Live TV Production Director

Gray Media, Inc.; Topeka, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WIBW-TV/Gray Media in Topeka, KS, seeks an experienced Production/News Director to manage live and pre-recorded broadcasts and monitor all on-air streams. The role requires hands-on experience with newsroom automation and master control operations, plus strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with Ross and Harris systems, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop, and related production tools, with the ability to handle robotic camera operation, prompter, audio, and satellite

Qualifications

• Newscast directing and Master Control experience or experience as production assistant.
• Operating knowledge of PCs and graphics computers.
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations.
• Pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams.
• Operate Ross and Harris systems, VizRT graphics, and related Production/Master Control tools; including camera, prompter, audio, and ingest tasks.
• Support with robotic camera operation, satellite, and other related broadcast duties.

Skills

Newscast directing

Master Control

Production assistant

FCC regulations

PCs and graphics computers

Communication skills

Tools

Ross production system

Harris automation

VizRT graphics

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

WIBW-TV/Gray Media in Topeka, KS, seeks an experienced Production/News Director to manage live and pre-recorded broadcasts and monitor all on-air streams. The role requires hands-on experience with newsroom automation and master control operations, plus strong communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with Ross and Harris systems, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop, and related production tools, with the ability to handle robotic camera operation, prompter, audio, and satellite