Technical Media Producer (Tmp) - Wndu

Gray Media•South Bend, IN

About The Position

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About WNDU: For more than 70 years, WNDU - the NBC Affiliate based on the University of Notre Dame campus has been a trusted source for local news and community service. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming. If you are looking to grow your career and enjoy affordable living, explore our openings. Job Description/Summary: WNDU seeks a high-energy, self-motivated individual with exceptional communication skills to join our team as a Technical Media Producer (TMP). The TMP is a technical lead for production during live or taped studio broadcast productions and is responsible for the setup and operation of the production switcher and associated technical equipment in the Production Control Room and/or live location environment. They are responsible for evaluating and assigning all video inputs, taking into consideration timing and video levels, all while orchestrating the control room setup. The TMP will operate as the right hand of the News Producer to develop and execute the creative and technical “look” of the production by creating special effects via the production switcher and various effects equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience operating as a TMP, live remote, and/or live studio productions with hands-on experience in control room areas such as switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software
Knowledge of current industry standards
Knowledge of video signal flow and video router operations
Knowledge of IP router operations and the software used to edit panels
Must be able to technically operate various models of video switchers, digital effects devices, and other associated ancillary equipment
Experience using ENPS or similar news production systems
Experience using Ross Overdrive automation
Knowledge of current broadcast technologies appropriate to the position's job responsibilities
Knowledge of FCC regulations
Must take ownership and accountability for assigned projects
Computer skills, using MS Office
Able to work flexible, non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Experience using Edius, Adobe Creative Suite editing software preferred

Responsibilities

Set up and operate production switchers and all associated technical equipment in a Production Control Room and/or Live Location environment during live game and/or studio broadcast productions.
Orchestrate control room setup while simultaneously evaluating and assigning all video inputs, taking into consideration timing and video levels
Collaborates with the Producer to execute the technical and artistic vision for each live newscast and/or studio production
Lead the technical portion of the production team during the production setup and coordinate the faxing of their equipment and show elements since their equipment and work passes through the production switcher
Collaborate with traffic and HUB entities needed to verify that all video and audio signals are routed correctly and are making it to their final destinations
During a live and/or studio broadcast production, recall video sources, transitions, and effects, and route studio monitors as instructed by Producers. Continuously monitoring all sources used during production to ensure all video levels look correct and stay in timing, which includes external feeds
Work closely with the Technical Operations and Production Engineering to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems for Live Locations, PCRs, and Studio productions. Making sure each problem is resolved to completion
Collaborates with Production Engineering, Technical Operations, and Production Management to identify and special order any equipment needed for live or taped studio broadcast productions
Creates documentation on switcher builds, effects build, and setup of the switcher for each broadcast production
Operate the Video Switcher for live and pre-taped programming
Where needed, act as Director for certain shows
Communicate with producers, studio, and control room crew to execute live and pre-taped programming
Lead the control room and studio crew to produce regular, special, and live show programming
Work in conjunction with the feeds team for remote guests and live hits
Performs other duties as assigned
Work with remote crews on location, reporters in the field, and remote hosts throughout the day
Communicate with talent in the studio when necessary
Highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks
Ability to consistently function in a high-pressure role and environment
Ability to quickly react to changing priorities and needs
Must be able to troubleshoot difficult problems and develop solutions to address root causes