Technical Media Producer (Primary) - Wwny
About The Position
WWNY Television is seeking a Technical Media Producer to join our team. This position is responsible for directing morning newscasts, maintaining and ensuring the broadcast quality of our on-air product, and performing a variety of technical duties in a fast-paced, live control-room environment. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask and manage time in a deadline-driven environment effectively. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. Candidates should have strong computer skills and a technical aptitude, with working knowledge of PCs, graphics systems, and automation computers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a self-motivated, focused, organized, and solutions-oriented approach. This position requires flexibility to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed to support a 24/7 broadcast operation. Broadcast experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
Requirements
- Must be able to retain and practice FCC Rules, Regulations, and Standards
- Valid NYS Driver’s License
- Strong computer skills
- Strong math/timing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Must possess strong attention to detail skills
- Great communication and people skills.
- Operating knowledge of PCs (graphics and automation computers)
- Must be a team player, self-motivated, focused, well-organized, and solution-oriented
- Must possess strong creative, organizational, and time management skills
- Valid Driver’s License necessary
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time
- Good or corrected hearing and vision
- Good English-speaking skills; the ability to speak clearly
- Careful concentration, ability to stay focused
- Regular use of computer workstation/keyboard
- Occasional lifting of 20- 40 lb equipment (but not limited to) file boxes, camera bag, tapes, lighting equipment, or supplies
- Ability to climb a 15-foot ladder
- Ability to clean off dishes in the parking lot and on the facility roof in inclement weather using a 15lb extended pole roof rake or brush
- Good hearing and vision are necessary
Nice To Haves
- Broadcast experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform live control-room duties in a fast-paced broadcast environment, including managing commercial playlists, executing program, commercial, and promotional changes, monitoring on-air content, logging discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with broadcast standards and FCC regulations.
- Directing morning newscasts
- Maintaining and ensuring the broadcast quality of our on-air product
- Performing a variety of technical duties in a fast-paced, live control-room environment
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
