What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (PRIMARY) - WTVM 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 WTVM:
WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. With a staff of 40 news professionals, we broadcast more than 7 hours of news each day on WTVM and well as providing news for WXTX, the area's FOX affiliate and WLTZ, the area's NBC affiliate. WTVM-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia on October 6, 1953.
Job Summary/Description:
WTVM seeks a TMP who will be responsible for newscast and commercial ingestion as well as play out for ABC, FOX, and NBC shows. Working with the news department to code and present newscasts (Overdrive operation). EAS and transmitter logging to keep the station in FCC compliance and other duties as assigned. On-the-job training will be provided. Besides ingesting shows and commercials for later playback, playing back and monitoring shows and commercials for ABC, FOX, and NBC.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Overdrive operation, coding, and playing of live local newscasts for both ABC and FOX news affiliates
• Running EAS tests to keep the station in FCC compliance, monitoring transmitters, and taking accurate readings
• Ability to monitor and fix problems with logs, (Crispin - Loading Dock)
• Working with news to produce Live newscasts, Operation of Overdrive
• Ability to work weekends and duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Live Newscast experience, MCR/MCO experience, ingesting show and commercial material
• Great communication skills and problem-solving ability under pressure
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Ross Overdrive, Carbonite, Crispin, VizRT Graphics and VizTicker, Bitcentral Precis, and Panasonic PTZ Cameras
• Highly skilled with Windows-based computer systems
• Positive Team Player
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, and references
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 vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.
