Live TV Technical Producer — Digital-First, Weekend

Gray Media, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Paid parental leave

Life and disability benefits

Job summary

WHSV is seeking a Technical Media Producer (Assoc/Weekend) to oversee live control room operations and digital-first content across platforms. The role requires reliability, technical agility, and a proactive approach to ensuring flawless broadcasts and timely web updates.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with news and production teams to deliver compelling local programming. The position emphasizes early morning and weekend hours, with a focus on precision, quick

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality; able to show transportation to site in all weather conditions.
• Comfort with control room technology and quick pivot abilities during live TV.
• Digital-first mindset extending to web and mobile platforms.
• Ability to stay focused under live broadcast pressure.
• Team-oriented; contributes to collective success.
• Willingness to work early mornings or late nights on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Direct live productions: lead on newscasts and local productions with seamless transitions.
• Own the airwaves: monitor on-air signals and transmitter logs for clarity and compliance.
• Drive digital content: ingest daily programming and commercials; craft web elements.
• Master live events: run local commercial breaks for sports and other events.
• Collaborate across teams: work with news and production crews across platforms.
• Maintain the standard: ensure FCC logs and station requirements are met.

Skills

Show must go on attitude

Technical agility

Digital-first mindset

Unshakable focus

Team-player DNA

Flexibility

Tools

Ross Overdrive automation

Ross production video switcher

MCR/Harris automation

Platinum House routing system

VizRT graphics

Adobe Photoshop

ENPS

Edius editing software

Job description

WHSV is seeking a Technical Media Producer (Assoc/Weekend) to oversee live control room operations and digital-first content across platforms. The role requires reliability, technical agility, and a proactive approach to ensuring flawless broadcasts and timely web updates.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with news and production teams to deliver compelling local programming. The position emphasizes early morning and weekend hours, with a focus on precision, quick