Technical Media Producer (F/T - Primary) - Witn

Gray Media•Greenville, NC

About The Position

WITN-TV is seeking a timely, dependable, motivated individual to join its broadcast operations team and bring programming and live local news to viewers. The position 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. The role encompasses both master control operation and directing. Flexible scheduling is required to support around-the-clock content delivery. The Technical Media Producer handles program acquisition, processing, quality-control checks, satellite downlink tuning, and programming playlist management through Air Client and automation software. The role also includes maintaining hourly transmitter logs, noting programming or break-inventory discrepancies, troubleshooting, and publishing content to WITN’s digital platforms. As a director, the employee pre-codes shows in ENPS and executes live newscasts using Ross Overdrive to an error-free standard. Success requires strong computer skills, attention to visual and audio integration, sustained focus across multiple show elements, familiarity with the rundown, and the ability to lead, communicate with, and cue talent. Quick reactions and effective performance under tight deadlines are essential. Additional duties include editing and publishing video for WITN’s website and filling in for others as needed. Rotating schedules may include overnight, early morning, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Must be dependable, motivated, meticulous, and able to learn and apply new skills quickly.
Must be able to remain focused and on task without direct supervision.
Must be comfortable adapting to changing broadcast technology, equipment, and workflows.
Must have strong computer skills and a good sense of visual and audio integration.
Must be able to maintain focus for extended periods, react quickly, and perform under tight deadlines.
Flexible schedules are required; rotating schedules may include overnight, early morning, and weekend shifts.

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 broadcast operations issues as needed.
Publish content to WITN’s digital platforms.
Pre-code shows in ENPS and direct live newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system, executing shows to an error-free standard.
Monitor multiple aspects of a show, check ahead, and stay familiar with the rundown.
Lead, communicate with, and cue talent during newscasts.
Edit and publish video for WITN’s website.
Fill in for others when needed.