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 45 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 KYTV:
KY3 and KSPR are part of a seven-station group in Springfield MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country while KSPR is an up-and-coming ABC station. KYCW the high-rated CW station also broadcasts from the same studio and the combined newsrooms produce newscasts for all three stations. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas and has four news gathering bureaus stationed throughout the DMA. KY3 and KSPR are known for their regional and national award-winning local news weather and sports coverage large-scale and numerous community service projects and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.
Job Summary/Description:
Responsible for master control operation transmitter remote control video control and satellite reception control. Monitor all on-air content. Responsible for teleprompting newscasts checking studio lights coding newscasts for Overdrive operating Cambotics Logitech and having a basic knowledge of video switchers is a must.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Operate the master control automation.
- Oversee changing batteries in the wireless mics IFBs and setting up anchor/reporter positions.
- Code Scripts through ENPS
- Anticipate/prepare for breaking news.
- Monitor multiple program streams to ensure correct programming and commercial run times and record any discrepancies
- Prepare the electronic playlist that facilitates program streams
- Ingest commercials programming and other material into the automation system for broadcast - input and trim spots
- Operate Ross Cambotics.
- Operate Ross Overdrive and must have a basic knowledge of video switchers.
- Operate the Logitech audio
- Help change studio lights and operate a light board . . . setup studio for broadcast.
- Operate Prompter for newscast
- Tune in to live shots for the news
- Coordinate satellite feeds
- React quickly and appropriately to any issues with equipment and breaking news
- Communicate any issues in detail and communicate with producers before the live newscast on unusual changes.
- Interact with other departments to obtain missing broadcast material clarify instructions and/or resolve technical issues
- Work weekend and weekday shifts
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of TV video production
- Video tape experience - must be familiar with multiple tape and tapeless formats
- General knowledge of TV broadcasting
- Working knowledge of Crispin Video Server
- Working knowledge of Ross Overdrive and Cambotics
- Basic knowledge of ENPS
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions and able to communicate clearly
- Must be able to operate analog and digital broadcast equipment software broadcast videotape recorders video servers audio/video routers audio and video control consoles satellite receivers and television transmitters
- Proficient use of computers including Microsoft Office and Google
- Basic knowledge of the station programming schedule
- Ability to stay focused while monitoring signal quality and programming accuracy
- Must be able to handle high-stress situations and pressure deadlines
- Able to react quickly to changing circumstances while remaining calm
- Attention to detail is required
- Must have good problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills needed
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and the initiative to address issues immediately
- Able to work well with others in the department as well as other departments
- Must be flexible to work any shift including weekends overnights and holidays
- Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment
- A high school diploma or GED is required
- SBE certification is a plus
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)
KYTV/KSPR-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 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.
Required Experience:
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Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more