TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KAIT

Gray Local Media, Inc; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

KAIT, Gray Media's ABC, NBC, CW affiliate, has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The TMP operates the broadcast control center equipment to keep programming on-air and online, directing live or pre-recorded productions using the Ross Overdrive system and handling all master control duties.

Duties include monitoring signal quality, complying with FCC regulations, and preparing rundowns for automation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of broadcast/production experience preferred; training provided.
• Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and quality control all inbound and outbound/broadcast signals and online streams.
• Ensure content airs as intended and logged.
• Direct live or pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation.
• Prepare production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin.
• Understand equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas.

Skills

Broadcast production

Master control

Ross Overdrive

Team training

Communication

Holiday weekends

Tools

Ross Overdrive system

Job 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 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 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.

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

Salary/Wage:

$17.00 - $19.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary/Description:

KAIT, Gray Media's ABC, NBC, CW affiliate, has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) has the general responsibility for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps KAIT’s programming on-air and online. The TMP directs live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, using our state-of-the-art Ross Overdrive production automation system. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming for air.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• - Monitor and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals and online streams, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and logged
• - Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations
• - Directing assigned live and pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
• - Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
• - Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas

Qualifications/Requirements:

• - 2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
• - Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
• - Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks
• - Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal
• - Strong commitment to working effectively with and being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must
• - Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes
• - Must be willing to work holidays and weekends

KAIT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

AdditionalInfo:

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.