About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About PowerNation Studios:
PowerNation Studios is a full-service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content in Franklin, TN. PowerNation Studios produces America's #1 automotive how-to television franchise PowerNation, currently producing popular shows; Engine Power, Music City Trucks, and Detroit Muscle. PowerNation Studios' "PowerNation" reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on local Gray affiliate TV stations, and digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and is supported by over 6.8 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Media. For more information, visit www.gray.tv.
Job Summary/Description:
PowerNation Studios is searching for a Producer/Director who is a great storyteller and strong team leader to direct our hosts and videographers and produce high-quality automotive programs. Time management is essential. Our next Producer/Director will manage daily activities to hit long-term deadlines, plan projects, prepare scripts, edit rough cuts, and assist with the selection of project vehicles.
Join America’s #1 automotive how-to television franchise as our next Producer/Director. Work with some of the best automotive talent in the industry; producing and directing a weekly national TV show. PowerNation averages 1.2 million views per episode through broadcast, streaming, and YouTube and has a social following of 6.8 million. We’re looking for someone with a creative approach to each show who will direct both in the studio and out in the field. You will offline edit each show using Premiere Pro and will also be expected to collaborate with sales and sponsors to meet mutual goals and shared success.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years of directing, producing, writing, and editing experience
• Excellent storytelling skills are a must
• Must be a self-starter and team leader with good communication skills
• College/Technical school degree in TV/Media
• Proficient in Adobe Premier Pro
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Automotive knowledge preferred
• Some travel required
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)POWERNATION-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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.