Technical Media Prod

Job Description

TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (PRIMARY) - WCSC

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 WCSC:

Would you like to work for the #1 station in a city consistently named by T+L as one of the best cities in the world? WCSC in Charleston, South Carolina has been the dominant #1 station in the market since sign-on in 1953. The world-famous food scene, the beaches, high-tech growth, and hot real estate market makes Charleston one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country. Manufacturing jobs at Boeing, Mercedes, Volvo, and the world-class medical community continue to make the Lowcountry a destination market. WCSC Live 5 is committed to serving the Lowcountry with breaking news, weather, and investigative journalism. WCSC Live 5 has the most recognized and awarded news team in the market. Learn more about WCSC Live 5 at Live5News.com

Job Summary/Description:

WCSC is seeking a full-time Technical Media Producer to direct live newscasts, run master control, monitor on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercial content. Regular assignments will involve coding and directing specific newscasts, editing news content and running master control. The ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, possess strong leadership and organizational skills and be able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, highly competitive work environment. We are seeking a team player that communicates well with co-workers. If you are someone with a technical background and you enjoy a fast-paced live, automated television environment this position may be a perfect fit for you.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Code and Direct live and pre-recorded news productions
- Work with news producers and team to prepare for newscasts
- Running master control programming, ingest commercials and program content
- Monitoring on-air signals, transmitter readings, and other FCC duties as assigned
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, station projects, etc.
- Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Requires skill with Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, VizRT graphics system, Evertz master control video switcher, Crispin Master Control automation, Edius editing software and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: remote camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and desktop editing
- The successful candidate must possess strong communications and people skills
- Knowledgeable at operating PCs and automation software
- Prior production and master control experience is a plus
- Must be able to work effectively under pressure
- Candidates must be willing to work any shift including weekends or holidays

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', and upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WCSC-TV/Gray Television, Inc. 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-roy3o3-3-144-90-236-42 in your application.