Bluewater believes in its people. Sure, we care about the bottom line, but we also care about our employees. It means a lot to us to say that all of the key radio people in the River Region call Bluewater home. With very few exceptions, all the top talent are part of our team. From household names like John Garrett, Dr. Sam, Susan Woody, The Skipper, Greg Budell, Michelle C, Bubba, Frank White, Ben Hagler, and Doughboy- it is clear that Bluewater invests in attracting and retaining the best talent for its radio stations.

We have also assembled the best media sales team in the region. With combined experience well over 100 years, this group has helped grow thousands of businesses over the years.

Why does our sales team choose to work at Bluewater?

I have enjoyed working at Bluewater Broadcasting for the last 7 years because I enjoy the family atmosphere provided by the company. I also enjoy having the opportunity to help local businesses grow and reach their goals by advertising with our group of radio stations, not to mention forming new business relationships and friendships that will last a lifetime.

- Jerome Davidson (7 years at Bluewater)

Especially in this economy, it has been great to work for someone who understands that without our clients we could not survive. We have been allowed and encouraged to go above and beyond to help our local people keep their heads above water.

- Cheryl Woodward (24 years selling radio advertising- the last 4 at Bluewater)

Maybe working as a advertising sales rep is what you are destined to do. It’s great if you have media sales experience, but if you don’t, that’s OK. We hire for talent and train for skill. There are certain traits and features built in to the way you are wired and if those are correct, you would be a great fit for our team.

Let’s talk about it.

Send an email to Lanier Harris, Sales Manager, (lharris@bluewaterbroadcasting.com) and attach a copy of your current resume.

Rick Peters will assume programming responsibilities for WBAM. Dr. Sam Faulk will shift from nights to middays on WBAM. Greg Budell will continue working his existing air shifts on WMRK and WQKS, but will be the temporary host of Viewpoint.

General Manager, Terry Barber comments, “this is a very difficult, somber day at Bluewater Broadcasting. Given the economic and political environment that exists, we feel that we must position our company to withstand continued challenging times. The individuals leaving today are solid broadcasters who will be missed.We continue to add new products and innovative ways for businesses to market to our listeners. This now becomes the responsibility of our management and sales team to monetize these products.”

Bluewater Broadcasting, LLC is happy to announce the addition of John Garrett to the Bama Country Morning Show. John Garrett was the original morning show host when Bama Country signed on the air in 2004.

Bluewater Broadcasting Operations Manager, Mike Alan, says “I welcome John Garrett back to the morning time slot. He has been hosting the Legends Lunch on Bama Country for over a year and is well known in Montgomery.”

Changes in the programming line-up are as follows:

5:30a-10a The Bama Country Morning Show with John Garrett

10a-2p Middays with Mike Alan

2p-6p Bubba on Afternoons

Bama Country 98.9 WBAM is known for local shows “Legends Saturday Night” with Bubba as well as “The Legends Lunch” weekdays from 12-1p, Lia weeknights from 7-12p, “Rise Up Country” Sundays from 6-8a, Bob Kingsley 8-12p, and Kix Brooks Sunday 6-10p. Bama Country 98.9 WBAM is owned by Bluewater Broadcasting.

Bluewater Broadcasting operates the following five radio stations: WBAM 98.9 (Bama Country 98.9), WJWZ 97.9 (97.9 JAMZ), WMRK 107.9 (NewsTalk 107.9), WQKS 96.1 (Q96.1) and WACV 1170/ 104.9 (The Gump).

Our Account Executives maintain new and existing station advertisers through prospecting and great client service.

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.

Qualifications:

- 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.

Bluewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Name: Bluewater Broadcasting
Location: Montgomery
Available: Immediately. Full Time.
Posted: 12/8/10

Or, apply to this job
By Mail: Bluewater Broadcasting
Attention: Terry Barber
4101-A Wall Street
Montgomery, AL 36106

By Fax: to Terry Barber at (334) 279-9563

The name has sparked national attention in the radio industry. With all of them wondering why a radio station would name themselves after Forrest Gump. When In-fact, “The Gump” isn’t named after a fictional character played by Tom Hanks at all, but rather, what rapper Deuce Komradz nicknamed the City of Montgomery – a nickname that has caught on over the years with locals.

When asked why the station was flipped from Oldies to Modern Rock, station owner Rick Peters said, “Listening to it in real time makes me realize how OLD all the other rock stations – including my own – sound to real New Rock partisans.  Frankly, for an “old guy”, I find the music a refreshing change from another Pink Floyd or Beatles song. If Radio is losing a whole generation (or two) of listeners to new media such as iPods and Pandora – it’s our own fault.  Gotta give it at least one last try before we decay into a 45+ medium.”

When asked about having to check with a board of directors before the flip Peters responded, “I have the best job in radio. I feel blessed to not have to ask permission or justification for trying something ‘out of the box’. We’re local folks helping local businesses. We’ll see if The Gump is embraced by the market.  It’s always been about shaking things up.”

Shaking things up indeed. You can hear The Gump on 104.9 FM and 1170 AM and on their website 1049thegump.com