Technical Media Producer Witn
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Job Location:
Greenville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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 WITN:
WITN TV has been your Breaking News and Weather Authority in Eastern North Carolina for over 65 years. We produce 43.5 hours of news per week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis through our digital platforms. Were in the rapidly growing Greenville/New Bern/Washington DMA with bureaus in New Bern and Jacksonville. We serve Beaufort Bertie Carteret Craven Duplin Greene Hyde Jones Lenoir Martin Onslow Pamlico Pitt Tyrell and Washington counties. WITN is the dominant station in the market.
Job Summary/Description:
We are seeking a timely dependable motivated individual to join our broadcast operations team bringing programming and live local news to our viewers. You will work behind the scenes in an all-digital production/master control environment using Harris ADC Automation the Ross Overdrive Production System along with Vizrt graphics and ENPS. Flexible schedules are a must as we deliver content around the clock.
This Technical Media Producer position fully encompasses the roles of master control operator and director.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: program acquisition processing QC checking tuning satellite downlinks and managing programming playlists through Air Client & automation software. Operators also maintain hourly transmitter logs note discrepancies in programming/break inventory and troubleshoot as addition you will publish content to WITNs digital platforms.
A key responsibility includes directing live newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system. This includes pre-coding shows in ENPS as well as executing them to an error-free standard using Overdrive. This will require excellent computer skills with a good sense of visual and audio integration. Maintaining focus on multiple aspects of a show for extended periods while checking ahead and being familiar with the rundown will be required for success. The director leads communicates and cues talent to have them exactly where they need to be at all times. Quick reaction time and the ability to perform well under tight deadlines are both essential.
At times working a rotating schedule may be required including overnight early morning and weekend shifts along with filling in for others when needed.
Please note- primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A degree in communications broadcast media or film is ideal. Television production or broadcast experience preferred while film and video production experience is also helpful. Education and experience in other related fields can also be acceptable.
- We are primarily looking for problem solvers and enthusiastic learners with a solid foundation in applicable fields to build on and succeed at WITN.
- Individuals should be meticulous with an ability to acquire new skills quickly and apply them across a broad range of scenarios.
- Ability to remain focused and on task without direct supervision is required.
- Must be comfortable with the continually changing landscape of broadcast technology including adapting to new equipment and workflows routinely.
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 the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WITN-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:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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
