TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WOWT
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.
About WOWT
WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Our innovative digital, streaming, and broadcast news and First Alert Weather products provide award-winning, life-saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions, from the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for its downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.
Job Summary
Gray Media seeks a talented and energetic TMP to join our award-winning teams. The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WOWT's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, ingesting daily programming and commercials, and monitoring programming playlist automation. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts and miscellaneous station productions.
Responsibilities
- Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WOWT
- Work with ENPS, newsroom computer system
- Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
- Training of new personnel as assigned
- Assist Operations Manager in maintaining clean studios and production areas
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Skilled use of Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control automation, VizRT graphics, Adobe Photoshop and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, and program ingesting/segmenting
- Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations
- Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas and dedication to care of equipment