TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WTOK

Gray Local Media, Inc; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WTOK-TV/Gray Media seeks a tech-minded media producer to direct live or pre-recorded newscasts at the top station in Meridian, Mississippi. Training is provided for directing, monitoring on-air signals, transmitter, FCC logs, and daily ingest of programming and commercials.

You'll perform desktop editing and contribute to various station productions and digital platform elements, with shifts and heavy equipment handling as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week, sitting or standing for long periods.
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports, executing automation, and editing video.
• Potential exposure to high noise and unusual light levels.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WTOK.
• Be able to learn Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, Chyron or VizRT graphics system, Adobe Photoshop, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform robotics camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing, and a working knowledge of web production.
• Dedication to care of equipment.
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical mindset

Live directing

Desktop video editing

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Production video switcher

Master control video switcher

Chyron

VizRT

Adobe Photoshop

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 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.

About WTOK:

WTOK-TV is located in the heart of the Queen City called Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian is the birthplace of country music (Jimmie Rodgers), the soul of the Temptations (David Ruffin), and home to the world-class Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian and The MAX. You can hike at Bonita Lake, watch the sunset from the roof of the Threefoot Hotel, or savor southern foods in the restaurants in our revitalized downtown district.

WTOK-TV is the highest-rated ABC station in the country. We serve the communities of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama with top-rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW, Circle, and myTOK networks. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 70 years.

Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.

Job Summary/Description:

Directing a newscast at WTOK requires the same skills as a gamer. We need tech-minded people to work as a technical media producer at the number one TV station in Meridian, Mississippi.

We call the job “TMP.” We will train you to direct live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitor WTOK’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing, directing specific newscasts, miscellaneous station productions, and various elements for digital platforms.

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WTOK.
• Be able to learn Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, Chyron or VizRT graphics system, Adobe Photoshop, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing, and a working knowledge of web production.
• Dedication to care of equipment.
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports, executing automation, and editing video.
• Potential exposure to high noise and unusual light levels.

WTOK-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.