Clear Channel is currently looking for qualified applicants to fill these positions:

NEWSRADIO 105.5 WERC now has an opportunity for a part-time team player with a full-time positive attitude.  The position requires someone who can work late-nights to prepare news and sound for the next day’s broadcasts, including write and record wraps and fill-in as necessary for day-time anchors.

Desired Skills:

Candidate must exercise good news-judgement and copy writing ability. 

You should remain aware of all local and national News.

You should be social media savvy.

You must be quick with Cool-edit (Adobe Audition) and NexGen. 

Experience with RCS Newsbuilder is helpful.

You must be able to write and deliver both live and recorded Newscasts.

The schedule will usually be Sunday-Thursday nights from 9pm-2am, with some day-time fill-in as needed.

Please send Cover Letter, Resume, and air check demo to:

https://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.

The Alabama Radio Network Seeks

Part-time State News Anchor in Birmingham

ARN and WERC have just graduated another part-time person to a full time job.  We’re now looking for our next state-wide Anchor for the Alabama Radio Network.  The position requires someone who can work early mornings 6 days a week to write and produce network Newscasts for ARN and iHeart Radio.  While this is a part time job, the shift’s hours are very consistent. 

Desired Skills:

• You must exercise good news-judgement and copy writing ability. 
• You should remain aware of all state and national News.
• You should be social media savvy.
• You must be quick with Cool-edit (Adobe Audition) and NexGen. 
• Experience with RCS Newsbuilder is helpful.
• You must be able to work independently
• You must be reliable and dependable.

The schedule will usually be Monday-Saturday mornings 3:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m., although we can be flexible.

If you have already applied for another position at Clear channel-Birmingham, please feel free to apply again.

Please send Cover Letter and Resume to:

https://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.

Account Executive

Birmingham, Al

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.

The Account Executive is responsible for building relationships and selling Clear Channel assets as marketing solutions. The role objective is to achieve revenue targets and services goals while helping clients meet key business challenges. Successful candidates must be motivated, enthusiastic, self-starters who are able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

This is a tough and demanding position where only the motivated succeed. One out of every three Account Executives hired will quit in their first year, but if you are motivated, have a strong desire to succeed and can adapt and overcome, then you are in for a successful and rewarding career with a global media leader.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new leads by cold calling and obtaining face to face appointments.
• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.
• Generate revenue and meet sales targets.
• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with client base and agencies.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with corporate, advertising and public relations communities.
• Solicit funding for broadcast and non-broadcast projects, special events, web streaming and other off-air projects.
• Develop presentations to corporations and agencies designed to sell marketing solutions.
• Maintain an organized format on each sales call, covering all important topics: client marketing analysis, target consumer needs, benefits sought, assignments and follow-up.

Requirements:

• 2+ years prior experience in successful sales role.
• Bachelor`s degree.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to design, deliver and execute marketing strategies and presentations.
• Prior demonstrated prospecting experience through cold calling, networking and meeting functions.
• Proven track record of reaching sales targets and revenue goals.

Clear Channel is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, 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.

If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fast paced company that works on the cutting edge of media and entertainment initiatives and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals; we invite you to apply online today at https://careerchannel.silkroad.com/ where you will have the chance to become part of Clear Channels Competitive Advantage our People.

Clear Channel Website Recruitment

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Melinda Fortner, Administrative Assistant

600 Beacon Parkway West, Suite 400, Birmingham, AL 35209

Fax:  (205) 439-8390     Email:  melindafortner@clearchannel.com

It is the policy of Clear Channel Media & Entertainment to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in all personnel actions. Click here for a copy of our annual EEO report.