Technical Media Producer

Job Description

Technical Media Producer

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WWNY
About Gray Television:
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 43 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.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 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
Salary/Wage:
$37,000-$38,000/yr (DOE)
Shift/Schedule:
Mon. - Fri.
Job Type:
Full-Time
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About WWNY:
Lights, Camera, Action…This is your opportunity to work in today's fast-paced digital television industry! Since 1954, WWNY-TV has been a broadcast leader and pioneer for our television audience in the north country. We are a broadcast visionary. We are known for our state-of-the-art facility and premier technology. Often the first to integrate innovative broadcasting products into our production and news departments. We bring big city production and professionalism to upstate New York and have a dedicated, award-winning staff both in front and behind the cameras. If you want to build your career and work with some of the most professional and creative minds in the business, this is the job for you. Geographically, we're nestled between Lake Ontario, the 1000 Islands, Southeast Ontario, Canada, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the beautiful Adirondacks. This region offers an abundance of recreation and a plethora of things to do. Send your resume and reel to us right now!
Job Summary/Description:
WWNY Television has an opening for a Technical Media Producer. Expected to maintain and ensure the broadcast quality of our on-air product and perform duties in a live control-room environment. Direct live and prerecorded productions as assigned for 7News programming.
Performs live control-room duties in a fast-paced environment, including managing commercial playlists, executing program commercial/promotional changes, logging discrepancies, and upholding broadcast standards and FCC regulations. Strong attention to detail, multitasking, and time management skills are necessary. Direct live newscasts and working with the following platforms: Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher (Acuity), ENPS, Xpression Graphics, Adobe Suite, supporting equipment in Production/Master Control - including the ability to effectively perform operations with robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, and a working knowledge of non-linear editing.
Must work well unsupervised and within a team environment. Must possess troubleshooting, analytical skills, and work well under pressure. Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule to support a broadcast environment which includes mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Candidate should be technically inclined with sharp computer skills. Training provided. Broadcast experience preferred, but not required.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Great communication and people skills.
• Operating knowledge of PCs (graphics and automation computers).
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, focused, well organized, and solution-oriented.
• Must possess strong creative, organizational, and time management skills.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Must be able to retain and practice FCC Rules, Regulations, and Standards
• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Strong computer skills
• Strong math/timing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail skills
Physical Requirements:
• Great communication and people skills.
• Operating knowledge of PCs (graphics and automation computers)
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, focused, well organized, and solution-oriented
• Must possess strong creative, organizational, and time management skills
• Valid Driver's License necessary
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Good or corrected hearing and vision
• Good English-speaking skills, the ability to speak clearly
• Careful concentration, ability to stay focused
• Regular use of computer workstation/keyboard
• Occasional lifting of 20-40lb equipment (but not limited to) file boxes, camera bag, tapes, lighting equipment, or supplies
• Ability to climb a 15-foot ladder
• Ability to clean off dishes in the parking lot and facility roof in inclement weather using a 10lb extended pole roof rake or brush
• Good hearing and vision are necessary
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, 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)
WWNY-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-9z674z-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.