Technical Media Producer

About Gray Local Media:Gray Local 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 WMTV:WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage. We are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms.We work hard and take pride in getting it right. For four years in a row, WMTV was honored as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association “News Operation of the Year” (in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022). We were honored to receive the Edward R. Murrow Regional "Overall Excellence" Award in 2024 and in 2022.What’s better than working at the #1 station in the nation’s #1 city? Join our award-winning team and live, work, and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.Job Summary/Description:WMTV has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) has the general responsibility for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps WMTV’s programming on-air and online. The TMP directs live and prerecorded productions as assigned, using our Ross Overdrive production automation system paired with coding in ENPS to deliver a quality News Show. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming for air. This position offers an opportunity for video editing and field directing.Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Monitoring and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and logged.Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations.Directing assigned live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation.Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin.Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas.Editing video for playback and working closely with the news team to ensure quality.Field directing special projects including WMTV's "Share your Holidays", UW Madison's Homecoming Parade, and our "On the Road segment".Qualifications/Requirements:2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly.Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks.Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal.Strong commitment to working effectively with and both being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must.Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes.Must be willing to work holidays and weekends if needed.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.WMTV-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 before the first workday.

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