WAAY-TV in Huntsville Alabama is hiring two Multimedia Journalists to work out of our
Montgomery Alabama location for a new newscast we are producing for our sister
station WCOV. These MMJ’s will be based in Montgomery and will provide content for
all WCOV platforms along with WAAY platforms. This is an outstanding opportunity for
motivated self starters looking to gain valuable experience while making a difference in
the capital city.

We are looking for storytellers who love enterprise, building contacts, and owning state
government. The job requires clear and conversational writing for reporting on how
events in Montgomery impact local viewers..

The Multimedia Journalists will be live daily and have every resource needed to be
successful.

Position Summary:

The Multimedia Journalist works with Newsroom leadership including Assignment
Manager, Executive producer, and producer, to report, produce, shoot, write, voice, edit,
upload, and present news content for all WCOV in a clear, compelling, and meaningful
manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
Regularly covers the capital
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local
community.
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities
Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
Writes package and voiceover copy, paying close attention to factual accuracy, grammar, and style.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Excellent communication skills with the ability to ad lib when required.
Experience in news reporting.
Consistent on-air presence.
Proficiency with video camera, non-linear editing, computers, smart phones, LiveU, and
other digital news gathering equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

WAAY-TV in Huntsville Alabama is hiring two Multimedia Journalists to work out of our Montgomery Alabama location for a new newscast we are producing for our sister
station WCOV. These MMJ’s will be based in Montgomery and will provide content for
all WCOV platforms along with WAAY platforms. This is an outstanding opportunity for motivated self-starters looking to gain valuable experience while making a difference in the capital city.

We are looking for storytellers who love enterprise, building contacts, and owning state
government. The job requires clear and conversational writing for reporting on how
events in Montgomery impact local viewers.

The Multimedia Journalists will be live daily and have every resource needed to be
successful.

Position Summary:
The Multimedia Journalist works with Newsroom leadership including Assignment
Manager, Executive Producer, and Producer to report, produce, shoot, write, voice, edit,
upload, and present news content in a clear, compelling, and meaningful manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Regularly covers the Alabama State Capitol.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Writes package and voiceover copy, paying close attention to factual accuracy,
grammar, and style.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Experience in news reporting.
• Consistent on-air presence.
• Proficiency with video camera, non-linear editing, computers, smart phones, LiveU, and other digital news gathering equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks
simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

WCOV-TV and WAAY-TV are Equal Opportunity Employers

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

WCOV-TV
Attn: Kathy Liles
One WCOV Avenue
Montgomery, Alabama 36111
Or email to Kliles@wcov.com

WAAY, North Alabama’s ABC affiliate and official home of SEC Football. (Market 75) is looking for aggressive, smart and creative Producers. It may sound like we’re asking for a lot but the right candidate needs to have a passion for producing TV news.  Craft fast-paced, creative newscasts with a focus on breaking news, severe weather, and investigative reporting.  You will be responsible for story selection and placement, while working to create graphics and special elements to enhance a viewer’s experience. You’ll work with the Executive Producer and Creative Services department while using your creative freedom to create a compelling
storytelling experience. In this job, you’ll work alongside a supportive team of dedicated and award-winning journalists with a passion to serve their viewers. Excellent communication skills are required. 

Huntsville, AL is Alabama’s largest city and is growing, making a market jump from 81 to 75 in the most recent Nielsen DMA Rankings. The city is a hidden gem, consistently voted as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country by US News and World Report. Forbes Magazine describes Huntsville as “The South’s Best-Kept Secret Destination.” Rolling mountains surround the city, as do lakes and rivers. We are also home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Space Camp, the US Army’s Aviation and Missile command and the second largest research park in the country. If you like to travel, Nashville is a two-hour drive, and Atlanta is a little more than three hours away.

Minimum Requirements
– Bachelor degree in Journalism, Mass Communication or equivalent.
– Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
– Must be able to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
– The ability to understand the station’s philosophy and implement it daily

Interested candidates should send their resume and reel or writing examples to
jobs@waaytv.com, or by mail to:

Producer Opening
WAAY – TV
1000 Monte Sano Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35801

No phone calls please.  WAAY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  WAAY believes that local television is rewarding and fun in a market that is rocket science! Benefits include medical, dental, and vision.

WAAY-TV, the 2022 and 2023 Alabama Television Station of the Year, is looking for an
outstanding individual and on-air performer to join the weather department as
Meteorologist. Top candidates must have superior skills for forecasting and on-air presentation while being a positive part of an outstanding team of Meteorologists in a beautiful, rapidly growing market. This market is known for its breaking weather. WAAY-TV is home to the nation’s largest privately owned radar network and the region’s most advanced weather tracking unit, providing the ability to produce and deliver weather reports live on location. Involvement in community and appearances at station-sponsored events is necessary.

