TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER - KCTV

Gray Media, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KCTV is seeking a talented Technical Media Producer to direct live and pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals, oversee transmitter and FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercials. The role includes directing select newscasts and station productions.

You will work with ENPS, establish feeds for live events, and collaborate with all departments to meet daily demands while assisting the Production Supervisor with studio cleanliness and organization.

Qualifications

• Operates robotic cameras, prompter and audio during productions.
• Ingests and segments program content and commercials.
• Understands FCC logs and broadcast regulations.

Responsibilities

• Direct live or pre-recorded productions as assigned.
• Direct and monitor KCTV on-air streams; coordinate with ENPS newsroom system.
• Set up Satellite, Microwave, and Bonded Cellular for live/recorded productions.
• Collaborate with departments to meet daily production demands.
• Assist Production Supervisor in keeping studios and areas clean and organized.
• Manage variable schedules due to shifts and projects.

Skills

Robotic camera operation

Prompter operation

Audio operation

Program ingesting/segmenting

Tools

Ross Video OverDrive

Production video switcher

Master control automation

Chyron graphics

Adobe Photoshop

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 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 KCTV:

KCTV5 is the CBS affiliate serving the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Job Summary/Description:

KCTV is currently seeking a talented and energetic TMP to join our award-winning teams. The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring KCTV's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, ingesting daily programming and commercials, and monitoring programming playlist automation. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts and miscellaneous station productions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for KCTV.
• Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system.
• Establish Satellite, Microwave and Bonded Cellular fees for use in live and recorded productions.
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands.
• Assist Production Supervisor in maintaining clean studios and production areas.
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Skilled use of Ross Video OverDrive, production video switcher, master control automation, Chyron graphics, Adobe Photoshop and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, and program ingesting/segmenting.
• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.
• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas and dedication to care of equipment.

KCTV-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

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