TECHNICAL MEDIA DIRECTOR - WMTV
About the role
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 about 37% of U.S. 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 of such markets that were 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. WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south-central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage. We are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms. We work hard and take pride in getting it right. For four years in a row, WMTV was honored as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association “News Operation of the Year”. As well as being the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Regional "Overall Excellence" Award. What’s better than working at the #1 station in the nation’s #1 city? Join our award-winning team and live, work, and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. WMTV has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) is responsible for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps WMTV’s programming on air and online. The TMP directs live and prerecorded productions as assigned, using our Ross Overdrive production automation system paired with coding in ENPS to deliver a quality News Show. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming for air. This position offers an opportunity for video editing and field directing.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and is logged
- Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations
- Directing assigned live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
- Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
- Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas
- Editing video for playback and working closely with the news team to ensure quality
- Field directing
- Special projects including WMTV's "Share your Holidays", UW Madison's Homecoming Parade, and our "On the Road" segment
Requirements
- 2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person.
- Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
- Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal
- Strong commitment to working effectively with others; both being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must
- Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes
- Must be willing to work holidays and weekends if needed