WAKA Action 8 News

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who volunteered, donated, and assisted during our Action 8 Day Telethon with FriendshipMission. Friendship Mission is a refuge for the homeless and hungry in the River Region. They serve men, women, and children with food, shelter and resources to become self-sufficient. Your donations go a long way in helping them continue this mission. If you missed the telethon you can still donate here: https://lnkd.in/exjUCaWK or here: https://lnkd.in/eBrk8WgC

Who remembers the days of working at the station or visiting for an interview? #WAKA #Montgomery #Memories

We are hiring! News Producer position open: WAKA-8 is accepting applications for a NEWS PRODUCER for the local CBS affiliate, WAKA-TV CBS8 and the local ABC affiliate WNCF-TV ABC32 in Montgomery, AL. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who can write clear, accurate scripts and create a compelling newscast while meeting deadlines. Must be able to communicate and work well with others and perform duties in the control room during a live newscast. The successful candidate must also be able to monitor our website and social media platforms and make updates with text, photos and videos, as needed. Schedule may vary each week. At least one-year experience as a news producer is preferred. A College Degree in Broadcast Journalism preferred. Please email your resume, cover letter, DVD or link to jobs@waka.com or email Human Resources, WAKA Action 8 News, 120 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 100, Montgomery, AL 36109. No phone calls, please. EOE

We're Hiring! Check out our new job posting for a PROMOTIONAL SALES ASSISTANT: Do you want to work in a fun, creative environment where you are part of a team focused on your local community helping to grow small businesses and making a positive impact? Broadcast television stations are important leaders in their respective markets not just for news and information but also for proven marketing solutions and coordinated sales initiatives are a very important part of that equation. WAKA Action 8 News is looking for a dynamic and creative individual to join our staff as Promotional Sales Assistant to implement our sales promotions and special events. This position would work with our sales team for WAKA (CBS), WBMM (CW), WNCF (ABC), EAKA (MeTV) and WAKA Digital. Position Responsibilities: · Executing all on-air promotional and event campaigns, and sales/marketing initiatives (minus digital) · Working with Digital Marketing Assistant to coordinate continuity with logos and station messaging · Managing the logistics and time lines for all station events  · Coordinating station promotional items · Handling prize coordination with viewers for varying campaigns · Set up contesting and sales promotion postings on waka.com · Updating and creating sales/marketing collateral including distribution to sales team and updating sales drive · Maintaining all political files (physical and digital) · Working with the traffic department on key projects · Coordinate weekly promotional meetings · Handle special requests from Account Executives for customized presentations · Report to Sales Management Requirements: · Experience with executing promotions/special events. · Graphic design (Adobe Photoshop), Final Cut editing, social media content production and website posting experience a plus · Highly organized and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment · Creativity · Aptitude to take direction and handle additional assigned responsibilities · Ability to execute independently and meet all deadlines · Excellent written and verbal skills · Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) · Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, advertising, communications or a similar field is preferred · Use of Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus · Media background experience is a plus If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to Steffanie Patterson, General Sales Manager at spatterson@waka.com or mail to Human Resources, WAKA-8, 100 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 120, Montgomery, AL 36109. No phone calls, please. EOE

Everybody loves a great deal, and WAKA Action 8 News is pleased to have a great partnership with Dining For Charities. We have 18 current partners that are offering up to 50% off for their business. We have many restaurants, but we also have entertainment venues. One of the best things about this program is that 15% of the proceeds of purchased certificates goes to a nonprofit partner. Our current partner is Friendship Mission. So, if you are looking for excellent dining/entertainment options and to help out local charities, click here: https://lnkd.in/dNJDaQcY Or if you have a business that you'd like to partner with in this program, send us a message. #mymgm #diningforcharities #community #partners

Johnny Adams Law Firm and WAKA Action 8 News awarded another nonprofit partner, Alabama Shakespeare, with a check as part of our 3 Degree Guarantee. Our Weather Authority team was pretty accurate at getting those high temperatures right. https://lnkd.in/gU_XTa58

One Place Family Justice Center invites you to come to a prayer service tonight honoring victims of sexual assault. See below for more information. ONE PLACE Family Justice Center #mymgm #community

A round of applause goes out to all our amazing participants who joined us on the green to drive out hunger! Your support and generosity have made our golf tournament a huge success. Together, we can positively impact the lives of those in need. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful event. #DriveOutHunger #HeartofAlabamaFoodBank #waka8news #FeedingHopebyFightingHunger

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Lagoon Park last Thursday to Drive Out Hunger! You are helping us feed our neighbors across Alabama! Heart of Alabama Food Bank