Newscast Dir./ Technical Media Prod. - TV

Job Description

About WMC-TV:

WMC-TV, virtual and VHF digital channel 5, is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Memphis, Tennessee, United States. The station is owned by Gray Television. The station serves roughly the western third of Tennessee, northern Mississippi, eastern Arkansas, and the southeastern corner of Missouri over the air, on satellite, and various cable systems.
Our team at WMC, Action News 5 is always pushing the technology envelope. Broadcast and digital media innovation are in our DNA. Our team produces 46.5 hours of local programming on broadcast and more than 100 hours on OTT including nearly 60 NCAA Division I men's and women's sporting events for ESPN Plus.

Job Summary/Description:

WMC-TV is looking for a talented and energetic Director/Technical Media Producer in Memphis, TN. This individual is hard-working, self-motivated, and a team player. Whether you have television production experience or are looking to get your foot in the door with an incredible company, this is an exciting career opportunity. The Technical Media Producer is a hybrid role combining live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control duties which include monitoring WMC-TV's broadcast signals, commercial play out, and ensuring FCC compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WMC
- Require skill with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, Chyron or VizRT graphics system, Adobe Photoshop and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing and a working knowledge of web production
- Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations
- Work with Newsroom Computer System or NRCS – WMC currently uses ENPS
- Understanding of all equipment in studio and production areas

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Film, Mass Communication or a related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in journalism, production, media, or related fields preferred
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, 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)

WMC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqjyem-3-14-132-214-42 in your application.