TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WILX

Gray Media, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's Lansing operation is seeking a Technical Media Producer to direct live and pre-recorded productions for WILX-TV10. You will manage on-air signals, automate with Ross Overdrive, and coordinate with the ENPS newsroom system.

The role requires coordination across engineering and news teams, working with studio graphics and multiple production systems, and occasional early or late shifts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Newscast directing/master control experience or technical directing experience in a system nearly identical to WILX.
• Operating knowledge of PCs and graphics computers (Vizrt knowledge and experience preferred).
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations.
• Pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WILX-TV10.
• Operate Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, MCR/Harris automation, Utah House routing system, VizRT graphics, and related studio equipment.
• Direct specific newscasts, station productions, and web channel elements.
• Maintain FCC logs and ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
• Work with ENPS newsroom computer system.
• Prep media for news as needed.
• Understand equipment in studios and production areas; ensure equipment care.
• Train new personnel as assigned.
• Overtime may be possible; work schedule varies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Newscast directing

Master Control experience

Technical Directing experience

PC proficiency

VizRT knowledge

FCC regulations knowledge

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Ross production video switcher

MCR / Harris automation

Utah House routing system

VizRT graphics

Job description

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: TECHN016459

• Full-Time

Locations

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Lansing, MI 48911, USA

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 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 WILX:

WILX, the highly rated NBC affiliate located in Lansing, Michigan, for more than 60 years, is on a growth trajectory. WILX currently produces 33 hours of news per week and is growing. A market leader in news, digital, and social media, WILX News 10 is home to Emmy Award-winning reporters and a recipient of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters “Station of the Year” award. WILX is a breaking news and weather station, with a strong emphasis on original, local reporting. Our respected main anchors live here and have made WILX their career home. This includes the longest-running sportscaster in the state of Michigan. Our newsroom leadership is known for developing young journalists. Mid-Michigan (Lansing/Jackson area) is a big news market, home to the state capital and Michigan State University. It is a vibrant, diverse, stable area and a great place to live and work. Lansing is just an hour away from Grand Rapids, downtown Detroit, and a day-trip “up north” for some of the most beautiful places in the country. If you love lakes, boating, fishing, camping, beaches, downhill skiing, wine, craft brew, Broadway shows, Big 10 sports, minor-league baseball, NFL/NBA/NHL games…Michigan has it all!

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WILX’s on-air streams, transmitter, FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercial inventory. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for the web channel.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WILX-TV10.
• Require skill with the following: Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, MCR / Harris automation, Utah House routing system, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop. Require skill with all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control - including the ability to effectively perform operations with robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, and a working knowledge of in-house web production.
• Require skill for live truck operations and internet-based video operations (i.e., Skype or similar)
• Understanding of FCC program & transmitter logs and FCC broadcast regulations.
• Work with ENPS, newsroom computer system.
• Prep Media for news as needed.
• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas.
• Dedication to care of equipment.
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands.
• Training of new personnel as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas.
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc. Overtime (for regular employees) will be possible.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Great communication and people skills.
• Newscast directing/Master Control experience or Technical Directing experience in a system nearly identical to WILX.
• Operating knowledge of PC’s and graphics computers (Vizrt knowledge and experience preferred).
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations.
• Pre-employment drug screening.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.

Miscellaneous:

• Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands, or possible permanent schedule changes.
• Work assignments will at times include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regular and reasonable work attendance required.
• Other Duties as Assigned

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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