Full Time Job
Technical Media Producer
Gray Television
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
Technical Media Producer - Wafb
About WAFB:
WAFB Channel 9 is the CBS network affiliate located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the 94th market in the country. The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana.
Over the following decades, Channel 9 created the number one news organization in South Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news. Our anchors, reporters, producers, photographers and marketing team have won numerous awards from the Associated Press, Emmy Suncoast Chapter, Regional and National Edward R Murrows, and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. A number of investigative reports by WAFB 9News on various topics have even resulted in changes in state law.
Job Summary/Description:
WAFB, Baton Rouge, LA has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. A TMP combines the roles of a traditional newscast director and master control operator. This successful candidate is an excellent time manager, knowledgeable and capable newscast director using news production automation and ENPS, has some experience in master control duties and experience ingesting and reviewing programming and commercial content. A successful candidate may be asked to work any shift including weekends or holidays. If you are someone with a technical background and you enjoy a fast paced live television environment this position may be a perfect fit for you.
Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Code and Direct live and pre-recorded news productions.
- Running master control programming, ingest commercials and program content.
- Work with producers and team to prepare for newscasts.
- Monitoring on-air signals, transmitter readings, and other FCC duties as assigned.
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- The successful candidate must possess strong communications and people skills.
- Knowledgeable at operating PCs and automation software.
- Prior production and master control experience is a plus.
- Requires skill with Ross Overdrive and Crispin Automation, Ross production switcher, Logitek audio console, VizRt graphics, PTZ cameras, Prompter operation, and all supporting Production and Master Control equipment.
- Additional training will be necessary for successful applicant, and provided by the station.
◘ Interested applicants can apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings search for station call letters and attach your resume
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz5qj2-44-192-47-250-42 in your application.
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Gray Television
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.