Technical Media Producer

Job Description

About WHSV:

Located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, WHSV has been serving our community since 1953. Our family of networks now includes ABC, CBS, FOX and MeTV. In addition, we offer a full suite of digital marketing solutions - from streaming video to social media advertising. We are the Valley's number one rated news source.

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station'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. The shift will be Monday through Friday 3am to 1pm. Other days and hours may be required, including holidays. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated, and the candidate must have suitable transportation to work, including during inclement weather conditions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and people skills and an operating knowledge of PCs.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Operating - Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, MCR / Harris automation, Platinum House routing system, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop. Successful candidate will operate supporting equipment in Production/Master Control - including the ability to effectively perform operations with robotic camera, prompter, audio, and a working knowledge of in-house web production.
• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WHSV
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
• Occasional operation of Edius editing software
• 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 in maintaining clean studios and production areas
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Physical Requirements -
• Sitting or standing for long periods
• Good or corrected hearing and vision
• Good English speaking skills, the ability to speak clearly
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, cameras, tripods, monitors (greater than 50 lbs.)
• Possibility of in working extreme weather conditions
• Potential exposure to high noise or unusual light levels
• Ability to work on studio lighting fixtures on a ladder – higher than 10 ft.

Miscellaneous -
• Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands, or possible permanent schedule changes
• Work assignments will at times include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Regular and reasonable work attendance is required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated

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)

WHSV-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro7pz6-216-73-216-177-42 in your application.