Live News Director & Technical Producer

Gray Media, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

WTOK-TV, a Gray Media property in Meridian, Mississippi, seeks a tech-minded TMP to direct live or pre-recorded broadcasts and oversee on-air signals. You will learn Ross Overdrive, master control, and graphics systems, while handling video editing, prompter, audio, and daily programming tasks.

Candidates should be comfortable with robotic cameras, FCC logs, and a dynamic shift schedule. This role offers hands-on training and growth within a leading local media group.

Qualifications

• Experience in live television production or directing broadcasts.
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• Strong technical aptitude for broadcast systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on‑air streams for WTOK.
• Learn and operate Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control, Chyron or VizRT graphics, Photoshop; including setup of robotic cameras, prompter, audio, and ENG/satellite operations.
• Maintain equipment and adapt to changing shifts and project needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Live directing

Video editing

Master control

Ross Overdrive

Chyron graphics

VizRT

Prompter operation

Robotic camera

Audio operation

Desktop editing

Equipment care

Web production knowledge

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

WTOK-TV, a Gray Media property in Meridian, Mississippi, seeks a tech-minded TMP to direct live or pre-recorded broadcasts and oversee on-air signals. You will learn Ross Overdrive, master control, and graphics systems, while handling video editing, prompter, audio, and daily programming tasks.

Candidates should be comfortable with robotic cameras, FCC logs, and a dynamic shift schedule. This role offers hands-on training and growth within a leading local media group.