Sustained, breaking weather experience is a preferred, delivering high-quality information on-air, on digital, social and through the OTT stream. This individual is expected be a leader in the newsroom dedicated to professional growth and leadership. The ideal candidate should possess skills necessary to become engaged on social media, realizing the importance of leading in weather coverage both on-air and on-line. Live shots, presentations to students and groups, and interaction with those we serve at station-sponsored events throughout the DMA is an expectation. Knowledge of Weather Company (IBM) system tools, WSI Max, and possessing the ability to enhance graphics and maps while providing exceptional live reporting skills from the field are necessary.

Requirements include:
· BA/BS degree in meteorology, science or equivalent
· Experience as an on-air meteorologist highly preferred
· AMS/NWA seal is preferred; otherwise, we will assist you in obtaining your seal
· Outstanding communication and technical skills various weather programs
· When applying, please include a link to your online demo reel

Huntsville, AL is Alabama’s largest city and is growing, making a market jump from 81 to 75 in the most recent Nielsen DMA Rankings. WAAY is North Alabama’s ABC Affiliate and official home of SEC Football. The city is a hidden gem, consistently voted as one of the Best Places to Live in the Country by US News and World Report. Forbes Magazine describes Huntsville as “The South’s Best-Kept Secret Destination.” Rolling mountains surround the city, as do lakes and rivers. We are also home to NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Space Camp, the US Army’s Aviation and Missile command and the second largest research park in the country

Pre-employment driving record and background check are required.

Cover letter, resume, and references should be submitted to:
News Director, WAAY-TV
1000 Monte Sano Blvd
Huntsville, AL 35801
Or emailed to: jobs@waaytv.com • EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, AL, has an immediate opening for a full-time newscast Producer with a passion for local and breaking news to join our award-winning newsroom. The ideal candidate will have a sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness. Our producers are in charge of informative and fast-paced newscasts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

– Craft a compelling newscast with high production value and a sense of urgency
– Use great writing skills and be a self-starter in putting together a newscast
– Work well with anchors, reporters, newscast TMP, and news managers in managing newscast content
– Participate in daily news meetings and bring story ideas to the table
– Gather accurate information through various sources

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Experience with ENPS for newscast producing and Edius editing is a plus
– Experience producing special reports and breaking news
– A college degree in journalism or related experience is required
– Schedule may include various shifts and newscasts

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

Gray Digital Media Gulf Coast is looking for a skilled and results-driven senior-level Media Executive/Digital Specialist to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals. Candidates will be based in the Mobile-Pensacola-Ft. Walton Beach area. This is not a remote position.

Are you a high-energy creative individual who likes working with people? GDM Gulf Coast is seeking an energetic, motivated, and competitive Experienced Media Account Executive with primary responsibility of growing advertising revenue with existing accounts and through new business development. We are seeking a person who can adapt quickly to new technologies and maximize sales on all our digital and over the air properties (WALA FOX10, Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, Telemundo Mobile-Pensacola). A strong work ethic and the ability to formulate and execute a daily plan is a must. This is a fast paced and fun business that requires persistence, organization, creativity, and interpersonal skills. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in digital media sales is required. The chosen candidate will receive training, full benefits, and a generous compensation plan (salary plus commission).

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop new business and deliver advertising results for clients
• Seek out, pitch and earn RFP opportunities across the Unites States
• Identify and present marketing solutions to a variety of local businesses in a variety of fields
• Prospect for new accounts – make cold calls to secure needs analysis meetings and peak business interest with all the exciting programs and products we have to offer
• Research accounts and the marketplace consistently
• Work with Creative Services on video production, the Traffic Department on advertising copy traffic, Finance Department on invoicing, discrepancies, and collection issues
• Represent GDM Gulf Coast to local clients in South Alabama and Northwest Florida and across the U.S. on the best and most comprehensive digital platforms in the marketplace and all linear stations.
• Understanding customer growth needs, reaching goals and budgets, and utilizing CRM tools
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Strong work ethic
• Track record of success
• Time Management skill
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication & customer service skills
• Goal-driven with an attitude for success
• Effective problem-solving and organizational skills
• Team-focused with the ability to work independently and manage time
• Hungry for ongoing learning with a thirst to understand local business
• Receptive to work in an environment of change and new opportunities
• Portrays a positive, can-do attitude
• Previous work in outside sales and digital media is necessary
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references

JOB SUMMARY: WAFF is looking for a producer who loves news and wants to create memorable newscasts. Candidate must have solid news judgment. They must have a “can-do” attitude and handle change quickly.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strong writer.
• Using ENPS daily and multiple others for story selection including NBC & CNN.
• Be strong communicator.
• Have strong working relationships with anchors, reporters and other producers.
Requirments:
• Candidate should have a college degree in journalism or related filed.
• Must be able to work longer hours for breaking news and elections- also holidays and weekends.

Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters and attach your resume. Clean MVR required. No phone calls please. EOE-M/F/D/V

Alabama Public Television (APT) is seeking a full-time Social Content Creator to work in APT’s Digital Media Department. The Social Content Creator is an integral member of the APT team who is responsible for using digital tools to build meaningful relationships and connections with Alabama Public Television’s audience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Social Media team with content creation, scheduling and posting, and organization across all social channels.
• Responsible for developing, producing, writing, and editing content for APT’s social platforms- including editing social videos, gifs, animations, motion graphics, social media posts, and other content as assigned.
• Executes creative and unique multimedia campaigns across multiple social channels to continually grow and improve the station’s digital engagement and audience growth.
• Works with television producers and other content creators to reimagine and enhance their original content for a digital audience. Advises video content producers on best practices for audience engagement on social networks.
• Schedules social media calendar, monitors social media channels, responds to comments and messages, and consistently and enthusiastically engages with APT’s online community.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, English, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of professional experience in the field of public relations, public information, communications, marketing, print journalism, broadcast journalism, or related media promotional/information experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a social media content creator, manager, or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in editing and creating digital and social videos with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Canva; motion graphics; digital video platforms and other relevant technology skills.
• Proficiency with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social).
• Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Exceptional time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with public television programming and mission.

The salary range is $43,351.20 – $72,504.00.

APPLY TODAY – This position is a Merit System position, ALL applications must be submitted directly to the State of Alabama Personnel Department under the Communications And Public Relations Specialist, Senior-General classification (11045-003). Apply online, via mail, or fax.
Mailing Address: 64 North Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36130
Fax: (334) 242-1110

Learn more about the State of Alabama application process here: https://personnel.alabama.gov/Process

About Alabama Public Television
Alabama Public Television is a center of discovery for people of all ages, motivating children to learn, empowering students and teachers to succeed, and providing a lifelong path to knowledge through our unique programs and services. APT’s award-winning broadcast and digital productions share the news and celebrate the life and culture of Alabama with all its citizens.

Open until filled.

APT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WSFA 12 News is searching for an Alabama State Capitol Correspondent to report live daily for the five Gray stations in Alabama. This dynamic reporter will lead our coverage of statewide/political news from the Alabama capitol in Montgomery. The successful candidate must have at least two years of reporting experience and prior experience covering politics is a plus. The candidate must be a self-starter, be able to juggle many deadlines on air and online. The successful candidate will be the Alabama Political Reporter reporting daily on WBRC/Birmingham, WSFA/Montgomery, WAFF/Huntsville, WALA/Mobile, WTVY/Dothan, and WTVM/Columbus.

Job Summary/Description: include, but are not limited to:

– Previous experience covering politics is preferred as well as interest in investigative and public policy journalism
– Developing contacts, breaking stories, and developing investigations with statewide impact are a must
– Candidates should have MMJ skills and a proven track record doing multiple live reports for all five stations daily
– Time management is critical as is the ability to turn stories quickly for multiple newscasts
– Some statewide travel will also be part of this job
– The reporter will be expected to provide expert analysis of complicated statewide issues and will play a large role in election coverage
– We have built a large social media following and expect this reporter to have demonstrable digital skills including experience writing long-form digital stories, working with Twitter followers and Facebook fans
– This is a unique opportunity for a reporter looking to quickly make an impact on several market-leading news operations

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field
– 2+ years’ experience writing, producing, shooting, and editing video content for newscasts
– Knowledge of Alabama Politics
– Strong written and oral communication skills
– Proficient with video, camera equipment, Edius Editing, ENPS, and Social Media
– Self-motivated and highly organized

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references

WSFA 12 New/Montgomery, AL – Our Advertising Sales Department seeks a detail-oriented, technology-savvy Sales Assistant capable of producing creative impact sales presentations, managing multiple projects simultaneously, inputting orders, and being an overall part of the selling process. This position requires someone who understands what it means to work hard and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates must possess a positive attitude and be experienced with PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to work independently. Experience with digital campaign fulfillment and graphic design is preferred. For the right person, this opportunity can be a stepping-stone to future opportunities in our organization. Competitive salary, full benefits.

Job Summary/Description:
– Communication with Managers and assigned Media Executives on all business.
– Maintenance of digital campaigns, digital creative, digital reporting, preemptions, client aging, and avails.
– Presentation building and order entry.
– General assistance as assigned.
– This position also acts as a backup for other SAs and the traffic department as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Detail Oriented
– Ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple projects at once.
– Powerpoint and Excel skills.
– Data entry.
– Front-facing client communication via email, phone, and in-person meetings.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references