Newscast Director/Technical Media Producer - Wmc-Tv

Gray Media • Memphis, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WMC-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, is hiring a Director/Technical Media Producer for a hybrid role combining live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control responsibilities. The role includes monitoring broadcast signals, commercial playout, and FCC compliance. The station is seeking a reliable, self-motivated team player, whether experienced in television production or looking to begin a career in the field.

WMC-TV is an NBC-affiliated station owned by Gray Television. Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, operating television stations and digital assets across 117 full-power television markets, along with digital marketing, video production, and studio businesses.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in journalism, production, media, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Film, Mass Communication, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in television production.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded newscasts and productions as assigned, and monitor all WMC on-air streams.
• Operate production and master control switchers, automation, graphics, audio, prompter, and PTZ cameras.
• Use Ross OverDrive, VizRT, Digital Broadcast, and related production and master control equipment.
• Perform ingest and playback functions, including commercial and promotional ingest, program ingest and segmenting, and basic desktop editing.
• Coordinate and execute satellite, ENG, and bonded cellular live shots and feeds.
• Maintain awareness of web and digital production workflows and provide support as needed.
• Maintain and understand FCC program and transmitter logs and comply with FCC broadcast regulations.
• Work within the newsroom computer system (NRCS); WMC currently uses ENPS.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of studio, control room, and production-area equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed