TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (MCO 7 PROD) - WTAP
About The Position
The Technical Media Producer (TMP) directs newscasts, special programs, breaking news, live sports, and severe weather coverage, and provides quality-control support for network and local programming. The role directs live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive, VizRt graphics, and robotic cameras. It also monitors on-air signals, transmitters, FCC logs, and Nverzion programming automation, and ingests daily programming and commercials. The position combines responsibilities similar to those of a master control operator and a technical director. It works closely with news producers to create and execute dynamic, fast-paced newscasts. The TMP may also work on live remote productions, including an annual Sunday telethon and high school football games. The position requires a positive team player with a passion for broadcast media.
Requirements
- Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments.
- Computer experience and willingness to learn.
- Dependable, focused, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong multitasking skills.
- Ability to work and communicate well with others while also being a self-starter.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in newscasts and modify preplanned news automation scripting.
- Ability to communicate effectively within the Media Control team.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all broadcast streams for WTAP, WIYE, and WOVA.
- Operate master control for live sporting events.
- Technically direct live newscasts, including breaking news, weather, special programs, and sports.
- Use the ENPS newsroom computer system to insert commands for Overdrive newscast automation.
- Understand and operate equipment in the studio and master control area.
- Provide daily care and maintenance of equipment and the studio.
- Operate Nverzion automation and video servers, including ingesting and quality-checking commercials and programs to ensure syndicated programs and commercials are available for playlist playback.
- Work across multiple control rooms while maintaining performance and communicating effectively with the Media Control team.
- Monitor on-air signals, the transmitter, FCC logs, and programming automation.
- May work on live remote productions, including the annual telethon and high school football games.
- Adhere to FCC procedures and requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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