TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WSFA
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. Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above.
Requirements
- Must be able to work overnights and weekends.
- Must be able to work a 10 hour/4 day workweek with 3 days off.
- Computer literacy is required.
- At least one year's experience at a commercial TV station.
- A background in communications with strengths in video and editing is desired.
- A keen interest in computer technology is highly desired.
Nice To Haves
- Newscast directing experience is a plus.
- Master Control Operator experience is also a plus.
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.
- Communicate with news, sales, and engineering departments.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
