TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (ASSO) - WRDW/WAGT

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

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
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

$18.00/hr.

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

About WRDW/WAGT:

WRDW is an award-winning news station located in Augusta, GA. The station has a 70-year history of community commitment. WRDW/WAGT operates in a new state-of-the-art facility producing 40 hours of local news as well as content for its digital platforms. We are located in Augusta, a city with a booming economy and year-round outdoor recreation. Although we are home to the world-famous Masters Golf Tournament, there's much more than golf. Whether it's fishing, kayaking, boating, or hiking, there's something for everyone. Foodies aren't disappointed. If you like to explore beyond the city, Augusta is 2 hours from the beaches and 3 hours from the mountains.

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for the web channel. The shift will be Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday (four 10 hour shift, three days off) 2pm to 1am. Other days and hours may be required, including holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Coding for and directing multiple live newscasts daily in a fast-paced environment

- Monitoring multiple on-air channels with traffic inserts (ad revenue)

- Logging transmitter and FCC readings

- