Technical Media Prod.

Job Description

Technical Media Prod. - WAGM

TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (PRIMARY) - WAGM

About WAGM:

WAGM is a CBS and FOX affiliate, with the #1 rated 6PM News in the Nation! Bordering Canada to the north, east and west. We serve Aroostook County, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined. Here it is known simply as ''The County''. Enjoy the way life should be, here in the County. With its natural beauty; all four seasons offer new opportunities, from water sports on our numerous lakes, hiking and camping in Aroostook State Park, skiing Big Rock Mountain, or ATVing and snowmobiling our 2300 miles of groomed trails.

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WAGM's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for the web channel, plus adding digital content to the WAGM website and FB under news direction.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WAGM.
• Require skill with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, Harris automation, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and a working knowledge of web production.
• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.
• Work with ENPS, newsroom computer system.
• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas.
• Dedication to care of equipment.
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands.
• Training of new personnel as assigned.
• Assist Production Supervisor in maintaining clean studio and production areas.
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Adding digital content to the WAGM website and FB under news direction
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Great communication and people skills.
• Operating knowledge of PC's and graphics computers.
• Will train the right candidate.

Physical Requirements -
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time, in a colder than usual working conditions/ room temp 65 degrees.
• Good or corrected hearing and vision.
• Ability to speak clearly.
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, cameras, tripods, monitors of up to approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to use a roof rake to clean off out side dishes in inclement weather.

Come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d50z37-3-15-3-154-42 in your application.