TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER - KYTV/KSPR

FOX Carolina News•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Gray Television, Inc. is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. KY3 and KSPR are part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is a dominant NBC affiliate, and KSPR is an ABC station. The combined newsrooms produce newscasts for KY3, KSPR, and KYCW (a high-rated CW station). KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas and is known for its award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage, community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. This role is responsible for master control operation, transmitter remote control, video control, and satellite reception control. The Technical Media Producer will monitor all on-air content, handle teleprompting for newscasts, check studio lights, code newscasts for Overdrive, operate Cambotics and Logitech, and must have basic knowledge of video switchers.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of TV video production.
Videotape experience - must be familiar with multiple tape and tapeless formats.
General knowledge of TV broadcasting.
Working knowledge of Crispin Video Server.
Working knowledge of Ross Overdrive and Cambotics.
Basic knowledge of ENPS.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions, able to communicate clearly.
Must be able to operate analog and digital broadcast equipment, software, broadcast videotape recorders, video servers, audio/video routers, audio and video control consoles, satellite receivers, and television transmitters.
Proficient use of computers, including Microsoft Office and Google.
Basic knowledge of station programming schedule.
Ability to stay focused while monitoring signal quality and programming accuracy.
Must be able to handle high-stress situations and pressure deadlines.
Able to react quickly to changing circumstances while remaining calm.
Attention to detail is required.
Must have good problem-solving skills.
Leadership skills needed.
Ability to work independently with little supervision, initiative to address issues immediately.
Able to work well with others in the department as well as other departments.
Must be flexible to work any shift, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.
Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment.
High School diploma or GED is required.

Nice To Haves

SBE certification a plus

Responsibilities

Operate the master control automation.
Oversee changing batteries in the wireless mics, IFBs, and setting up anchor/reporter positions.
Code Scripts through ENPS.
Anticipate/prepare for breaking news.
Monitor multiple program streams to ensure correct programming and commercial run times, record any discrepancies.
Prepare the electronic playlist that facilitates program streams.
Ingest commercials, programming, and other material into automation system for broadcast - input and trim spots.
Operate Ross Cambotics.
Operate Ross Overdrive and must have a basic knowledge of video switchers.
Operate Logitech audio.
Help change studio lights and operate a light board . . . setup studio for broadcast.
Operate a prompter for newscast.
Tune in live shots for news.
Coordinate satellite feeds.
React quickly and appropriately to any issues with equipment and breaking news.
Communicate any issues in detail; communicate with producers before live newscast on unusual changes.
Interact with other departments to obtain missing broadcast material, clarify instructions, and/or resolve technical issues.
Work weekend and weekday shifts.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.