Technical Media Producer

Job Description

Technical Media Producer - WSFA

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WSFA

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 WSFA:

WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15-county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama is currently accepting applications for a Technical Media Producer (''TMP''). TMPs work with newscast producers to create, code, and direct live newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive automation systems. The TMP is responsible for master control operations including rolling commercial breaks, monitoring the on-air signal of WSFA and 4 subchannels, noting EAS and emergency notifications, and ingesting commercials. This position interacts between the news, sales, and engineering departments requiring good communication skills. Computer literacy is required.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Work alongside newscast producers to create coding for newscasts.
- Direct live newscasts and recorded content.
- Monitor on-air signals for WSFA and 4 subchannels while keeping required FCC documentation for transmitter logs, EAS notifications, and closed captioning.
- Ability to set up satellite, LiveU, and microwave live shots.
- Ingest commercials and communicate with sales and traffic departments to ensure commercial spot delivery.
- Maintain discrepancy reports to document on-air issues with programming and newscasts.
- Assist engineering with studio maintenance and upkeep.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- The position desires someone with at least one year's experience at a commercial TV station.
- A background in communications with strengths in video and editing is desired.
- Newscast directing experience is a plus.
- Master Control Operator experience is also a plus.
- A keen interest in computer technology is highly desired.

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

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

WSFA-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-dyvo5k-3-12-74-180-42 in your application.