WBMA/WJSU/WCFT is looking for a creative full-time News and Sports Photographer!

We are seeking someone who can see beyond the lens and bring back compelling stories.

The candidate should have 2 years of ENG experience with a network affiliate news organization. You will cover day to day general, in-depth features and investigative assignments with a special focus on sports coverage. We are shooting full high definition (HD) on media cards and editing on desktops and laptops. You should have strong editing skills in non-linear edit systems, possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a great attitude. A passion for story telling and sports is absolutely essential in this position.

Requirements and Qualifications:

At least 2 years of shooting experience and technical knowledge of editing and photo equipment
Team-player who can produce good stories under tight deadlines
Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record and be able to operate ENG news vehicles
Ability to edit and shoot general assignment stories, lives shots and natural sound packages
Must be able to lift and carry between 25 and 50 pounds on a regular basis

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The News Reporter for the State Capitol Bureau in Alabama, collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations.

Build network of informational sources that will enable the company to stay ahead of its competitors. Cover Alabama legislature during sessions January thru May and special legislative sessions

Present clear, creative and accurate live shots. Live shots for all Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations

Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations. Governor day to day coverage, press conferences, dignitaries from other States and Countries visiting State Capitol for meetings with Governor

Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories specifically to State Government stories, (Many initiatives presented every week affecting Alabamians) Attorney General court cases and decisions, and State Supreme Court Decisions

Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation including Economic announcements and jobs coming to the State, Alabama Tourism announcements, and initiatives and effects on the State

Campaign coverage from Montgomery (State, Congressional)

Investigate State Government waste reports

Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline.

Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly

Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant fact

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)

Superior on-air presence

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office 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

Title: MMJ Reporter
Number of Positions: 1
Department: News
Work Location: Huntsville

JOB SUMMARY: WAFF needs an enterprising reporter who loves telling stories. We want reporters who want to turn lead stories. Ideal candidate must cultivate sources.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• MMJ must be able to shoot, write and edit stories.
• Able to work any shift as needed.
• Must be able to turn a digital story on daily stories.
• Engaged with social media.
• Solid knowledge of legal and ethical issues impacting journalism.
• Must React quickly to breaking news.

Requirments:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Social media proficiency.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong writing skills (broadcast & print)

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

WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, AL has an immediate opening for a Business Development Media Executive to join our team of integrated marketing/advertising professionals. Through the use of effective research, marketing, and advertising, we help our clients find and keep their very best customers. Our goal is to grow our already commanding share of the local broadcast and digital revenue market. If you have media sales experience or a background/ education in Business, and see yourself as a high-energy creative individual who likes working with people, this could be your opportunity. Our ideal hire will be self-motivated to exceed expectations and possess strong consultancy skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Research opportunities in your market, generate or follow through on sales leads, both warm and cold, and manage an active pipeline of potential revenue.
– Own the full sales cycle from prospect to close and meet new business revenue and budget goals.
– Be an expert in marketing, and provide expert insights, recommendations, and consultancy to build productive and long-lasting relationships.
– Maintain a consistent pipeline, build pipeline velocity, and forecast with accuracy monthly.
– Design, write, and present marketing presentations.
– Meet or exceed sales expectations, goals, and budgets, and manage your book of sales revenue for retention and growth.
– Manage your book of business using multiple CRM and client management tools and software.
– Communicate and collaborate effectively internally across all WSFA departments and support staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:

– 2-5 years of B2C or B2B outside consultative sales experience (media ad sales experience, preferred)
– Effective prospecting and proven revenue pipeline-building skills.
– Ability to think critically and design solutions for complex problems.
– Ability to successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.
– Be teachable and open to best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.
– Be consistent at delivering results through perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.
– Must be comfortable selling to, challenging, and building trust-based, value-added relationships with executives.
– Must meet the Gray Television driving requirements and have a valid driver’s license.

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” to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

NBC 15/WJTC is looking for a dynamic full-time Anchor. In addition to being an outstanding journalist with a great personality, you need to be a team leader. Our anchors are leaders who participate in the planning of our shows and produce content regularly. A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory! Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong Leadership skills
Smooth/pleasant delivery
Strong writing skills and news judgment
Sharp video shooting and editing skills
Exemplary communication skills
Requirements and Qualifications:

You must have at least 3 years of on-air experience
Live commercial television experience is a must
Strong “in-the-field and live” skills
Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

WCOV-TV, Montgomery’s FOX Affiliate, is seeking a Media Account Executive

Job Summary
The right sales professional for this position will have media sales experience and the ability to prepare effective marketing plans for clients using broadcast and digital advertising platforms.
Qualifications:
• Three years’ experience in broadcast media sales or similar experience preferred
• Ability to work with advertising agencies and local businesses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong presentation, negotiation and closing skills
• Ability and drive to prospect and generate new local direct business
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain client relationships
• Aptitude to learn software programs
• Must have a valid driver’s license

This is a full-time local position, at the television station, and is available immediately.
WCOV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a non-smoking facility.

