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 WTVG:

WTVG is located in Northwestern Ohio. Our viewers and customers are extremely friendly and down-to-earth. We are a region of proud automotive workers home to Chrysler and GM plants. We are extremely passionate about our collegiate sports teams, including The Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of Michigan Wolverines, the University of Toledo Rockets, and the Bowling Green University Falcons.

Job Summary/Description:

WTVG-TV the dominant #1 station in Toledo, OH, is looking for a part-time Technical Media Producer (TMP) that can thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven work environment. The TMP is responsible for directing live and pre-recorded productions utilizing Ross OverDrive automation software. The TMP is also responsible for monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs as well as segmenting and ingesting daily programming, and commercials, editing news content and special projects using Edius. The successful candidate enjoys problem-solving, possesses strong communication and organizational skills, and can perform well under pressure. The ideal candidate must be a detail-oriented team player who is eager to learn and willing to be challenged.

Technical media producers (TMP) are a mix of master control operators (MCO), technical directors (TD), and news editors. Regular responsibilities include coding newscasts and cut-ins, directing newscasts and cut-ins, maintaining studio equipment, fulfilling graphic requests, live shot coordinating, writing discrepancy reports, ingesting programming, segmenting programming, monitoring air signal, maintaining logs, editing for newscasts and performing other duties as assigned. In addition to the attention to detail required by an MCO, this position also requires a close working relationship with news producers to create and execute dynamic, fast-paced newscasts. This position requires a positive team player with a passion for broadcast media.

Please note- primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Basic computer skills, and troubleshooting
- Ability to prioritize complex tasks and manage time effectively
- Willingness to learn new hardware and software
- Ability to meet hard deadlines and make split-second decisions
- Experience with Ross Overdrive, VizRT, and ENPS preferred
- Experience with Photoshop & Premiere Pro is a plus
- Master Control automation experience preferred
- Flexibility with assigned scheduling and job assignments
- Available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Reliable transportation

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)

WTVG-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.