College degree in television production field preferred or relevant work experience. One to two years exp. in television production preferred but not required. Must be available to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays. Send resume to Jean Ziegert, HR Director, ABC 33/40, 800 Concourse Parkway #200, Birmingham, AL 35244 or e-mail jeanz@abc3340.com. No phone calls please. EOE. (07-02-14)

Get your start in the radio business! If you’re energetic, outgoing, and want to crush the competitors, you’re what we’re looking for! Clear Channel Media + Entertainment is looking to hire a Part-Time Promotions Team Member to represent all of our stations in the Birmingham area. You must be comfortable representing several different formats (including Rock, Country, Talk Radio, Top 40, Hip Hop, and More). Strong Customer Service skills are a must!

There are multiple positions available. Experience is not required, but encouraged. These are part time positions.

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.

(07-02-14)

The ideal individual will lead the Promotions Department by effectively and efficiently executing radio station promotions, contests and events to grow ratings and revenue.

•Scheduling and execution of On the Streets Promotions for our cluster of 7 radio stations.
•Help coordinate some of Birmingham’s biggest events every year including the logistics and planning of the event and onsite execution
•Manage Interns within the Promotions Department
•Manage a fleet of 7-10 radio station vehicles and all remote equipment while keeping them in working order
•Develop, manage and execute ratings and revenue generating promotions for the radio stations
•Provide creative influence to enhance the stations image and visibility within the community to attract listeners and clients
•Act as liaison between the Programming and Sales Departments to develop overall station campaigns, themes and marketing approaches
•Day to day management within the Promotions Department including policies and procedures.
•Implement grass roots marketing efforts at the local level
•Supervise station contests and on-air implementation of promotional programs. Ensures FCC compliance with all on-air, online and on-site promotional contesting/events
•Oversee on-air contesting, on-site client promotions, station events and website promotion
•Create client proposals and promotional concepts congruent with station image and strategies. Manage and write promotional recaps at the conclusion of events and promotions to outline the stations support
•Represent stations at events
•Meet day to day deadlines within the Marketing Department
•Report directly to Marketing Director

Required Skills

•Strong organization skills with ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at on time
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Proven understanding of digital marketing and utilization of social networking
•Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web browsing
•Strong attention to detail
•Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
•Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
•Candidates must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs and have the willingness and ability to learn how to operate promotional equipment

Required Experience

•A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in promotions, marketing, radio or related industry. Supervisory skills are a plus
•A high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 to 4 years of college strongly preferred

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.

(07-02-14)

WDHN in the Dothan, AL market is seeking a Media Sales Representative.  We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual with outstanding creativity.  Duties of the position include selling television and internet advertising to new and existing clients. Advertising sales experience a plus but not required.

The ideal candidate must be a self starter and have the ability to work well with little supervision.  If you are ready to take the next step in broadcast television sales, please apply at Nexstar.tv  No phone calls, please.

WDHN, a Nexstar Broadcasting Inc, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a great work environment. EOE

(07-01-14)

WDHN in the Dothan, AL market is seeking a Local Sales Manager.  We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual.  Candidates will possess outstanding creativity, leadership skills, high energy and the ability to hire, train and motivate the sales team.  Multi-platform sales experience and a solid understanding of OSI, Matrix and Strata a plus.

The ideal candidate will also be an excellent negotiator with the ability to manage multiple sales projects and lead by example.  If you are ready to take the next step in broadcast television sales, please apply at Nexstar.tv

No phone calls, please.

WDHN, a Nexstar Broadcasting Company, is an equal opportunity employer and offers a great work environment. EOE

(07-01-14)

On Saturday May 24th (Memorial Day weekend) some thirty engineers with over 700 years of combined engineering experience attended a special HD Radio Seminar in Hoover AL. The event was hosted by the Alabama Broadcasters Associations Engineering Academy.

Attendees were treated to two most informative presentations by Frank Foti, CEO of Telos Alliance and Jeff Welton, National Sales Engineer, Nautel Corp.

We are pleased to announce that video of the seminar is now available online. It is broken up into 11 videos so it is easier to watch. There is also a great video by Bob Katz discussing digital audio.

The presentations featured a inside look at the history of audio processing along with proper setup for analog and digital audio. A detail review of the generation of the HD signal along with a in depth look at the operation of the importer, exporter and exciter (Exgine). A complete audio chain was set up at the training center from the processor through a transmitter.

The seminar was offered by the Engineering Academy at no charge and included lunch sponsored by RF Specialties South.

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

INFORMATION AND 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”.

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

Time for a change. Victim of a reduction in force. Downsizing. Bad account list.

