Iowa Broadcasters Association
Technical Media Producer (Primary)
Iowa Broadcasters Association, Iowa, Louisiana, United States, 70647
About Gray Media
Gray Media, formerly Gray Television, Inc., is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first or second highest‑rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray Digital Media offers national and local clients advanced digital marketing strategies. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KCRG KCRG‑TV9 is the most‑watched and most‑trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we produce more than 7 hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and provide dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.
Job Summary The Technical Media Producer directs live or pre‑recorded productions, monitors KCRG’s and KYOU’s on‑air signals and FCC logs, and ingests/prepares daily programming and commercials for air. Regular assignments involve directing specific newscasts and miscellaneous station productions.
Duties / Responsibilities
Direct live and pre‑recorded productions and monitor all on‑air streams for KCRG and KYOU.
Operate Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, automation, graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control, including robotic camera, prompter, audio, program/commercial ingesting/segmenting, and satellite operation.
Understand FCC logs and broadcast regulations.
Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system.
Know all equipment in the studio and production areas.
Adapt to a variable work schedule due to changing shifts, station projects, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent job experience.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Newscast directing, Master Control, or production assistant experience in a system similar to KCRG’s, with preferred automation and playout software knowledge.
Operating knowledge of PCs and graphics computers.
Understand FCC broadcast regulations.
Required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to work in potentially extreme weather conditions (heat or cold).
Ability to work in an environment with fluctuating noise and light levels.
Ability to climb a ladder.
Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where the company has facilities. The 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 expressly prohibits 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. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Vacancy Type Full Time
Date Posted 11/18/2025
Closing Date 2/16/2026
City Cedar Rapids - 52401
Contact If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. Type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" and upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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About KCRG KCRG‑TV9 is the most‑watched and most‑trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we produce more than 7 hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and provide dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.
Job Summary The Technical Media Producer directs live or pre‑recorded productions, monitors KCRG’s and KYOU’s on‑air signals and FCC logs, and ingests/prepares daily programming and commercials for air. Regular assignments involve directing specific newscasts and miscellaneous station productions.
Duties / Responsibilities
Direct live and pre‑recorded productions and monitor all on‑air streams for KCRG and KYOU.
Operate Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, automation, graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control, including robotic camera, prompter, audio, program/commercial ingesting/segmenting, and satellite operation.
Understand FCC logs and broadcast regulations.
Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system.
Know all equipment in the studio and production areas.
Adapt to a variable work schedule due to changing shifts, station projects, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent job experience.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Newscast directing, Master Control, or production assistant experience in a system similar to KCRG’s, with preferred automation and playout software knowledge.
Operating knowledge of PCs and graphics computers.
Understand FCC broadcast regulations.
Required to sit and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment up to approximately 50 pounds.
Ability to work in potentially extreme weather conditions (heat or cold).
Ability to work in an environment with fluctuating noise and light levels.
Ability to climb a ladder.
Additional Info Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Gray Media complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in every location where the company has facilities. The 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 expressly prohibits 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. Improper interference with the ability of employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Vacancy Type Full Time
Date Posted 11/18/2025
Closing Date 2/16/2026
City Cedar Rapids - 52401
Contact If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. Type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" and upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
Job posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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