT send your resume’s directly to the radio station or contact us by phone. Because of EEO regulations, you will need to apply through the above website. Otherwise, your application will not be reviewed.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

(07-16-14)

June 13, 2014

Although not “technical” now this will effect the engineering department in a large way in the end.

It maybe summertime in the South….but it is getting colder in Washington by the minute.

The FCC has instituted yet another application filing freeze! The Commission released a Public Notice indicating that, effective June 11, 2014, the Media Bureau would cease to accept applications seeking new digital replacement translator stations and LPTV, TV translator, and Class A TV channel displacements.

A Displacement Application is where an LPTV station or authorization can change the operating channel without subjecting the proposal to competing applications.

The Bureau explained that because it issued a freeze on modifications by full power and Class A stations on April 5, 2013, it does not anticipate a need for new replacement translator stations or displacement requests.

They have also commented that halting all applications will allow time to “consider methodologies for repacking television channels to increase the efficiency of channel use.”

A fall out from all these “freeze on applications” has been to equipment vendors and tower crews. As a result many have cut production staff or shut down operations. This is going to have a major effect on the “channel repacking” time frame. If a large number of television stations have to modify their facilities and change their broadcast channels at roughly the same time, how long would it take?

The Commission doesn’t have an answer to that question and has issued a Public Notice seeking comments on a report, commissioned by the FCC and prepared by Widelity, Inc., that attempts to document the variety of actions broadcasters and MVPDs invevitably will undertake when the Commission repacks the broadcast spectrum after the incentive auction. The report indicated while certain modifications might be completed in less than a year, a complicated modification, such as one involving broadcast from Sutro Tower in California, would take approximately 41 months assuming there were no glitches.

Then there is the question about “how much will cost” each station. Estimates range from $500,000 to $3 million per station. Not to worry though the Commission plans to have the $1.75 billion repacking fund available which would allow the FCC to pay the full repacking costs for more than 500 stations.

As usual only time will tell how is works out…..
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July 14th – 18th are the dates for next Radio Broadcast Engineering class at the Academy and the Television Broadcast Engineering class running Sept 8th – 12th. Click here for info and online registration. Also mark your calendars for the “Engineering Day” during the ABA Summer Convention August 16th. Topic this year will be “Audio/Video over IP”.

Classes are held at the ABA training center 2180 Parkway Lake Drive, Hoover AL.

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

Media General www.mediageneral.com WKRG-News 5 is accepting applications for experienced Inventory Control Supervisor to facilitate all the duties associated with station log production. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to; communication between the station and central operations; coordinate and maximize workflow among sales assistants; consistently evaluate inventory usage in order to maximize revenue; acting as final quality control point. Requirements: committed, dedicated, hard working, detail oriented; possess excellent computer and problem solving skills; the ability to juggle many tasks at one time while meeting deadlines and accuracy; must be a team player who is organized, adaptable and can work with little or no supervision; minimum 2 yrs recent experience working in a television traffic department required.

EOE M/F/D/V Drug and background screen required, Qualified candidates please send resume and references to: Human Resources, WKRG-News 5; 555 Broadcast Drive, Mobile, AL 36606 or e-mail to hr @WKRG.com all applicants must apply on-line @ mediageneral.com No phone calls please.

Job Skills:

Excellent computer, analytical and problem solving skills required. Must be highly skilled in Microsoft excel, word, and outlook with experience using television traffic systems required. Must be a clear, concise communicator, highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities to successfully meet deadlines, while acting as a resource for Sales Managers, staff, and other station personnel. Must be a team player with a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to change.

Minimum Education:
Some College

Minimum Experience:
minimum 2 yrs recent experience working in a television traffic department required

(07-10-14)