Tmp / Director . Manager

Job Description

Tmp / Director - Asst. Manager - WWSB

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:
Our directors are called Technical Media Producers (TMPs), and as you can imagine, they do more than direct or push buttons on a master control computer. Multiple times a day, they partner with teammates, including producers, anchors, and our front office, to bring local content to life. Using the latest technology, they help commit to our newsroom philosophy of aggressive showcasing, using targeted rundown layering and studio storytelling. TMPs use programs like Ross Overdrive to breath life into newscasts, and NVerzion to ensure commercials run on time and as scheduled.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a best practices Ross Overdrive Director to get a first stripe as a newsroom manager. Our operations staff is a sub-department of our growing News Department. The Assistant Production Manager partners with the Production Supervisor and News Director to fulfill scheduling, supervising and staff training. Ultimately, s/he is a trusted thought partner for strategic planning and growth.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Daily operation of Ross Overdrive automation in conjunction with ENPS, VizRT Graphics, Bitcentral and Sony robotic cameras for the execution of live newscasts, lifestyle shows and breaking news cut-ins
- Daily operation of Nverzion master control automation to monitor playlists, ingest and quality control programs and spots for broadcast, and record internal and external feeds via satellite
- Commitment to keeping accurate station logs, ensuring the station adheres to FCC guidelines and regulations
- Troubleshoot and maintain control room and studio equipment
- Lead control room using SOPs and best practices to create clean and creative/interesting broadcasts
- Elevate newscasts using new techniques and technology by researching and observing other stations

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Three (3) years' experience with Ross Overdrive experience preferred
- Ability to lead and train staff of directors and master control operators
- Demonstrated understanding of newsroom automation systems
- Understanding of master control automation and workflows, Nverzion experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills as a motivated, self-starter
- Ability to act professionally and effectively while engaging with station & corporate management
- Creative and technical mindset

Qualified, interested applicants may 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 (include your demo reel)

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1wz90-18-227-111-48-42 in your application.