TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (F/T - PRIMARY) - WITN
About The Position
WITN is seeking a timely, dependable, motivated individual to join its broadcast operations team and help bring programming and live local news to viewers. The role works behind the scenes in an all-digital production and master-control environment using Harris ADC Automation, the Ross Overdrive Production System, Vizrt graphics, and ENPS. Flexible scheduling is required because WITN delivers content around the clock. The position combines the responsibilities of a master control operator and a director. Work includes acquiring, processing, and quality-checking programming; tuning satellite downlinks; managing programming playlists using Air Client and automation software; maintaining hourly transmitter logs; recording programming or break-inventory discrepancies; troubleshooting; and publishing content to WITN’s digital platforms. The role also directs live newscasts using Ross Overdrive, including pre-coding shows in ENPS and executing them accurately. The director communicates with and cues talent, stays familiar with the rundown, monitors multiple aspects of a show for extended periods, and responds quickly under tight deadlines. Additional work includes editing and publishing video for WITN’s website. A rotating schedule may include overnight, early-morning, and weekend shifts, as well as filling in for others when needed.
Requirements
- Must be timely, dependable, and motivated.
- Excellent computer skills and a good sense of visual and audio integration.
- Ability to maintain focus on multiple aspects of a show for extended periods, check ahead, and remain familiar with the rundown.
- Quick reaction time and ability to perform under tight deadlines.
- Meticulousness and ability to acquire new skills quickly and apply them across a broad range of scenarios.
- Ability to remain focused and on task without direct supervision.
- Comfort with ongoing changes in broadcast technology and ability to adapt routinely to new equipment and workflows.
- Flexible schedules are required.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in communications, broadcast media, or film is ideal.
- Television production or broadcast experience is preferred.
- Film and video production experience is helpful.
- Education and experience in other related fields may be acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Acquire, process, and quality-check programming.
- Tune satellite downlinks and manage programming playlists through Air Client and automation software.
- Maintain hourly transmitter logs and note discrepancies in programming or break inventory.
- Troubleshoot operational issues as needed.
- Publish content to WITN’s digital platforms.
- Pre-code shows in ENPS and direct live newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system.
- Communicate with and cue talent, monitor multiple aspects of a show, and execute newscasts accurately.
- Edit and publish video for WITN’s website.
- Work rotating shifts, potentially including overnight, early-morning, and weekend shifts, and fill in for others when needed.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
