TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (P/T) - WTVM

Gray Media, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. in Columbus, GA is seeking a Technical Media Producer to support newscast and commercial ingestion and playout for ABC, FOX, and NBC shows from the Media Control Center.

You will work with the news department to code and present newscasts, handle EAS and transmitter logging, and support multiple shifts. Prior MCR/MCO and Overdrive experience preferred; strong communication under pressure is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in live newscast production and ingesting show/mercial material.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and shifts in a TV newsroom.
• Strong written/spoken communication and calm problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for newscast and commercial ingestion and playout for ABC, FOX, and NBC shows.
• Operate and monitor Overdrive/MCR/MCU systems and coordinate sports programming like PSN.
• EAS and transmitter logging to ensure FCC compliance and proper documentation.
• Fill in on various shifts as needed.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Live newscast experience

MCR/MCO experience

Ingesting show materials

Pressure under control

Clear communication

Tools

AP ENPS

Ross Overdrive

Carbonite

Crispin

VizRT Graphics

VizTicker

Bitcentral Precis

Panasonic PTZ Cameras

Job description

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.

AboutWTVM:

WTVM continues to be the News Leader in the Columbus television market. With a staff of 40+ news professionals, we broadcast more than 7 hours of news each day on WTVM and well as providing news for WXTX, the area's FOX affiliate, and WLTZ, the area's NBC affiliate. WTVM-TV became the first television station on the air in Columbus, Georgia, on October 6, 1953.

Job Summary/Description:

Responsible for newscast and commercial ingestion as well as playout for ABC, FOX, and NBC shows. Working with the news department to code and present newscasts (Overdrive operation). EAS and transmitter logging to keep the station in FCC compliance and other duties as assigned. On‑job training will be available. Join WTVM as a Technical Media Producer in our Media Control Center.

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

• Responsible for newscast and commercial ingestion as well as playout for both ABC, FOX, and NBC shows.
• Running multiple sports programs on the various networks, including PSN. (Peachtree Sports Network)
• Working with the news department to code and present newscasts (Overdrive operation).
• EAS and transmitter logging to keep the station in FCC compliance and other duties as assigned.
• The candidate will fill in on various shifts.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Live Newscast experience, MCR/MCO experience, ingesting show and commercial material
• Great communication skills and problem‑solving ability under pressure
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Ross Overdrive, Carbonite, Crispin, VizRT Graphics and VizTicker, Bitcentral Precis, and Panasonic PTZ Cameras

WTVM-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.