Technical Media Prod

Job Description

TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (PRIMARY) - KBJR

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KBJR:

Duluth is located on Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, then you can consider Duluth paradise. If you prefer the offerings of the big city life, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are a short drive down I-35. Our building, office space and studios are state of the art. Located in Canal Park, considered one of Minnesota's top tourist destinations. We have views of Lake Superior and the Hillside of Downtown Duluth. We are walking distance to the Lakewalk, Aerial Lift Bridge and many fine restaurants, shops, and clubs.

Learn more about Duluth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohxvt9jZbLg
See what our employees have to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yxmd2PLChk

Job Summary/Description:

The successful candidate is responsible for several tasks including but not limited to quality controlling commercials and content and timing live events. They will also direct live newscasts, edit video and maintain the studio.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Operate the Master Control automation
- Monitor multiple program streams to ensure correct programming and commercial run times, record any discrepancies
- Prepare the electronic playlist
- Ingest commercials, programming, and other material into automation system for broadcast
- Code Scripts for Newscasts and Direct Live Newscasts
- Oversee changing batteries in the wireless mics, IFBs and setting up anchor/reporter positions
- Edit video for newscasts (Experience with Grass Valley Edius or Adobe Premiere preferred.)
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of TV video production
- Previous experience directing live broadcasts preferred
- Previous experience with non-linear video editing. (Grass Valley Edius or Adobe Premiere preferred.)
- Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this position. Along with the ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and problem-solve
- Must be able to handle high-stress situations and pressure deadlines

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KBJR-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqwq8x-44-192-95-161-42 in your application.