TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (F/T) - WTVG

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 US television households. Gray Media's portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated station. The company 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, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WTVG is located in Northwestern Ohio, serving a friendly and down-to-earth community. The region is home to proud automotive workers and passionate collegiate sports fans, including teams like The Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of Michigan Wolverines, the University of Toledo Rockets, and the Bowling Green University Falcons.

About the Role

WTVG, Toledo, Ohio’s #1 station, is seeking a skilled Technical Media Producer (TMP) for a dual-capacity role. You will execute clean live broadcasts and manage master control operations, combining technical expertise in control room automation, switching, audio, and non-linear video editing with critical oversight to ensure seamless, FCC-compliant streams. This position requires a positive, detail-oriented team player who thrives on problem-solving and performs well under live pressure. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will collaborate closely with producers to deliver world-class local content.

Responsibilities

• Technical Broadcast Execution: Operate Ross Overdrive control room automation system, production switchers, digital audio consoles, graphics systems, and robotic studio cameras during live newscasts and special productions.
• News Editing & Video Production: Use Edius non-linear editing software to edit daily lineups, topicals, weather cut-ins, IDs, promos, and other short segments for live newscasts under tight deadlines.
• Master Control Operations: Monitor multiple over-the-air (OTA) and digital program streams to ensure continuous, uninterrupted broadcast delivery. Acquire, ingest, prep, and play out commercial and programming content.
• Automation & Playlist Management: Manage and execute programming logs, ensuring all automated elements, regional ad insertions, and emergency alert systems (EAS) run precisely as scheduled.
• Collaboration & Pacing: Partner closely with producers, directors, and anchors to maintain the pacing, visual quality, and technical integrity of all broadcasts.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all broadcasts and video streams adhere strictly to FCC rules and regulations, including maintaining accurate transmitter logs, monitoring closed captioning, and reacting immediately to feed disruptions.
• Pre-Production: Assist with pre-production duties, such as preparing studio graphics, setting up lighting cues, checking microphones/audio feeds, and reviewing scripts for technical cues.
• Technical Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Conduct routine technical checks of studio and master control equipment. Collaborate with the engineering team to report, document, and troubleshoot hardware/software anomalies.

Requirements

• Experience in television production, live broadcasting, or master control operations (relevant internships or educational experience will be considered).
• Technical proficiency with live production switchers, digital audio boards, robotic camera control systems, broadcast automation systems, and master control switching/monitoring equipment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize under strict deadlines, and make split-second technical decisions in a fast-paced, live-news and high-stakes master control environment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with editorial, traffic, and engineering departments.
• Schedule flexibility, including willingness to work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays based on news cycles and operational coverage needs.