WBRC-TV seeks a person who loves to write, has creative vision, and has the ability to communicate that vision to a team. This is an opportunity for a Producer for weekend newscasts. The ideal person will have some experience as a newscast producer, either at the commercial TV station level or for a college station. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to handle multiple LIVE shots, constant changes, etc. Must be able to work extra hours, holidays, and weekends. To apply, please visit careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (01-09-14)

WBRC-TV is looking for a Digital Sales Specialist. This position reports to Director of Digital Media and is responsible for day to day sales of our digital product portfolio. This person will work independently to develop advertising relationships. Raycom media is on the cutting edge of media companies with a product suite that includes Internet, mobile, SMS, e-mail marketing, deals, contesting and social media. High volume phone and face-to-face calls will be required daily. Applicant must be an excellent communicator, highly computer literate and passionate about the value of digital media. Great upside potential for the right person.

This position requires a valid driver’s license, clean MVR, college degree and previous sales experience. Professional appearance, demeanor and a positive attitude is required. Familiarity with the World Now Platform and Dart Ad Serving is a plus. To apply, please visit careers-raycommedia.icims.com. No phone calls or faxes please. EOE-M/F/D/V (01-01-14)

December 5, 2013

We are happy to announce that the Required Monthly Test (RMT) issued Thursday 12/5 at 11:09 AM was distributed through both the GSSNet Satellite Network and the IPAWS server in Washington.

This greatly increases our redundancy of the State EAS distribution network. Our thanks to Jeb Hargove with the Alabama Emergency Management Agency for his work with FEMA to make this possible and the folks at Global Security Systems for setting up the connection through the Alert Studio portal.

Reviewing several EAS units around the state indicated stations received the test from both CAP servers and their required monitor source. We continue to work with EAS equipment manufactures to make sure all television stations and cable systems can utilize the expanded text capability of CAP.

Please review your EAS unit logs to verify that you received the test from the IPAWS CAP server. We ask for your help in reviewing the status of reception around the state. Simply send a email report to the EAS Coordinator below. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Larry Wilkins CPBE®
State EAS Coordinator
Alabama Broadcasters Association
334-303-2525
lwilkins@al-ba.com

MULTI-MEDIA PRODUCER
College degree in Journalism, Mass Communications or equivalent work experience. Minimum 1 year TV newscast producer experience preferred. To apply send resume and video clips to Jean Ziegert at jeanz@abc3340.com. No phone calls please. EOE (01-05-14)

November 28, 2013

Do you have personnel at your station that could benefit from learning more about the technical side of broadcasting? Announcers, production, master control operators, IT managers, even station managers can gain valuable knowledge about why we have all that “stuff” in the equipment rack and the basics of how it works.

The ABA Engineering Academy offers two separate five day courses covering Radio and Television Broadcast Engineering. In addition to personnel at your station there are probably others in the community that have shown an interest in getting into broadcasting.

While the classes are designed for those with minimal or no technical experience, seasoned engineers have also attended for a refresher course as well as picking up needed information about new technology.

The Engineering Academy is an excellent way for those in your organization to become more familiar with the “technical side” of broadcasting, creating a much more efficient and valuable employee.
Best of all the Alabama Broadcasters Association offers these classes at no cost to the students.

The first Radio class is February 10th – 14th, and the Television class is March 3rd – 7th.

Contact Larry Wilkins to sign up or get more information. All classes are held at the ABA Engineering Training Center 2180 Parkway Lake Drive in Hoover, AL.

Larry Wilkins CPBE®
ABA Engineering Academy Director
Alabama Broadcasters Association
334-303-2525
lwilkins@al-ba.com

Radio veteran looking for OM or PD gig in “The Heart of Dixie”. I have plenty of experience in various sized markets and formats. On air, production, research, promotions, marketing, web maintenance, social media, you name it, I can do it. For more information, email radioprogrammer2014@gmx.com and I’ll send you a package with references ASAP. (02-11-14)

WTVY-TV News 4, the CBS affiliate located in Dothan, Alabama, is looking for a part time person to join our staff as our Receptionist/Office Assistant. This position requires a person who is a self starter with the ability to work independently and will report directly to our Office Manager.

As receptionist, the individual must have the ability to work with people, answer the station telephone and greet individuals who visit the station. The ability to work amidst interruption is a plus. Timeliness is required as are good computer skills used for daily work activities and reports.

If you’re a people person looking for a full-time, long term position and possess the qualifications listed please submit your resume and, or our employment application to: Olivia Ware WTVY Television P. O. Box 1089 Dothan, AL 36302 Or via email to: Olivia@wtvy.com No phone calls please. Our Employment Application is located on our website at www.wtvy.com under the station tab.

WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and drivers license check are required. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are absolutely necessary for this position. This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time. (12-27-13)

WTVY-TV News 4, the CBS affiliate located in Dothan, Alabama, is looking for a part time person to join our staff as our Environmental Technician. This position requires a person who is a self starter with the ability to work independently and will report directly to our Office Manager.

The idea candidate will have some experience in environmental work and, or customer service of some kind. As back up for the receptionist, the individual must have the ability to work with people, answer the station telephone and greet individuals who visit the station. With environmental services the applicant must be able to mop, vacuum dust and empty trash bins around the station along with other housekeeping duties.

Basic computer skills are a plus. Timeliness is required as is the ability to occasionally come to work on short notice. The applicant must also have the ability to work full days during preplanned absences at our front desk during the hours of 8AM – 5PM.

If you’re a people person looking for a part time position(30 hours/week) and possess the qualifications listed please submit your resume and, or our employment application to: Olivia Ware WTVY Television P. O. Box 1089 Dothan, AL 36302 Or via email to: Olivia@wtvy.com No phone calls please. Our Employment Application is located on our website at www.wtvy.com under the station tab.

WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and drivers license check are required. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are absolutely necessary for this position. This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time. (12-27-13)

WTVY-TV News 4, the CBS affiliate and dominant number one station in Southeast Alabama is looking for a Technical Media Director (formerly titled Production Assistant). The position has multiple roles. This person will direct one of our newscasts. WTVY is automated, therefore the director is required to code a newscast, do any pre-production work needed (building graphics) for the show that he/she is working on.

The second part of the job will be running Master Control, helping with segmenting syndicated show/commercials to air at a later time, running live commercial breaks and learning our Traffic Management duties. This person will need to be detail oriented, a self-starter, able to work well under deadlines and work well with others. Good written and verbal communication skills required, as is vast computer knowledge and a general understanding of technology.

Experience with Ross OverDrive, VizRT, and Adobe creative suite is a plus, as is experience in a broadcast news environment.

If you have what it takes to join our team, send your resume to: Jonathan@wtvy.com Jonathan Trawick, Production Manager WTVY-TV, P.O. Box 1089 Dothan, AL 36302 No phone calls please. WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and drivers license check are required. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are absolutely necessary for this position. This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time. (12-27-13)