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Alabama Broadcasters Job Fair Aug-26-2013 - Aug-30-2013

Current Job Listings in Alabama

News Anchor in Huntsville

Description: If you are an experienced anchor, who is as comfortable in the field as well as in the studio, has a sharp news judgment, high ethical and journalistic standards, WAAY-TV, in Huntsville, Alabama may be the next job opportunity for you.

We are looking for a seasoned, on-hands evening news anchor with a commanding presence on air; a top notch reporter who is not afraid to get out in the field; a producer who can help with writing and stacking a show; a huge contributor to our website, and social media outlets and a newsroom leader who can make a contribution, then WAAY needs to see your reel and resume today.

Responsibilities: This is a job for someone who likes a challenge, is not afraid to try new ideas and wants to make an impact on viewers. This is your chance to make a positive impact with your solid news judgment, storytelling abilities, developing of sources and competitive drive and a huge desire to make a positive mark on the communities WAAY serves. If this sounds like your kind of news operation, you need to stop and send examples of your work right now, including your news philosophies and how you could be an asset to our news team.

Requirements: The successful candidate chosen will have at least 3-5 years’ experience on the anchor desk with reporting experience from the field, college degree in Journalism or related field, outstanding producing, writing and on-air delivery skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills; problem solving abilities, very high work ethics and standards; ability to meet deadlines and detailed oriented. The person chosen must be able to work odd and extended hours and days to complete any assignments or tasks. Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Anchor/ Reporter in Birmingham

Description: WIAT-TV CBS42 is searching for an Anchor/ Reporter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a strong journalist who can engage our viewers.

Responsibilities:

Requirements: We are looking for an energetic storyteller who can write, copy-edit and present news coverage with ease and comfort while embracing the power of social media. You must enjoy reporting as much as your time behind the desk.

Three years of on-air TV experience and college degree preferred.

Producer in Montgomery

Description: WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a highly creative and highly motivated Producer to help take newscasts to the next level. Most every newscast on WSFA 12 News ranks nationally for most watched over all NBC affiliates.

Responsibilities:

Requirements: We are looking for candidates with experience as a line producer in a competitive news market, including working with anchors, LIVE reporters, and directors. Candidate must be a great writer and communicator, and should have natural leadership skills. Candidate must be able to sift through complicated issues and provide clarity to viewers and web users. Candidate will be required to post stories to the station web site.

New content and BREAKING NEWS must be pushed and injected each newscast pushing URGENCY & IMPACT.

Experience with ENPS a plus. Experience producing special reports and breaking news a plus. College degree in journalism or related experience preferred. Must be able to work extra hours, weekends, holidays, etc. Must have a valid driver license.

Account Executive in Birmingham

Description: Media General www.mediageneral.com WVTM is taking applications for Account Executive.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, generate sales revenue from new and existing advertisers with dual emphasis on growing core-business and developing new streams of revenue. Prepare and present comprehensive customized sales presentations to existing and perspective clients. Establish and maintain business relationships with local clients and agencies. Utilize current research programs and marketing materials to support sales proposals. Attain quarterly revenue goals. Regularly analyze and review sales development revenue progress with sales management. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements: Must have a provable track record in non-traditional and new revenue sales with 1 - 2 years experience in broadcast/radio/print advertising sales. Must possess excellent computer skills with all Microsoft applications; excellent communication and creative skills. Must be well organized, self motivated, and have a strong desire to succeed. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, drug and background screen is required.

Director of Sales in Huntsville

Description: Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is the world`s largest radio and outdoor advertising company with leading market positions in each of its two business segments: Radio and Outdoor. Clear Channel is also one of the most innovative media players in the market - a leader in the converging media space, developing the best-in-class integrated media offers (e.g. Radio/Web) and building significant positions in the HD arena.

Responsibilities: The Director of Sales position is a sales and management role with responsibility for leading and managing all functions of a successful sales department for a radio station(s) in specific market geography. They are one of 100+ who provide oversight for the revenue generation of 850 radio stations across the United States. The Director of Sales must have demonstrated success in driving large-scale, best-in-class businesses to even higher levels of achievement and financial success They need to have a deep knowledge of relevant market intelligence and trends, including but not limited to evolving technologies, consumer behaviors, client expectations, shifting competitive landscape, and operational efficiencies. The Director of Sales reports to a regional Market Manager.

Role Responsibilities

The Director of Sales is responsible for:

• Effectively growing sales revenue at rates that exceed industry or peer group.
• Implementing targeted, innovative, customer centric, business focused initiatives that drive revenue growth by leveraging appropriate resources and partnering with key stakeholders.
• Achieving key region / national sales metrics and implementing strategic initiatives through the radio stations (such as increasing direct local business for stations within the market).
• Managing sales P&L accountability and delivering top financial results and managing accurate forecasting for one of 150+ markets across the United States.
• Implementing the sales strategic plan and direction with the Market Manager in the Region.
• Training sales managers to maximize revenue through inventory management pricing strategy and partnering with the Director of Revenue Management.
• Proactively develop sales force through recruiting, selecting and growing exceptional sales talent, managing / coaching employee performance, and holding employees accountable against business and sales metrics while leading, managing, and overseeing a culture of diversity and high ethical standards.

Requirements: The Director of Sales must possess:

• A minimum of 5-8 years business management within the radio business or a company with strong product/customer interface.
• A proven track record in running successful and profitable sales operations with documented revenue growth success.
• A strong sales talent mindset - exceptional people management and team performance experience.
• Extensive knowledge of sales principles and practices, and an ability to coach others on them.
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple priorities.
• Must have a dynamic presence, stellar written and presentation skills, and excellent communication and influencing abilities across multiple levels.
• Deep and broad business acumen with strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and execute in a fast-paced, active environment.
• An Undergraduate degree strongly preferred.

