TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVLT
Gray Media, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Overview
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 US 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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most 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 WLVT WVLT is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We produce 58 hours of local news per week on our CBS and CW stations. At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities, yet maintains a small-town feel.
Job Summary/Description The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter logs, EAS events, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing newscasts, operating equipment in master control automation, and various productions. Candidate must have suitable transportation to work, including during inclement weather conditions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and people skills and an operating knowledge of computers.
Duties/Responsibilities
Ross Overdrive production automation & operation
Crispin Master Control operation & automation
Vizrt graphics
Willingness to learn new hardware and software
Effectively perform operations with robotic cameras
Dedication to the care of the equipment
Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
Willingness to grow by taking direction and excelling as a team member
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team
Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
Assist in maintaining a clean studio and TMP area
Variable work schedule due to station needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to lead and make split-second decisions based upon knowledge of directives
Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment
High level of communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent judgment
Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
Qualifications/Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Windows-based applications
Experience in television operations preferred but not required
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to gray.tv/careers current openings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
WVLT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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. 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.
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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 US 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. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most 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 WLVT WVLT is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. We produce 58 hours of local news per week on our CBS and CW stations. At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. In addition to being home to the University of Tennessee's flagship campus, Knoxville sports a walkable downtown, sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities, yet maintains a small-town feel.
Job Summary/Description The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter logs, EAS events, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing newscasts, operating equipment in master control automation, and various productions. Candidate must have suitable transportation to work, including during inclement weather conditions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and people skills and an operating knowledge of computers.
Duties/Responsibilities
Ross Overdrive production automation & operation
Crispin Master Control operation & automation
Vizrt graphics
Willingness to learn new hardware and software
Effectively perform operations with robotic cameras
Dedication to the care of the equipment
Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
Willingness to grow by taking direction and excelling as a team member
Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team
Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
Assist in maintaining a clean studio and TMP area
Variable work schedule due to station needs
Perform other duties as assigned
Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Ability to lead and make split-second decisions based upon knowledge of directives
Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing environment
High level of communication skills, both written and verbal, along with excellent judgment
Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
Qualifications/Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proficient in Windows-based applications
Experience in television operations preferred but not required
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to gray.tv/careers current openings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references. (Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.)
WVLT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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. 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.
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