Tmp/Director - Wktb/Telemundo Atlanta
Tmp/Director - Wktb/Telemundo Atlanta
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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 WKTB/Telemundo Atlanta:
Telemundo Atlanta is a premier Spanish-language television station providing award-winning local news and programming. Telemundo Atlanta is available to the Atlanta DMA on a million watts full-power over-the-air signal on channel 47.1. Telemundo Atlanta has received 61 Emmy Awards since 2012 including the top honor of Station Excellence inand 2023 and News Excellence inand 2019. Telemundo Atlanta was nominated for Best Newscast and News Excellence in 2020. Telemundo Atlanta is the first Spanish-language television station to receive the coveted Overall Station Excellence recognition in Georgia.
Job Summary/Description:
The Technical Director will be a technical lead for production during live or taped studio broadcast productions. The Technical Director is responsible for the setup and operation of the production switcher and associated technical equipment in the Production Control Room and/or live location environment. They are also responsible for evaluating and then assigning all video inputs taking into consideration timing and video levels all while orchestrating the control room setup. Finally the Technical Director will operate as the right hand of the Line Producer to develop and execute the creative and technical look of the production by creating special effects via the production switcher and various external effects equipment. This position is a part-time/freelance position.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Live/Taped Productions:
Set up and operate production switchers and all associated technical equipment in a Production Control Room and/or Live Location environment during live game and/or studio broadcast productions. Orchestrate control room setup while simultaneously evaluating and assigning all video inputs taking into consideration timing and video levels
Collaborates with the Producer to execute the technical and artistic vision for each live newscast and/or studio production
Lead the technical portion of the production team during the production setup and coordinate the faxing of their equipment and show elements since their equipment and work passes through the production switcher
Collaborate with traffic and HUB entities needed to verify that all video and audio signals are routed correctly and are making it to their final destinations
During a live and/or studio broadcast production recall video sources transitions and effects and route studio monitors as instructed by Producers. Continuously monitoring all sources used during production to ensure all video levels look correct and stay in timing which includes external feeds
Must be able to handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints
Collaboration & Communication:
Work closely with the Technical Operations and Production Engineering to identify troubleshoot and solve technical problems for Live Locations PCRs and Studio productions. Making sure each problem is resolved to completion
Collaborates with Production Engineering Technical Operations and Production Management to identify and special-order any equipment needed for live or taped studio broadcast productions
Planning Responsibilities:
Creates documentation on switcher builds effects build and setup of the switcher for each broadcast production
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of broadcast experience operating as a Technical Director live remote and/or live studio productions with hands-on experience in control room areas such as switching audio graphics character generator robotics and automated rundown software
Knowledge of current industry standards
Knowledge of video signal flow and video router operations
Knowledge of IP router operations and the software used to edit panels
Must be able to technically operate various models of video switchers digital effects devices and other associated ancillary equipment
Experience using ENPS or similar news production systems
Experience using Ross Overdrive automation
Knowledge of current broadcast technologies appropriate to the positions job responsibilities
Knowledge of FCC regulations
Must take ownership and accountability for assigned projects
Experience using Edius Adobe Creative Suite editing software preferred
Computer skills using MS Office
Able to work flexible non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays
Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Operate the Video Switcher for live and pre-taped programming
Where needed act as Director for certain shows
Communicate with producers studio and control room crew to execute live and pre-taped programming
Lead the control room and studio crew to produce regular special and live show programming
Work in conjunction with the feeds team for remote guests and live hits
Performs other duties as assigned
Work with remote crews on location reporters in the field and remote hosts throughout the day
Communicate with talent in the studio when necessary
Highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks
Ability to consistently function in a high-pressure role and environment
Ability to quickly react to changing priorities and needs
Must be able to troubleshoot difficult problems and develop solutions to address root causes.
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 on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WKTB-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 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
