TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WTOK

FOX Carolina News • Meridian, MS

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Directing a newscast at WTOK requires the same skills as a gamer. We need tech-minded people to work as a technical media producer at the number one TV station in Meridian, Mississippi. We call the job “TMP.” We will train you to direct live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitor WTOK’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing, directing specific newscasts, miscellaneous station productions, and various elements for digital platforms.

Requirements

• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports, executing automation, and editing video.
• Potential exposure to high noise and unusual light levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WTOK.
• Be able to learn Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, Chyron or VizRT graphics system, Adobe Photoshop, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing, and a working knowledge of web production.
• Dedication to care of equipment.
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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