Technical Media Production Video Switcher

Job Description

TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (P/T) - WIBW

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 WIBW:

WIBW Television has been Northeast Kansas' News Leader going on 71 years. The station is a CBS affiliate and has a long tradition of excellence in producing 28 1/2 hours of news every week, as well as timely news and sports special programs. The station has just added OTT programming to go along with the daily newscasts, and social, web, and digital reporting. In Northeast Kansas, weather is often the #1 News story and the 13 Weather team is a leader in covering the ever-changing weather. Excellent weather coverage dates back to the devastating tornado that struck Topeka in 1966. WIBW TV is located on the developing animal research corridor between Kansas City and Manhattan, Kansas. Our News and Sports reporters cover the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Emporia State University, and Washburn University. The Kansas City professional teams are also prominent in the station's sports reporting. WIBW TV was the first station in Kansas, going on the air in 1953 and the station continues to produce the very best in news, weather, sports, web, and digital reporting.

Job Summary/Description:

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.

Require skill with Ross production video switcher, master control video switcher, Harris automation, VizRT graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: Nverzion Broadcast automation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, as well as FCC required standards.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
*** Great communication and people skills ***
• Master Control experience or production assistant experience
• Operating knowledge of PC's
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations

Physical Requirements:
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Good or corrected hearing and vision
• Good English speaking skills, ability to speak clearly
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, cameras, tripods, monitors of up to approximately 50 pounds
• Maybe working in extreme weather conditions, heat or cold
• Potential exposure to high noise or unusual light levels
• Ability to work on lighting fixtures on a ladder

Miscellaneous:
• Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands, or possible permanent schedule changes
• Work assignments will at times include morning, evenings, weekends, holidays, and out-of-town assignments
• Regular and reasonable work attendance is required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated
• Other Duties as Assigned

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)

WIBW-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-g4bzmy-18-220-206-141-42 in your application.