TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WHSV
About The Position
The Technical Media Producer has general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for the web channel. The shift will be Mon through Wed, 10 am to 7 pm, and Sat through Sun, 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Other days and hours may be required, such as 3 pm-Mid for coverage, including holidays. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated; the candidate must have suitable transportation to work, including during inclement weather conditions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication, people skills, and an operating knowledge of PCs.
Requirements
- Have some experience with live content, experience working with Ross switchers, and Overdrive is a huge plus
- Ability to learn and/or have knowledge of editing using any professional editing software, such as Adobe Premiere
- Excellent communication, as working with other TMPs, producers, editors, and other stations requires constant communication
- Creativity and Passion are the biggest things that every TMP working at WHSV must have
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated live production experience.
Responsibilities
- Operating - Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, MCR / Harris automation, Platinum House routing system, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop. The successful candidate will operate supporting equipment in Production/Master Control - including the ability to effectively perform operations with robotic camera, prompter, audio, and a working knowledge of in-house web production.
- Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WHSV
- Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
- Occasional operation of Edius editing software
- Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system
- Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas
- Dedication to the care of equipment
- Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
- Training of new personnel as assigned
- Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