If you would like to be considered for the position, please submit a resume and cover letter to:
WCOV-TV Attn: Kathy Liles One WCOV Avenue Montgomery, Alabama 36111 Email: Kliles@wcov.com

WVTM, the Hearst-owned NBC station in Birmingham, AL, has an opening for a Business Manager. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to have responsibility for many functions within a fast-paced business. If you are an analytical numbers person but also have an interest in supporting people, this is a great opportunity for you. This position is a unique blend of Human Resources and finance/accounting activities. You will also work collaboratively with a strong regional support team for HR/Payroll as well as on the monthly financial closing and the annual budget process. If you enjoy interactions and teambuilding along with engaging in our community to make it better, then you belong atop Red Mountain with WVTM 13. The ideal candidate must possess excellent and positive communications skills, organization skills, and have a good grasp of financial elements. *In-office presence is required

What you’ll do

Human Resources

Employee relations
Onboarding/offboarding
Leave and workers compensation management
Benefit related assistance
Employee data management through Oracle HCM
Performance management
Payroll
Bi-weekly and weekly payroll review/processing/reconciliation through ADP
Prepare monthly reports from ADP
General Business Functions
Interpretation and communication of financial results
Liaison between station and regional accounting group on financial reporting
Forecasting and budgeting of station revenues and operating expenses
Accounts Payable & Expenses
Invoice processing and approval
Purchasing card & travel and entertainment report review/approval
Local operating contract maintenance
Sales/Use Tax reporting
Fleet Management

What we are looking for
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly detail oriented and organized
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and prioritize multiple responsibilities accordingly
Ability to interpret and analyze various levels of financial data and provide guidance and recommendations
Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish directives
Desire to be in our community and with our colleagues to make Birmingham Better.

Experience
Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
3+ years HR experience. PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP
Payroll experience a plus
Previous accounting/finance experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
Experience in HR and Accounting software applications including Oracle (HCM & EPBCS) and ADP
Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst’s benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical | Dental | Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ+ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your family’s needs

Title: Editor/Videographer
Number of Positions: 1
Department: News
Work Location: Huntsville

JOB SUMMARY: Looking for a videographer and editor who has a passion for covering news. If you love local news and want to serve the community this is the job for you.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The Videographer/Editor shoots and edits video of news events and is responsible for capturing the visuals of news stories and editing all forms of media for daily news broadcasts, continuous news platforms and special reports.
• The job may require working alone, asking questions and gathering information.
• Videographer/Editor must be available for overnight and early morning shifts and sometimes out-of-town assignments.
• Willing to learn to fly a drone and receive FAA certification.

*** Please note, the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above ***
Requirments:
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and a good driving record.
• Ability to work well under pressure and well with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to handle a wide variety of variables, including short deadlines, shifting schedules and shifting from one platform to another.
• Other duties as assigned by news management.

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

WSFA 12 News is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to join our award-winning team in Montgomery. The candidate will be responsible for covering local news stories for our newscasts, website, and news app. Candidate must be a team player, able to juggle multiple deadlines, and have experience covering breaking news. We are looking for someone who can shoot, write, and edit for TV and all digital platforms. This position will include working weekends and some limited anchoring.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts and the website
– Knowledge of ENPS is a plus
– Ability to write news content for television and different digital versions
– Ability to handle breaking news and live reporting
– Generating story ideas and building local contacts
– Performing other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications/Requirements:

– At least 2 years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
– Journalism or Communications degree preferred
– Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
– Knowledge of central Alabama communities, issues, and coverage opportunities
– Experience in a television newsroom
– Must have a good 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”, to upload your resume, cover letter, and references.

ABC 33/40 is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television.

Skills and Experience:

Sharp news judgment
The ability to tell an NPPA style story
Excellent technical skills
The ability to work well independently
Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record
Requirements and Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 years reporting experience is required
Experience with live shots is required
Experience with Live-U is a plus
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.