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.
Job Summary/Description:
WSAZ, the dominant #1 station in Charleston-Huntington, WV, is looking for a full-time Technical Media Producer who can direct our newscasts give us a strong product, and manage our on-air elements in our Media Control Center. We want someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, highly competitive work environment. This person must be excellent in problem-solving, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure. The ideal candidate must be a team player who can learn at a fast pace and communicate well with co-workers. The candidate will also be required to edit daily topical promos for programming. Proficiency with Microsoft Windows preferred.
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
* Direct newscast following WSAZ guidelines
* Work with news producers to determine the best use of graphics and co-ordinations of live shots that will complement the stories included in each newscast
* Maintain a positive work environment through active team participation
* Develop good judgment and decision-making skills through consistent training and skill development
* Maintain the ability to listen to requests and ideas, determine needs, and develop realistic plans
* Must meet deadlines
* Required to participate in future planning
* Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WSAZ/MyZ/CW
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Skill with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video switcher, NVerzion automation, and support equipment in Production/Master Control is preferred or similar automation is required
* Broadcast MCR and Directing experience is required (Two years experience preferred)
* Must be able to work flexible days and hours, including holidays
* Ability to handle moderate to high stress and deadline pressure
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)
WSAZ-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.