What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (PRIMARY) - WAFF position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About WAFF:
WAFF TV is the dominant broadcast station and digital operation in the Tennessee Valley. Huntsville is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
Job Summary/Description:
WAFF is looking for an Overnight/Morning Shift TMP. General responsibilities include directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WAFF's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials.
Prefer skill with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switchers, EMC's, VizRT graphics system, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform the following: robotic camera operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, program ingesting/segmenting, and desktop editing.
Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Must be proficient in the performance of all live control room operations and meet all requirements for fast-paced newscast production techniques.
- Successful candidates should be dependable, organized, able to multi-task, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work calmly under pressure.
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
- Minimum 1 year of television production experience preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience preferred.
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)
WAFF-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
