Technical Media Prod. (Primary) - Wwny

About Gray Television:

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx) Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits including Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Accident Insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$37000-$38000/yr (DOE)

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WWNY:

Lights Camera ActionThis is your opportunity to work in todays fast-paced digital television industry! Since 1954 WWNY-TV has been a broadcast leader and pioneer for our television audience in the north country. We are a broadcast visionary. We are known for our state-of-the-art facility and premier technology. Often being the first to integrate innovative broadcasting products to our production and news departments. We bring big city production and professionalism to upstate New York and have a dedicated award-winning staff both in front of---and behind the cameras. If you want to build your career and work with some of the most professional and creative minds in the business this is the job for you. Geographically were nestled between Lake Ontario the 1000 Islands Southeast Ontario Canada the St. Lawrence Seaway and the beautiful Adirondacks. This region offers an abundance of recreation and a plethora of things to do. Send your resume and reel to us right now!

Job Summary/Description:

WWNY Television has an opening for a Technical Media Producer. Expected to maintain and ensure the broadcast quality of our on-air product and perform duties in a live control room environment. Direct live and prerecorded productions as assigned for 7News programming.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Performs live control-room duties in a fast-paced environment including managing commercial playlists executing program commercial/promotional changes logging discrepancies and upholding broadcast standards and FCC regulations.
Strong attention to detail multitasking and time management skills are necessary.
Direct live newscasts and work with the following platforms: Ross Overdrive automation Ross production video switcher (Acuity) ENPS Xpression Graphics Adobe Suite supporting equipment in Production/Master Control - including the ability to effectively perform operations with robotic camera operation prompter operation audio operation and a working knowledge of non-linear editing.
Must work well unsupervised and within a team environment.
Must possess troubleshooting analytical skills and work well under pressure.
Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule to support a broadcast environment which includes mornings nights weekends holidays and overtime.
The candidate should be technically inclined with sharp computer skills.
Training provided.
Broadcast experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Must be able to retain and practice FCC Rules Regulations and Standards
Valid NYS Drivers License
Strong computer skills
Strong math/timing skills
Excellent communication skills
Must possess strong attention to detail skills

Physical Requirements:
Great communication and people skills.
Operating knowledge of PCs (graphics and automation computers)
Must be a team player self-motivated focused well-organized and solution-oriented
Must possess strong creative organizational and time management skills
A Valid Drivers license is necessary
Sitting or standing for long periods of time
Good or corrected hearing and vision
Good English-speaking skills the ability to speak clearly
Careful concentration ability to stay focused
Regular use of the computer workstation/keyboard
Occasional lifting of 20-40lb equipment (but not limited to) file boxes camera bag tapes lighting equipment or supplies
Ability to climb a 15-foot ladder
Ability to clean off dishes in the parking lot and facility roof in inclement weather using a 10lb extended pole roof rake or brush
Good hearing and vision are necessary

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)

WWNY-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.