Job Description
Technical Media Prod. - WFSB
TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (PRIMARY) - WFSB
About WFSB:
Would you like to work in beautiful Southern New England? WFSB in Connecticut provides the community with the dominant #1 rated local award-winning local news, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE doppler radar, breaking news, traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.
Job Summary/Description:
The Technical Producer is responsible for operating studio and remote production equipment during Newscasts, Lifestyle, and Sports shows - both live and recorded. Candidates must have experience with automated video/audio production systems, Chyron, Avid iNews, robotic and handheld cameras, wireless microphone systems, lighting boards, LiveU, and livestream servers. This position supports news, engineering and programming with a commitment to the production of high quality and error free programs and events.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Executing newscasts using the Grass Valley Ignite Automation System and building functionality within that system
- Coding rundowns in Avid iNews.
- Supporting all studio operations, including distributing & maintaining wireless microphones, operating studio cameras via the Telemetries system, and assisting Technical Producers during their shows.
- Communicating effectively with team members in the newsroom, live in the field, and in various other departments daily.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Completion of high school. Bachelor's degree in broadcast television or media preferred.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on control room experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining the Grass Valley Ignite Automation system.
Interested applicants can, 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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
WFSB-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb26kx-3-15-140-134-42 in your application.