Gray Television
BUILDER/FABRICATOR/ CO-HOST - POWERNATION STUDIOS (Gray Media Group)
Gray Television, Franklin, Tennessee, us, 37068
About Gray Media
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About PowerNation Studios PowerNation Studios is a full‑service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content located in Franklin, TN. The studio produces America’s #1 automotive how‑to television franchise, PowerNation, currently producing popular shows: Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Dirt & Trails. PowerNation content reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on Gray affiliate TV stations and through digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and supported by over 7.2 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gray Media, Inc.
Job Summary/Description Power Studios in Franklin, TN is hiring a Builder/Fabricator/Co‑Host. This is a regular, full‑time position with company benefits. Proven skills in vehicle project planning, mechanics, and fabrication are required. Experience with off‑road and 4x4 vehicles is required. The role involves working with the Show Producer to conceive projects and editorial for the shows, providing the work required for project building, acquiring parts necessary for each production shoot, and collaborating with other employees to ensure editorial obligations are met. The position also requires appearing on camera in the shows or other productions.
Duties/Responsibilities
Work with Producer and other staff to plan and build off‑road and 4X4 vehicle projects.
Collaborate with Producer/Director on editorial content for all episodes; content must be technically correct and written for television production.
Provide mechanical and fabrication work required in project building and testing, using the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project, and the employee may be required to work without assistance.
Acquire necessary parts for all projects; ensure each part is correct and functions on the project prior to production.
Utilize PowerNation’s system for requesting parts and maintain thorough records of project vehicles and parts.
Work with the Producer to ensure the project is ready and fully prepared on production days to begin work without delay.
Have a complete and total understanding of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned shop.
Work with other staff members to ensure the editorial requirements of advertiser contracts are fulfilled per the Producer/Director’s direction.
Assist the Producer of the show to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, keep the studio clean, and tools in their proper place.
Qualifications/Requirements
Some college or technical school and appropriate technical certifications.
Experience with automotive mechanical work and fabrication.
Expertise in off‑road & 4X4 vehicles.
Good on‑camera voice and appearance.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to plan projects and content based on the Producer’s direction and advertiser contract requirements.
Ability to assist the Sales team in working with vendors to procure parts.
Ability to collaborate with Producer/Directors, Technical Producers, Videographers, and Sales Executives to creatively and accurately display advertiser products.
POWERNATION STUDIOS/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About PowerNation Studios PowerNation Studios is a full‑service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content located in Franklin, TN. The studio produces America’s #1 automotive how‑to television franchise, PowerNation, currently producing popular shows: Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Dirt & Trails. PowerNation content reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on Gray affiliate TV stations and through digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and supported by over 7.2 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gray Media, Inc.
Job Summary/Description Power Studios in Franklin, TN is hiring a Builder/Fabricator/Co‑Host. This is a regular, full‑time position with company benefits. Proven skills in vehicle project planning, mechanics, and fabrication are required. Experience with off‑road and 4x4 vehicles is required. The role involves working with the Show Producer to conceive projects and editorial for the shows, providing the work required for project building, acquiring parts necessary for each production shoot, and collaborating with other employees to ensure editorial obligations are met. The position also requires appearing on camera in the shows or other productions.
Duties/Responsibilities
Work with Producer and other staff to plan and build off‑road and 4X4 vehicle projects.
Collaborate with Producer/Director on editorial content for all episodes; content must be technically correct and written for television production.
Provide mechanical and fabrication work required in project building and testing, using the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project, and the employee may be required to work without assistance.
Acquire necessary parts for all projects; ensure each part is correct and functions on the project prior to production.
Utilize PowerNation’s system for requesting parts and maintain thorough records of project vehicles and parts.
Work with the Producer to ensure the project is ready and fully prepared on production days to begin work without delay.
Have a complete and total understanding of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned shop.
Work with other staff members to ensure the editorial requirements of advertiser contracts are fulfilled per the Producer/Director’s direction.
Assist the Producer of the show to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, keep the studio clean, and tools in their proper place.
Qualifications/Requirements
Some college or technical school and appropriate technical certifications.
Experience with automotive mechanical work and fabrication.
Expertise in off‑road & 4X4 vehicles.
Good on‑camera voice and appearance.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to plan projects and content based on the Producer’s direction and advertiser contract requirements.
Ability to assist the Sales team in working with vendors to procure parts.
Ability to collaborate with Producer/Directors, Technical Producers, Videographers, and Sales Executives to creatively and accurately display advertiser products.
POWERNATION STUDIOS/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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