What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEWSCAST DIRECTOR/TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. - WMC position at Gray Television?
About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 WMC:
WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and on various cable systems.
Job Summary/Description:
WMC-TV is looking for a talented and energetic Director/Technical Media Producer in Memphis, TN. This individual is hard-working, self-motivated, and a team player. Whether you have television production experience or are looking to get your foot in the door with an incredible company, this is an exciting career opportunity. The Technical Media Producer is a role combining live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control duties which include monitoring WMC-TV's broadcast signals, commercial play out, and FCC compliance.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WMC
- Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations
- Work with Newsroom Computer System or NRCS – WMC currently uses ENPS
- Understanding of all equipment in studio and production areas
- Require skill with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, Chyron or VizRT graphics system, Adobe Photoshop and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing and a working knowledge of web production
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Film, Mass Communication or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in journalism, production, media or related fields
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
WMC-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.
