TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (MCO & PROD.) - WOIO/WUAB

Technical Media Producer (MCO & PROD.) - WOIO/WUAB

Job Category:

Engineer
Requisition Number:

TECHN016372
Locations:

Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
Salary:

$43,000 - $50,000/yr.
Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)
Job Type:

Full-Time
Responsibilities

Direct newscasts, special programs, breaking news, live sports, and severe weather.
Provide quality‑control support to network and local programming.
Operate Ross Overdrive, Chyron graphics, and Bitcentral playout; monitor on‑air signals, transmitters, FCC logs; ingest daily programming and commercials; monitor Crispin automation playlist.
Monitor all broadcast streams for WOIO, WUAB, WTCL & WOHZ.
Master control operation of live sporting events.
Operate Ross Overdrive & Ross Acuity Switcher, Chyron graphics, and Bitcentral playout.
Technical direct live newscasts including breaking news, weather, specials, and sports.
Work daily with the ENPS newsroom computer system.
Operate master control Crispin Automation with a Harmonic Video Server—ingest & QC programs, satellite operations, and automation control.
Operate between multiple control rooms with consistent performance and effective communication.
Perform all master control needs, including media management, automation playout, and quality‑control.
Communicate effectively with newsroom personnel and handle changing situations.
Adhere to all FCC procedures and requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Experience with Ross Overdrive, Chyron, Bitcentral, Crispin automation, and ENPS.
Master control experience with Crispin or any automation preferred.
Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments.
Computer experience and willingness to learn.
Experience in master control and/or newscast directing preferred.
Dependable, detail‑oriented, able to work under pressure with strict deadlines; strong multitasking skills.
Strong communication and self‑starter ability.
Ability to adapt quickly to instant changes in newscasts and modify pre‑planned scripting (Overdrive).
Benefits

Comprehensive medical (Rx), dental, and vision coverage.
Health savings account with company contributions.
Flexible spending account.
Employer‑paid life and disability benefits.
Paid parental leave benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy benefits.
401(k) plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions.
Employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage.
Paid time off, including relocation PTO.
Focus on Caring.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees’ ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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