Technical Media Producer (Primary) - Wsfa

Gray Media • Montgomery, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, is currently accepting applications for a Technical Media Producer ("TMP") to work overnights and weekends. The schedule is a 10 hour/4 day workweek with 3 days off. TMPs work with newscast producers to create, code, and direct live newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive automation systems. The TMP is responsible for master control operations, including rolling commercial breaks, monitoring the on-air signal of WSFA and 4 subchannels, noting EAS and emergency notifications, and ingesting commercials. This position interacts between the news, sales, and engineering departments, requiring good communication skills. Computer literacy is required. Work alongside newscast producers to create coding for newscasts. Direct live newscasts and recorded content. Monitor on-air signals for WSFA and 4 subchannels while keeping required FCC documentation for transmitter logs, EAS notifications, and closed captioning. Ability to set up satellite, LiveU, and microwave live shots. Ingest commercials and communicate with sales and traffic departments to ensure commercial spot delivery. Maintain discrepancy reports to document on-air issues with programming and newscasts. Assist engineering with studio maintenance and upkeep.

Requirements

• At least one year's experience at a commercial TV station.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Good communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A background in communications with strengths in video and editing is desired.
• Newscast directing experience is a plus.
• Master Control Operator experience is also a plus.
• A keen interest in computer technology is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Create, code, and direct live newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive automation systems.
• Perform master control operations, including rolling commercial breaks.
• Monitor the on-air signal of WSFA and 4 subchannels.
• Note EAS and emergency notifications.
• Ingest commercials.
• Work alongside newscast producers to create coding for newscasts.
• Direct live newscasts and recorded content.
• Monitor on-air signals for WSFA and 4 subchannels while keeping required FCC documentation for transmitter logs, EAS notifications, and closed captioning.
• Set up satellite, LiveU, and microwave live shots.
• Ingest commercials and communicate with sales and traffic departments to ensure commercial spot delivery.
• Maintain discrepancy reports to document on-air issues with programming and newscasts.
• Assist engineering with studio maintenance and upkeep.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

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