Technical Media Producer (F/T - Primary)

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters; Greenville (NC); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Gray Media’s WITN News in Greenville seeks a Technical Media Producer to run master control and direct live newscasts for a 24/7 operation. You’ll handle program acquisition, QC, downlinks, and publishing to digital platforms using Harris ADC Automation, Ross Overdrive, ENPS, and Vizrt graphics.

The role requires flexibility for overnight, early morning, and weekend shifts, plus the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining broadcast quality.

Qualificações

• A degree in communications, broadcast media, or film is ideal.
• Television production or broadcast experience preferred, while film and video production experience is also helpful.
• Education and experience in other related fields can also be acceptable.
• We are looking for problem solvers and enthusiastic learners with a solid foundation in applicable fields.
• Must be meticulous with ability to acquire new skills quickly and apply them across scenarios.

Responsabilidades

• Operate master control and direct live newscasts using Overdrive; pre-code shows in ENPS.
• Publish content to WITN’s digital platforms and maintain hourly logs.
• Manage program acquisition, processing, QC, satellite downlinks, and playlists via Air Client & automation.
• Rotate schedules including overnight/early morning/weekend shifts; cover for others as needed.

Conhecimentos

Problem solving

Learner mindset

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Degree in communications, broadcast media, or film

Ferramentas

Harris ADC Automation

Ross Overdrive Production System

ENPS

Vizrt graphics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Technical Media Producer (F/T - Primary)

WITN News, Greenville

Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title: TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (F/T - PRIMARY) - WITN

Details

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 WITN

WITN TV has been your Breaking News and Weather Authority in Eastern North Carolina for over 65 years. We produce 43.5 hours of news per week and deliver content on a 24/7 basis through our digital platforms. We’re in the rapidly growing Greenville/New Bern/Washington DMA, with bureaus in New Bern and Jacksonville. We serve Beaufort, Bertie, Carteret, Craven, Duplin, Greene, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Onslow, Pamlico, Pitt, Tyrell, and Washington counties. WITN is the dominant station in the market.

Job Summary/Description

We are seeking a timely, dependable, motivated individual to join our broadcast operations team, bringing programming and live local news to our viewers. You will work behind the scenes, in an all-digital production/master control environment using Harris ADC Automation, the Ross Overdrive Production System, along with Vizrt graphics and ENPS. Flexible schedules are a must, as we deliver content around the clock.

This Technical Media Producer position fully encompasses the roles of master control operator and director. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: program acquisition, processing, QC checking, tuning satellite downlinks, and managing programming playlists through Air Client & automation software. Operators also maintain hourly transmitter logs, note discrepancies in programming/break inventory, and troubleshoot as needed. In addition, you will publish content to WITN’s digital platforms.

A key responsibility includes directing live newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system. This includes pre‑coding shows in ENPS, as well as executing them to an error‑free standard using Overdrive. This will require excellent computer skills with a good sense of visual and audio integration. Maintaining focus on multiple aspects of a show for extended periods, while checking ahead and being familiar with the rundown, will be required for success. The director leads, communicates, and cues talent to have them exactly where they need to be at all times. Quick reaction time and the ability to perform well under tight deadlines are both essential.

Additional responsibilities include editing and publishing video for WITN’s website.

At times, working a rotating schedule may be required, including overnight, early morning, and weekend shifts, along with filling in for others when needed.

Please note - the primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A degree in communications, broadcast media, or film is ideal.
• Television production or broadcast experience preferred, while film and video production experience is also helpful.
• Education and experience in other related fields can also be acceptable.

We are primarily looking for problem solvers and enthusiastic learners with a solid foundation in applicable fields to build on and succeed at WITN.

Individuals should be meticulous, with an ability to acquire new skills quickly and apply them across a broad range of scenarios.

Ability to remain focused and on task, without direct supervision, is required.

Must be comfortable with the continually changing landscape of broadcast technology, including adapting to new equipment and workflows routinely.

WITN-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.

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 11/2/2026

Closing Date: 1/31/2027

State: North Carolina

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