TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (ASSO) - KBTX

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 portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first or second highest-rated station. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets) and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency. Additional properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, plus studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For nearly 70 years, KBTX has been the dominant local news and entertainment choice, producing about 40 hours of original content each week across broadcast and streaming platforms. The station is routinely recognized among the best in Texas by the Associated Press, RTDNA, and the Lone Star EMMY Chapter, and has earned multiple state and national awards, including three consecutive Texas Association of Broadcasters’ Bonner McLane Public Service awards and a National Edward R. Murrow Award for digital innovation.

Bryan-College Station is a community of more than 250,000 people offering a small-town feel with big-city amenities, including a vibrant arts scene, an all-terrain trail system, and world-class dining and nightlife. Home to Texas A&M University, the area hosts over 100,000 fans at Aggie football games and is one of the fastest-growing communities in the country.

About the role

This Technical Media Producer position works in KBTX’s state-of-the-art control center, directing live and pre-recorded productions and processing content for two television stations, KBTX.com, and KBTX social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and direct live and pre-recorded content for KBTX, CW8 Aggieland, KBTX.com, and KBTX social media platforms.
• Collaborate with other departments, including the newsroom, to coordinate and produce top-rated television and digital programs.
• Monitor on-air signals for KBTX, ingest daily programming and commercials.
• Operate Ross Overdrive automation (including Panasonic robotic cameras, Ross Carbonite Ultra switcher, and Calrec audio console), iTX automation, VizRT graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, and supporting equipment in the KBTX control center.
• Occasionally operate Grass Valley Edius or similar news editing software and studio teleprompter.
• Perform regular care and maintenance of studio equipment.
• Work closely with other departments to meet daily demands as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Team player with a professional attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask under time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong technical and computing skills.
• Previous newscast directing and master control experience is preferred.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive, VizRT, iTX Automation, and/or Adobe Creative Cloud applications is a significant plus.
• Schedule flexibility to work mornings, nights, overnights, weekends, and changing schedules.
• Valid driver’s license; employment contingent on passing a drug screen and driving record check.
• Regular and reasonable work attendance.