Technical Media Producer (Primary) - Wvlt

Gray Media • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter logs, EAS events, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing newscasts, operating equipment in master control automation, and various productions. 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 computers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Windows-based applications

Nice To Haves

• Experience in television operations preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Ross Overdrive production automation & operation
• Crispin Master Control operation & automation
• Vizrt graphics
• Willingness to learn new hardware and software
• Effectively perform operations with robotic cameras
• Dedication to the care of the equipment
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
• Willingness to grow by taking direction and excelling as a team member
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Assist in maintaining a clean studio and TMP area
• Variable work schedule due to station needs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to lead and make split-second decisions based upon knowledge of directives
• Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• High level of communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent judgment
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED