TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (MCO & PROD.) - WOIO/WUAB
About Gray Media
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 approximately 37% of US 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. We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Job Summary/Description
The Technical Media Producer (TMP) Directs Newscasts, Special Programs, Breaking News, Live Sports and Severe Weather, while also providing QC support to Network and Local programming. The TMP is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive, w/ Chyron graphics, and Bitcentral playout. Monitor on-air signals, transmitters, and FCC logs, ingest daily programming and commercials, and monitor Crispin programming playlist automation.
- Daily work with ENPS newsroom computer system
- Understanding of all equipment in studio and master control area
- Daily care and maintenance of equipment and studio
- Operate master control Crispin Automation with a Harmonic Video Server, including the ability to effectively perform the following: commercial/program ingest & QC, Satellite operations, controlling the automation system
- Able to operate between multiple control rooms with no change in overall performance, and proper effective communication within the TMP team
- All Master Control needs including media management, automation playout and quality-control
- Proficient operation and knowledge of Master Control operation and supporting equipment
- Proper and effective communication with Newsroom personnel with the ability to handle changing situations
- Able to adhere to all FCC procedures and requirements
Qualifications/Requirements
- Experience with Ross Overdrive, Chyron, Bitcentral, Crispin automation, and ENPS
- Master Control experience with Crispin or any automation preferred
- Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments
- Computer experience and willingness to learn are a must
- Experience in master control and/or newscast directing is preferred
- A successful applicant will be dependable, focused, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure with strict deadlines and have strong multitasking skills
- Able to adapt quickly to instant changes in newscasts to modify pre-planned scripting of news automation (Overdrive)