BUILDER/FABRICATOR/ CO-HOST - POWERNATION STUDIOS (Gray Media Group)

Gray Local Media, Inc; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 162,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multimedia company is seeking a Builder/Fabricator/Co-Host for their PowerNation Studios in Franklin, TN. The role requires proven skills in vehicle project planning and fabrication, particularly with off-road and 4x4 vehicles. Responsibilities include collaborating with producers on project concepts and ensuring the work meets editorial standards. Ideal candidates should have some college or technical training, relevant experience in automotive work, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in vehicle project planning, mechanics, and fabrication are required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record are necessary.
• Ability to plan projects and collaborate with production staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and build off-road and 4X4 vehicle projects.
• Collaborate on editorial content for episodes.
• Provide mechanical and fabrication work in project building.

Skills

Automotive mechanical work

Fabrication

Expertise in off-road & 4X4 vehicles

On-camera voice and appearance

Education

Some college or technical school

Appropriate technical certifications

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: BUILD015049

Posted: January 9, 2026

Job Type: Full-Time

Locations

RTM-Station-Franklin, TN
130 Southeast Parkway Ct.
Franklin, TN 37064, USA

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About PowerNation Studios:

PowerNation Studios is a full-service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content in Franklin, TN. PowerNation Studios produces America's #1 automotive how-to television franchise, PowerNation, currently producing popular shows: Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Dirt & Trails. PowerNation content reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on Gray affiliate TV stations, and digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and is supported by over 7.2 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Media, Inc. For more information, visit www.graymedia.com.

Job Summary/Description:

PowerNation Studios in Franklin, TN has an opening for a Builder/Fabricator/Co-Host. This is a regular, full-time position with company benefits. Proven skills in vehicle project planning, mechanics, and fabrication are required. Experience with off-road and 4x4 vehicles is required. This position requires working with the Show Producer to conceive projects and editorial for the shows, providing the work required for project building, acquiring parts necessary for each production shoot, and collaborating with other employees to ensure editorial obligations are met. The position also requires appearing on camera in the shows or other productions.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work with Producer and other staff to plan and build off-road and 4X4 vehicle projects.
• Collaborate with Producer/Director on editorial content for all episodes. Content must be technically correct and written for television production.
• Provide mechanical and fabrication work required in project building and testing, using the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project, and you may be required to work without assistance.
• Acquire necessary parts for all projects. When parts arrive, it is your responsibility to make sure these parts are the correct parts, and they work on the project they were ordered for before production of the show segment.
• Utilize PowerNation's system for requesting parts. Maintain thorough records of project vehicles and parts by showing the number.
• Work with the Producer to make sure the project is ready, and you are fully prepared on production days to begin work without delay.
• Must have a complete and total understanding and knowledge of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned shop.
• Work with other staff members to ensure the editorial requirements of advertiser contracts are fulfilled based on direction from the Producer/Director of the show.
• Assist the Producer of the show to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, keep the studio clean, and tools in their proper place.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Some college or technical school and appropriate technical certifications.
• Experience with automotive mechanical work and fabrication.
• Expertise in offroad & 4X4 vehicles.
• Good on-camera voice and appearance.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to plan projects and content based on the Producer’s direction and requirements of advertiser contracts.
• Ability to assist the Sales team in working with vendors to procure parts.
• Ability to collaborate with Producer/Directors, Technical Producers, Videographers, and Sales Executives to creatively and accurately display advertiser products.

POWERNATION STUDIOS/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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