Technical Media Producer (Asso) - Wtok

Gray Media • Meridian, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WTOK-TV is seeking a tech-minded Technical Media Producer (TMP) to support production at its television station in Meridian, Mississippi. The station will train the producer to direct live and pre-recorded productions, monitor WTOK’s on-air signals and transmitter, maintain FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments include desktop video editing, directing assigned newscasts, producing other station content, and preparing elements for digital platforms.

The role uses production and master control systems and equipment, including automation, video switchers, graphics systems, cameras, prompters, audio equipment, and tools for ingesting and editing content. The schedule may vary due to changing shifts, staffing turnover, and station projects. The producer is also responsible for caring for equipment and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, five days per week.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer for email, preparing reports, executing automation, and editing video.
• Ability to learn and use the listed production and master control systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned.
• Monitor WTOK’s on-air streams, signals, and transmitter, and monitor FCC logs.
• Ingest daily programming and commercials.
• Edit video on a desktop and direct assigned newscasts and other station productions.
• Prepare and produce elements for digital platforms, including performing web production tasks.
• Learn and operate production and master control systems and supporting equipment, including robotic cameras, prompters, audio equipment, graphics systems, and video switchers.
• Perform commercial and promotional ingesting, program ingesting and segmenting, and satellite, ENG, and bonded cellular operations.
• Care for station equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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