Associate Director / Remote Production - Tupelo Honey

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a television broadcast company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Gray is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States (''US''). Gray currently owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36% of US television households. During 2020, Gray's stations were ranked first in 70 markets, and ranked first and/or second in 86 markets, as calculated by Comscore's audience measurement service. Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content, and is the majority owner of Swirl Films.

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 Tupelo Honey:

Tupelo Honey brings together Tupelo Honey (founded in 1996) and WebStream Sports (2006). With offices in New York, Indianapolis, Charlotte, and Nashville, the company develops new programming and delivers live events, music specials, and branded features for broadcast, digital and in-venue entertainment.

Job Summary/Description:

Tupelo Honey is seeking an Associate Director. This position is based in Indianapolis, IN. Work on live productions in various roles with a focus on developing skills as Director and/or Technical Director.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
• Work on a production team to create, develop, and execute visual storylines for remote productions
• Develop skills to direct and technical direct on necessary switchers (Ross Carbonite, Newtek, etc...)
• Handle pre-production work for assigned broadcasts/webcasts/in-venue productions
• Serve as director and technical director for NCAA Championship webcasts on NCAA.com.
• Review and provide feedback on Tupelo Honey-produced events on a weekly basis
• Consult with Remote Production Staff, Operations Staff, Contractors, and Clients
• Work in conjunction with production staff and team to provide creative input on more efficient
approaches to projects
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience on a live-event production team
• Experience with, Ross Carbonite, and/or NewTek Tricaster
Other Requirements -
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed
• Ability to multi-task on live remote productions
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and manage deadlines
• Strong sense of customer service
• Driving record in good standing
• Good organizational skills

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, or click on ''apply now'', we encourage you to 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)

TUPELO HONEY/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2wqz6-18-188-24-17-42 in your application.