Technical Media Producer

Job Description

Technical Media Producer

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WHSV
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$18.00/hr.
Shift/Schedule:
Monday - Wednesday (10:00 am - 7:00 pm) and Saturday - Sunday (6:30 am - 2:30 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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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 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 Mon through Wed, 10 am to 7 pm, and Sat through Sun, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. 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. The pay is $18.00/hr.
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. A 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, the newsroom computer system
• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas
• Dedication to the 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:
Qualifications:
• Have some experience with live content, experience working with Ross switchers, and Overdrive is a huge plus
• Ability to learn and/or have knowledge of editing using any professional editing software, such as Adobe Premiere
• Excellent communication, as working with other TMPs, producers, editors, and other stations requires constant communication
• Creativity and Passion are the biggest things that every TMP working at WHSV must have
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 working in 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

Education:
Required
Degree related to Film/TV/Digital Media or communication studies
Preferred
Demonstrated live production experience
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 Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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