TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (ASSO) - KOTA/KEVN

GRAY MEDIA; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

Gray Media's KOTA/KEVN in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Technical Media Producer to direct live and pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals, and manage the playout server. On-site role with potential for diverse in-studio duties and breaking news responsiveness.

The candidate should be adept with Ross Overdrive, Crispin M.C.A., and VizRT Graphics, with a strong focus on reliability, teamwork, and tight deadlines in a dynamic news environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.
• Desire to learn television broadcast automation equipment.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Windows.
• Ability to take direction, meet deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned.
• Monitor the station’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs.
• Ingest daily programming and commercials into our playout server.
• Direct specific newscasts and operate master control automation.
• Support in in-studio productions and maintain a clean studio area.

Skills

Punctuality

Communication

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Ross Overdrive Production Automation

Crispin Master Control Automation

VizRT News Graphics

Windows OS

Job description

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (ASSO) - KOTA/KEVN

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: TECHN017003

• Posted : October 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KOTA/KEVN:

KOTA and KEVN are the ABC and FOX affiliates in Rapid City at the base of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We are the market leaders for local news, sports, and weather and operate out of a state-of-the-art facility. Our coverage radius includes the Black Hills area of South Dakota and parts of eastern Wyoming. We are in Rapid City, SD television DMA Market 169, and are proud to serve our community of approximately 100,000 television HH.

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: directing live and pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials into our playout server. Other assignments will include directing specific newscasts, operating master control automation equipment, and various in-studio productions. On-site training is available!

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operation of Ross Overdrive Production Automation, Crispin Master Control Automation, and VizRT News Graphics System.
• The operation of robotic cameras, teleprompter, and audio mixer.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories.
• Assist in maintaining a clean studio and production area.
• You may have a variable work schedule, depending on station needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must be punctual and have reliable transportation, including during inclement weather.
• The desire to learn television broadcast automation equipment (experience is a plus!).
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Windows, with the willingness to learn new and complex technologies.
• The ability to take direction, meet multiple deadlines, make split-second decisions, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

KOTA/KEVN-TV/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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