Read on:

Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc. Is seeking a sales superstar for 96.3 WLYB FM in West Alabama (Livingston/Demopolis/Meridian).

You know the story. Here is the fine print.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Generate new business for the station through cold calling
.•Work with management and 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 department, including but not limited to timelines, approvals and updates.
•Represent Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc. in the highest regard within the community, our clients, and audience.

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

Please mail your resume to:

Blackbelt Broadcasting Inc.
Attn: Damon Collins
PO Box 396
Livingston AL 35470

or email resume: info@963wlyb.com

***NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE***

BLACKBELT BROADCASTING INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

(06-27-14)

We just graduated another one to the big leagues! Clearchannel Media and Entertainment, Birmingham seeks Full-Time executive Morning show producer. The ideal candidate is someone who is plugged into their community, and understands what people are talking about at church, Target, football games, and around the dinner table with their families. The ability to both navigate and create content on sites like Facebook, and twitter are all a must. This position requires understanding of minds of the consumers of multiple formats: Country, A/C and News-Talk. You should also be a ravenous consumer of all media, from web sites like TMZ and the Blaze, to TV shows like The Voice, Sports Center, and the Five. Finally maintenance of an ever-growing smart-phone contact list of top shelf local and national celebrities and guests is critical.

The position would require assisting in the booking, planning and execution of three high profile morning shows, general promotional support, board operation and production.

The following are additional desirable traits that we are looking for. No applicant will have every single one of these, but if you don’t have at least most of them, we are probably not a good fit for each other:

•4+ years experience producing a show, preferably a morning show in a rated market.
•Able to work well under pressure while still wearing a smile.
•Quick audio editing skills, Adobe Audition preferred.
•Experience with Nex-Gen.
•Experience running an audio board for a live radio program.
•Phone screening experience.
•Guest booking experience.
•An understanding of social media and how to use it to grow the show.
•Radio production experience.
•A desire to be an integral part of three major-market-sounding shows.
•Someone who is not mic shy, but also knows the role of the producer is not to get between the host and the listener.
•Someone who understands and respects Alabama culture, and the target listener for each of the respective brands.
•The ability to keep several plates spinning at once.
•Great promotional ideation.
•Someone who is not afraid to get up very, VERY early in the morning, every weekday morning.

-This is not a regular 9 to 5 job, and it is definitely not a job for beginners.

If you have the goods, and the enthusiasm, send you resume and any other useful propaganda that demonstrates your skill, aptitude, and drive today. Also please answer the following:

1.If not local, how quickly can you relocate? What will it take to get you here?
2.(Being realistic) provide at least a broad salary expectation (so I know we are not wasting each other’s time)
3.Are there any obligations which would prevent you from preforming your duties on a consistent basis?
4.In one paragraph, or less, tell me why you are the perfect candidate for this job, and why we shouldn’t even look at any other applicant.

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.  (06-22-14)

WTOK-TV is accepting applications for the position of a full time Traffic and Sales Assistant. This position will be responsible for daily scheduling of commercial copy on station logs as well as assist in the administrative duties of the Sales Department and General Manager as assigned.

The position will also assist Account Executives in preparing proposals and PowerPoint presentations for their sales efforts. Candidates should possess excellent computer skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office and similar software, and have the ability to learn and master proprietary broadcast software and systems. Candidate must have excellent communication, organizational and time management skills and work under tight deadlines. Candidate must be detailed oriented, resourceful, a team player, and reliable. Experience in a broadcast environment is preferred, but not required.

To apply, contact Rachel Sloan, Human Resources, WTOK-TV 815 23rd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301 or email humanresources@wtok.com.

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. (06-22-14)

WCOV-TV, Montgomery’s FOX Affiliate, is seeking a Regional Sales Senior Account Executive. If you are a skilled, successful agency negotiator with a proven record of growing transactional business, we have a great opportunity available.

Job Summary
The right candidate for this position will be a talented sales professional who is enthusiastic, self-motivated, detail oriented, and able to use the power of Fox Television to help clients achieve their business objectives through effective television advertising.

Job Requirements
• Three to five years television sales/management experience with an emphasis on developing and negotiating agency business
• Ability to correspond and negotiate with regional buyers, research, clearly communicate program changes, order status, make good options, preemptions, avails, copy instructions, and discrepancies within tight deadlines
• Travel to visit buyers/clients in and out of market
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in WideOrbit Traffic and Avail System is a plus
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
• A college degree is preferred

WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

WCOV-TV
Attention: Kathy
One WCOV Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36111
Email: kathy@wcov.com
Or fax to (334) 288-5414

(07-15-14)