TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (ASSO) - WXIX

Gray Media, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA with company contributions

Paid parental leave

401(k) with matching

Relocation PTO

Job summary

WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, is seeking a Technical Media Producer to direct live and pre-recorded productions and monitor on-air streams for a multi-network hub.

The role requires operating Ross and VizRT tools, mastering control, and ensuring compliance with FCC guidelines. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of television production experience preferred.
• Dependable, well-organized, able to multi-task with strong communication skills.
• Work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams.
• Operate Ross Overdrive production video switcher to direct live news broadcasts and pre-produced content.
• Operate master control switcher, Crispin automation, VizRT graphics, and supporting equipment in Production/Master Control.
• Code and execute local live production with Ross Automation; ingesting/segmenting commercials and programs.

Skills

Television production

Multitasking

Communication skills

Dependable

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Ross Automation

Crispin automation

VizRT graphics

Job description

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 such markets 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 that offers 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Variable work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Job Type:

Full‑Time

About WXIX:

WXIX‑TV, FOX19 NOW, is the FOX affiliate serving Cincinnati and the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana tri‑state area, the nation’s 37th DMA. FOX19 NOW, the station that’s “Always Local, Always Now,” produces more than 73 hours of News per week. FOX19 NOW is the leader in Morning News with local coverage from 4:30 a.m. until Noon each weekday. The station airs early evening news from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and the market’s #1 (A25‑54) late local News starting at 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. FOX19 NOW is the Flagship Station of the Cincinnati Bengals. FOX19 NOW is proud to serve the community on multiple platforms and broadcast some of the most popular programming in the Tri‑State, including NFL on FOX, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, and the FOX prime schedule.

Job Summary/Description:

WXIX‑TV, Cincinnati, has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The successful candidate will direct live and pre‑recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on‑air streams for a multi‑network hub.
• The candidate will be responsible for operating the Ross Overdrive production video switcher to direct live news broadcasts and pre‑produced content
• Candidate will operate master control switcher, Crispin automation, VizRT graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control
• Candidate should have the ability to effectively perform the following: Code and execute local live production with Ross Automation. Commercial and program ingesting/segmenting is a must.
• Preference is given to someone with an understanding of FCC broadcast regulations

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Relevant work experience helpful.
• Successful candidate should be dependable, well‑organized, be able to multi‑task, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work calmly under pressure, and meet deadlines. Minimum 1 year of television production experience preferred.
• Variable work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WXIX‑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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.