Technical Media Producer (Asso) - Kbtx
About The Position
KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For nearly 70 years, KBTX has been the dominant choice for local news and entertainment, producing about 40 hours of original content each week across broadcast and streaming platforms. The station is recognized for its quality and innovation, having received numerous awards including a National Edward R Murrow Award for digital innovation and multiple Texas AP Broadcasters and Texas Association of Broadcasters awards. Bryan-College Station is a growing community with a high quality of life, home to Texas A&M University. This role is open to work in KBTX’s state-of-the-art control center and will be responsible for directing live and pre-recorded productions, as well as processing content for two television stations, KBTX.com, and KBTX social media platforms.
Requirements
- Team player with professional attitude and strong communication skills.
- Ability to multitask under time-sensitive deadlines.
- Strong technical and computing skills.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Regular and reasonable work attendance.
- Passing a motor vehicle records check are conditions of employment.
- Successfully passing a drug screen and driving record check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous newscast directing and master control experience is preferred.
- Experience with Ross Overdrive, VizRT, iTX Automation and/or Adobe Creative Cloud applications is a significant plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare/direct live and pre-recorded content for KBTX, CW8 Aggieland, KBTX.com, and KBTX social media platforms.
- Work with other departments including KBTX’s newsroom to coordinate and produce top-rated television and digital programs.
- Monitor on-air signals for KBTX, ingest daily programming and commercials.
- Operate Ross Overdrive automation (including Panasonic robotic cameras, Ross Carbonite Ultra switcher and Calrec audio console), iTX automation, VizRT graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud and supporting equipment in KBTX control center.
- Occasional operation of Grass Valley Edius or similar news editing software.
- Occasional operation of studio teleprompter.
- Regular care and maintenance of studio equipment.
- Work closely with other departments to meet daily demands as necessary.
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
