
Full Time Job
Newscast Director/ Technical Media Producer
WWSB
- Paid
- Full Time
Job Description
Newscast Director/ Technical Media Producer - WWSBAbout Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WWSB:
Live, work, and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard-worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando, and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast, home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.
Job Summary/Description:
WWSB ABC7, located in Sarasota, Florida is searching for our next Technical Media Producer (TMP) with a background in newscast directing. Every day, you'll breathe life into aggressively produced newscasts in a Ross Overdrive control room.
WWSB ABC7, located in Sarasota, Florida is looking for our next Technical Media Producer (TMP) with a background in newscast directing. The ideal candidate will be a newscast director at heart, thriving on bringing aggressively produced newscasts to life in an automated control room using Ross Overdrive. This individual must be hard-working, self-motivated, and creative. The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This position includes both newscast directing and Master Control duties. Must have some experience directing. Master Control experience is a plus.
PLEASE NOTE: This position supports multiple dayparts & newscasts. You will be scheduled overnights, mornings, and weekends in this initial capacity.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Monitor all broadcast streams for WWSB
- Operate Ross Overdrive & Ross Carbonite Black Switcher
- Direct live newscasts including breaking news, weather, specials, and sports
- Daily work with ENPS newsroom computer system
- Understanding of all equipment in the studio and master control area
- Daily care and maintenance of equipment and studio
- Operate master control Nverzion Automation with a Harmonic Video Server, including the ability to effectively perform the following: commercial/program ingest & QC, Satellite operations, controlling the automation system
- Work closely with other departments to meet all daily demands
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Newscast Directing experience required
- Experience with Ross Overdrive, VizRT, Nverzion automation, ENPS, and non-linear editing systems preferred
- Experience with Adobe Creative Products (Including Photoshop & Premiere Pro) is a plus
- Master Control experience with Nverzion or any automation preferred
- Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments
- Willingness to learn new hardware and software
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)
WWSB-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company
Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gxp154-18-97-14-86-42 in your application.
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Company Profile
WWSB
Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.