TECHNICAL MEDIA DIRECTOR (F/T) - WTVY

About the Company

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The company serves 117 full-power television markets, reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households. Gray Media's portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first or second highest-rated station. It also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Based in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has served the community since 1955 and is known as the "Hometown News Leader." The station is committed to promoting prosperity in the Wiregrass region and offers a dynamic work environment in a growing economic area with a comfortable cost of living.

About the Role

Work alongside news producers and the news team to create, code, and direct dynamic, fast-paced, top-rated newscasts and programming. Coordinate live acquisition of reporters and news video using ENG and IP-based video transmission platforms.

Responsibilities

• Direct newscasts using our automation system.
• Monitor on-air signals for WTVY, ingest daily programming and commercials, and operate the Master Control automation system.
• Perform regular care and maintenance of equipment and studio, including lighting, cameras, and sets.
• Occasionally operate studio teleprompter, floor directing, and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Creative, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced, high-stress environment under deadline pressure.
• Able to work well in a team and independently.
• Flexible to work mornings, nights, weekends, out-of-town assignments, and changing schedules.
• Able to sit and stand for extended periods, climb and work on ladders, and comfortably lift 30 pounds or more.
• Computer literacy is required; strong grasp of visual design, grammar, and spelling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous television experience (not required).
• Experience with HD video production, Ross Overdrive, VizRT Graphics, DBi Master Control Automation, ENPS, and non-linear editing systems.