Technical Media Producer

Job Description

Technical Media Producer

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVUE
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.
About WVUE:
WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.
Job Summary/Description:
TMP will code and operate Ross Overdrive and related equipment for newscasts. They will also perform Master Control duties, including monitoring on-air channels and ingesting programming and commercials.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Code live and pre-recorded content for WVUE and operate Ross Overdrive and related equipment.
• Work with other departments, including WVUE's newsroom, to coordinate and produce top-rated television and digital programs.
• Monitor on-air signals for WVUE, ingest daily programming and commercials.
• Operate Ross Overdrive automation (including Panasonic robotic cameras, Ross Carbonite Ultra switcher, and Calrec audio console), VizRT graphics, and supporting equipment in the WVUE control center.
• Regular care and maintenance of studio equipment.
• Work closely with other departments to meet daily demands as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned
**WVUE is a 24-hour operation. This position requires schedule flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.**
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Team player with professional attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong technical and computing skills.
• Previous newscast directing and master control experience is preferred.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive and/or VizRT is a definite plus.
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)
WVUE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-128jex-216-73-216-181-42 in your application.