Technical Media Prod.

Job Description

Technical Media Prod. - WVVA

TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (W/END) - WVVA

About WVVA:

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in Nature's Air-Conditioned City, Bluefield, WV, WVVA TV is centrally located to many major markets. The two Virginia's are home to world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of hiking trails, skiing and so much more.

WVVA was named Station of the Year five times in eight years with an award-winning team and community service. We embody our slogan ''Here for You.'' We love living here!

Job Summary/Description:

WVVA Television in Bluefield, WV is looking for a Technical Media Producer (TMP Operator). Interested in what goes on behind the scenes at a television station? This is your opportunity to experience the fast paced, live television environment and work with an incredibly professional team while growing your technical and leadership skills! We are looking for a savvy individual to work with our state-of-the-art automation system to execute live newscasts, breaking news and special projects. The TMP is responsible for technical production aspects of a show from start to finish.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
• Requires working weekends.
• Works directly with the news team to put together fast paced live news broadcasts.
• Responsible for all technical aspects of the newscast including video, audio, graphics, and camera movements.
• Monitors on air signals.
• Ingesting daily programming, commercials, promotions, and satellite operations.
• Work closely with other departments to meet daily demands as necessary.
• Plays a critical role ensuring the work of news producers, editors, photographers, and talent is presented cleanly to viewers.
• Resolves challenges and ensures a clean broadcast.
• Codes and executes live productions using Ross Overdrive automation and iNews.
• Prepares studio, microphones, and IFB.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast television production or communications preferred.
• Live television broadcast experience preferred.
• Experience using ADC automation preferred.
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive a plus.
• Good working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Ability to multitask, be highly motivated and confident in executing difficult and complex tasks.
• Ability to function in a high-pressure role and environment.
• Ability to quickly react to changing priorities as needed.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Interested applicants may 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, and references

WVVA-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwo8mp-18-188-110-150-42 in your application.