TECHNICAL MEDIA DIRECTOR - WMTV Job at Gray Television, Inc. in Madison

Overview

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station in the market, recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms. WMTV has been honored with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association News Operation of the Year (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) and the Edward R. Murrow Regional Overall Excellence Award (2024, 2022).

Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (TMP) operates the equipment in the broadcast control center to keep WMTV on-air and online, directs live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation with ENPS coding, and handles master control duties including recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming. The position offers opportunities for video editing and field directing. We are also seeking a Newscast Director to join our team, with a focus on teamwork and delivering a high-quality show.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitoring and quality control of all inbound and outbound broadcast signals, ensuring content airs as intended and is logged
• Maintaining compliance with FCC and other governmental regulations
• Directing assigned live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
• Preparing production rundowns for automation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
• Understanding equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas
• Editing video for playback and collaborating with the news team to ensure quality
• Field directing special projects including WMTV\'s "Share your Holidays", UW Madison\'s Homecoming Parade, and the "On the Road" segment

Qualifications/Requirements

• 2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred; training will be provided for the right candidate. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
• Proven ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Strong commitment to working well in a team and willingness to train others
• Positive attitude and adaptability to change
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends if needed

How to Apply

If you feel qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit the Gray Television careers page at the site below, enter the job title or station call letters, or click on the apply now option, then upload your resume, cover letter, and references: https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings

Current employees may apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

Additional Info

WMTV/Gray Media is a drug-free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with job duties may result in discipline up to dismissal.

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