NEWSCAST DIRECTOR - WANF
Gray Media, Atlanta, GA, United States
About Gray Media
Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 markets. It also operates Gray Digital Media and other production facilities.
Job Summary The Newscast Director and Technical Media Producer oversee live newscasts, breaking news and special projects using Ross OverDrive automation. They coordinate technical production from pre‑production to broadcast, ensuring clean delivery and quick responses to on‑air changes.
Responsibilities
Code and execute live productions using Ross OverDrive, coordinating with producers, editors, photographers, and talent.
Operate automation systems, pre‑prep studio, microphones, IFB, lighting and generate rundowns in ENPS.
Communicate with show producers to resolve challenges and ensure a clean, broadcast‑ready product.
Maintain Ross switchers/servers, Wheatstone audio, Telemetrics robotics, and Chyron graphics.
Qualifications
Completion of high school or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in broadcast television production or media preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands‑on control‑room experience (switching, audio, graphics, CG, robotics, automation software).
Experience as a news or technical director strongly preferred.
Experience operating and maintaining automation tools and software preferred.
Experience using Edius editing software preferred.
Key Skills and Abilities
Highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks.
Self‑directed and proactive, ensuring results and adherence to strict deadlines.
Strong leadership skills and ability to guide a team.
Thrives in high‑pressure environments and reacts quickly to changing priorities.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to develop solutions to root causes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel Approximate travel required: 5%.
Other Information Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. 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.
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Job Summary The Newscast Director and Technical Media Producer oversee live newscasts, breaking news and special projects using Ross OverDrive automation. They coordinate technical production from pre‑production to broadcast, ensuring clean delivery and quick responses to on‑air changes.
Responsibilities
Code and execute live productions using Ross OverDrive, coordinating with producers, editors, photographers, and talent.
Operate automation systems, pre‑prep studio, microphones, IFB, lighting and generate rundowns in ENPS.
Communicate with show producers to resolve challenges and ensure a clean, broadcast‑ready product.
Maintain Ross switchers/servers, Wheatstone audio, Telemetrics robotics, and Chyron graphics.
Qualifications
Completion of high school or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in broadcast television production or media preferred.
Minimum two years of experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands‑on control‑room experience (switching, audio, graphics, CG, robotics, automation software).
Experience as a news or technical director strongly preferred.
Experience operating and maintaining automation tools and software preferred.
Experience using Edius editing software preferred.
Key Skills and Abilities
Highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks.
Self‑directed and proactive, ensuring results and adherence to strict deadlines.
Strong leadership skills and ability to guide a team.
Thrives in high‑pressure environments and reacts quickly to changing priorities.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to develop solutions to root causes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Travel Approximate travel required: 5%.
Other Information Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. 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.
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