Promotions Director/Morning Show Co-Host in Huntsville

Description: Clear Channel is looking for a Promotions Director/Morning Show Co-Host for the #1 ranked WDRM (country) radio station.

Responsibilities:

Requirements: Required Skills

• Work with local programming team and sales management to generate creative selling concepts, marketing materials, incentives, and promotional themes/programs
• Project/Event management skills required
• Promotes the desired image of the Radio stations in the local market, to listeners, potential listeners, and the advertising community
• Participates in company training, safety meetings and other meetings and events as directed
• Develop and oversee all promotional and contest initiatives of station
• Write, create and produce on-air promotional announcements.
• Plan and develop station promotions
• Supervise stations contests including originating or adapting ideas, arranging prizes and listener events.
• Maintain accurate records of contestants, and ensure contests are conducted in accordance with FCC regulations and law
• Represent station at community events and promotions.
• Coordinate activities of other departments involved in production of promotions and remotes.
• Maintain stations prize closet, inventory of station premiums and inventory and control of station banners.
• Prepare affidavits for clients attesting to the promotional announcements aired for a particular campaign.
• Coordinate all prizes and winners and make sure prizes are available for front desk distribution.Handle all release forms to insure 1099`s are in order for distribution.

Required Experience

• Three years of on-air radio experience required, excellent verbal and communication skills, outstanding ability to relate and communicate with target audience, positive attitude both on and off the air
• Familiar with NexGen, Vox Pro, and Pro Tools
• Strong knowledge of all FCC rules and regulations.
• Applicants must possess a strong work ethic, be well-read, punctual, and be a team player with a cooperative attitude
• Applicant must be engaging on the air
• Applicant must provide compelling content on the air

P/T Promotions Assistant in Montgomery

Description:

Responsibilities: The ideal individual will assist the Promotions department in effectively and efficiently executing events with a large visible street presence, as well as executing promotional elements and initiatives on-air and online.

Requirements: Required Skills

• Must be outgoing, enjoy working in a team environment, communicate effectively and be prepared to assist with station event planning and execution, as directed.
• Must be versatile and willing to assist sister stations in the Clear Channel Cluster as needed.
• Must have a strong knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and must be comfortable operating within the stations` websites.
• Must be able to do an air shift.

• Must be 18 years or older and able to work a flexible schedule (including weekend and evening events) up to 29 hours a week.
• Must work well under pressure, and have the willingness and ability to learn how to operate promotional equipment.
• Knowledge of Excel, Word Processing, Database Entry, accurate typing abilities, and proficient phone skills needed.
• Must possess a valid driver`s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift objects in excess of 25 lbs. is required.
• Duties also include the set-up and breakdown of promotional event equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Account Executive in Montgomery

Description: Selling radio advertising is financially rewarding and mentally stimulating. Our Account Executives maintain new and existing station advertisers through prospecting and great client service.

Responsibilities: Your primary responsibilities will include cold calling, developing new accounts, writing proposals, coordinating commercial copy-writing and production and ongoing billing collection.

You`ll also be responsible for building relationships and selling radio as a marketing solution to help your client meet their key business challenges.

Requirements:

• Outside sales experience is required
• Motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter responsible for your success
• Must also possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills and be detail oriented
• A valid driver`s license and vehicle.

Chief Engineer in Northport

Description: Under the direct supervision of the Station Manager for Moody Radio South, to install and maintain all radio equipment, to maintain the technical operation within all FCC rules and to maintain the building and grounds. The Chief Engineer will report directly to the Station Manager and operate under the authority of the Chief of Engineering at MBI. Moody Radio South is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Responsibilities:

• Act as Chief Operator of WMFT, WMBV, WMBU and WRNF stations as defined by the FCC. This includes regular travel to each transmitter site for maintenance and repairs
• Monitor and maintain operation of all radio equipment with FCC rules and regulations. Maintain tower and lighting system according to FAA rules.
• Ascertain and record all measurements per legal requirements
• Review operator completed technical logs and program logs for accuracy and compliance with FCC rules
• Maintain a copy of the current FCC rules and regulations
• Perform corrective maintenance to all radio equipment, "on call" emergency repairs and preventive maintenance schedules. Maintain inventory of spare parts. Install new equipment and design new circuits to meet desired objectives
• Coordinate transmitter building, internal systems, non-radio equipment, transmitter grounds and employ outside vendors as required
• Maintain the hardware for all computer systems. Maintain telephone system and act as liaison with service and hardware vendors
• Have working knowledge of I.T. Systems
• Assist in the training of staff members and trainees related to technical issues
• Represent station at church and community events as assigned.
• Independently handle listener correspondence on technical questions. Answer phone when necessary and give authoritative information as assigned and provide counseling as required
• Participate on-air as assigned
• A good understanding of back-up power systems including generators and UPS units
• Keep up with changes in technology through trade publications as well as attending workshops in person or on-line to enhance skills
• Perform related and special duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Have a good working knowledge of computers - networking, WAN, LAN, IP and internet protocol configurations
• Should be proficient in current and past Windows Operating Systems as well as Windows Server versions
• Must possess a strong understanding of electronics theory in general as well as have experience and trouble shooting skills down to component level
• Must possess proven skills and understanding of both high power FM & AM transmitters, repair and maintenance
• Must possess strong understanding of ku-band and C-band satellite uplinks and downlinks and STL equipment. Some hands on experience required
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Will be provided with a station vehicle for which he will be responsible for the maintenance, care and upkeep of that vehicle)
• FCC license or SBE certification helpful
• Associates degree in engineering technology (i.e. DeVry University) or minimum of five years experience
• Complete Broadcasting Questionnaire (click Application below)

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