Technical Media Prodcer

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WKYT:

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility of monitoring WKYT's on-air streams and FCC logs, ingesting daily programming and commercials, and directing live newscasts, as well as pre-recorded productions as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
-Direct live newscasts and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WKYT.
-Operation of Ross Overdrive automation, Harris automation, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control: including the ability to effectively perform at the following: commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting and a working knowledge of web production.
-Daily care and maintenance of equipment and studio.
-Work with other departments to meet all daily demands.
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:
-Work schedule may vary due to operation demands and will include mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

WKYT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyz6pq-18-226-150-136-42 in your application.