Gray Television
TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WTOK
Gray Television, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and additional media properties including video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WTOK WTOK‑TV is located in the heart of Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian is known for its musical heritage and cultural attractions. WTOK‑TV is the highest‑rated ABC station in the country and serves the communities of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama with top‑rated news, weather, and sports. The station also offers syndicated programming on the CW, Circle, and myTOK networks.
Our mission is to engage with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting‑edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.
Job Summary / Description 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.
The job is called “TMP.” We will train 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.
Duties / Responsibilities
Direct live and pre‑recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on‑air streams for WTOK.
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; perform robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing, and web production.
Dedicate care of equipment.
Work a variable schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
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.
Application If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
apply now , upload your resume, and references.
Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the
Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal .
WTOK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About WTOK WTOK‑TV is located in the heart of Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian is known for its musical heritage and cultural attractions. WTOK‑TV is the highest‑rated ABC station in the country and serves the communities of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama with top‑rated news, weather, and sports. The station also offers syndicated programming on the CW, Circle, and myTOK networks.
Our mission is to engage with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting‑edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.
Job Summary / Description 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.
The job is called “TMP.” We will train 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.
Duties / Responsibilities
Direct live and pre‑recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on‑air streams for WTOK.
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; perform robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing, and web production.
Dedicate care of equipment.
Work a variable schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements
Work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
Carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
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.
Application If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, type in the job title, station call letters, or click on
apply now , upload your resume, and references.
Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the
Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal .
WTOK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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