Technical Operator/ Director - Kolo
Technical Operator/ Director - Kolo
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About Gray Media:
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations 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. Grays 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.
About KOLO:
KOLO is a station that gets the job done. Many of our employees have been with the company for years and they pride themselves on their expertise and their ability to succeed. While Reno/Tahoe is a 100 market it has all the characteristics of a much larger West Coast market. In fact some say Reno has a superior lifestyle and outdoor activities to its much larger neighboring markets. For these and many other reasons KOLO is able to attract top-notch individuals. We pride ourselves on not limiting ourselves to the news conference or press release journalism stories that are easy to get. Our journalists know they need to tell stories on issues that matter to the Northern Nevada community and our viewers. Much of the stations identity is from KOLOCares a program designed to better serve Northern Nevada through the wonderful non-profit organizations that are part of the community. KOLOCares was recently honored by the National Association of Broadcasters Celebration of Service to Community Award. Every station is tasked to serve its community but KOLO takes pride in finding unique ways to help our non-profit partners reach their goals.
Reno has an illustrious history of boom or bust and right now the area is booming! Life in Reno/Tahoe is not just about work. Northern Nevada boasts remarkable outdoor activities highlighted by the spectacular beauty of Lake Tahoe world-renowned ski resorts in the Sierra trout fishing in the Truckee River and Pyramid Lake placid campgrounds miles of hiking and biking trails and yes casinos. San Francisco Yosemite and Napa Valley are all an easy drive for a weekend getaway. Many Northern Californians spend their weekends in Reno especially with the summer festivities that feature balloon races Hot August Nights and the nations largest BBQ rib festival. There is always something happening in Reno the Biggest Little City in the World.
Job Summary/Description:
KOLO-TV is in need of experienced Technical Operators/Directors for their Evening Shows (3 pm-12 am). The individuals will be responsible for the stations on-air elements such as directing newscasts studio recordings master control and various production-related tasks. Candidates must have a basic knowledge of live news production master control automation and editing. This position may have negotiable hours and days but a Saturday/Sunday evening shift is a must for this position. Training is provided.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Knowledge of newscast technical operation is expected
- Knowledge of master control operation is recommended
- Experience with Ross Overdrive switcher ENPS VIZrt NVerzion and Edius/Premier Editors preferred
Qualifications/Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience in television production preferred
- Willing to reside within 30 minutes of the station
- Bilingual a plus (Spanish)
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click onapply now upload your resume cover letter and reference
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOLO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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 Grays 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
