Technical Media Operator

Job Description

Technical Media Operator - KWQC

TECHNICAL MEDIA OPERATOR (F/T - ASSO) - KWQC

About KWQC:

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

KWQC TV6, the top-rated NBC affiliate in Davenport, IA, is accepting applications for a full time Technical Media Operator. We are looking for someone who has the desire to work alongside news producers and others on our news team to create, code, and direct dynamic, fast-paced, top-rated newscasts and programming.

The Technical Media Operator's responsibilities include but are not limited to; directing live and pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station's on-air signals, transmitter, ingesting daily programming into our playout server and rolling breaks during live programming.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Operation of Ross Overdrive Production Automation, Crispin Master Control Automation, and VizRT News Graphics System.
• Operation of robotic cameras, teleprompter, and audio mixer.
• Monitor on-air signals for KWQC-TV, ingest daily programming and operate Master Control automation system.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Understand FCC broadcast regulations
• Assist in maintaining a clean control room, studio and production area. To including maintenance of studio lighting.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• The successful candidate will be creative, extremely detail-oriented and have strong problem-solving, multi-tasking and communication skills
• Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience a plus
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, ENPS and Crispin automation and playout systems preferred
• Experience with computers is a must and 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 be willing to work a variable schedule that could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• KWQC is committed to ongoing training and efforts to attain and retain workplace Integrity. For this goal, ''Workplace Integrity'' is defined as Workplaces free of discrimination, harassment, and incivility - and filled with opportunity, especially for those who've been traditionally denied it

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)

KWQC-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-d5yzx3-3-143-218-146-42 in your application.