Technical Media Producer (Daybreak) Whsv

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WHSV:

Located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia WHSV has been serving our community since 1953. Our family of networks now includes ABC CBS FOX and addition we offer a full suite of digital marketing solutions - from streaming video to social media advertising. We are the Valleys number one rated news source.

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:

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (3:30 am - 12:30 pm) - Other days and hours may be required including holidays.

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned monitoring the stations on-air signals transmitter and FCC logs and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts misc. station productions and various elements for the web channel. The shift will be Monday through Friday 3:30 am to 12:30 pm. Other days and hours may be required including holidays. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated and the candidate must have suitable transportation to work including during inclement weather conditions. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and people skills and an operating knowledge of PCs.

Duties and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

Operating - Ross Overdrive automation Ross production video switcher MCR / Harris automation Platinum House routing system VizRT graphics Adobe Photoshop.
Successful candidate will operate supporting equipment in Production/Master Control - including the ability to effectively perform operations with robotic camera prompter audio and a working knowledge of in-house web production.
Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WHSV
Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
Occasional operation of Edius editing software
Work with ENPS the newsroom computer system
Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas
Dedication to the care of equipment
Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
Training of new personnel as assigned
Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas
Variable work schedule due to changing shifts turnover station projects etc.
Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Have some experience with live content experience working with Ross switchers and Overdrive is a huge plus
Ability to learn and/or have knowledge of editing using any professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere
Excellent communication as working with other TMPs producers editors and other stations requires constant communication
Creativity and Passion are the biggest things that every TMP working at WHSV must have

Physical Requirements:
Sitting or standing for long periods
Good or corrected hearing and vision
Good English speaking skills the ability to speak clearly
Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment cameras tripods monitors (greater than 50 lbs.)
Possibility of working in extreme weather conditions
Potential exposure to high noise or unusual light levels
Ability to work on studio lighting fixtures on a ladder higher than 10 ft.

Miscellaneous:
Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands or possible permanent schedule changes
Work assignments will at times include mornings evenings weekends and holidays
Regular and reasonable work attendance is required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated

Education:

Required:
Degree related to Film/TV/Digital Media or communication studies

Preferred:
Demonstrated live production experience.

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)

WHSV-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