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Technical Media Prod. / Kevn

KOTA

Rapid City, SD 03-17-2025
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description
Technical Media Prod. / Kevn

TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (ASSO) - KOTA/KEVN
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 KOTA/KEVN:
KOTA and KEVN are the ABC and FOX affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We are the market leaders for local news, sports, and weather and operate out of a state-of-the-art facility. Our coverage radius includes the Black Hills area of South Dakota and parts of eastern Wyoming. We are in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 169, and are proud to serve our community of approximately 100,000 television HH.
Job Summary/Description:
The Technical Media Producer's responsibilities include but are not limited to; directing live and pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials into our playout server. Other assignments will include directing specific newscasts, operating master control automation equipment, and various in-studio productions. On-site training is available!

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Operation of Ross Overdrive Production Automation, Crispin Master Control Automation, and VizRT News Graphics System.
• The operation of robotic cameras, teleprompter, and audio mixers.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories.
• Assist in maintaining a clean studio and production area.
• You may have a variable work schedule, depending on station needs.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation, including during inclement weather.
• The desire to learn television broadcast automation equipment (experience is a plus!).
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Windows with the willingness to learn new and complex technologies.
• The ability to take direction, meet multiple deadlines, make split-second decisions, multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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)
KOTA/KEVN-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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d266q2-3-147-67-245-42 in your application.

Company Profile
KOTA

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.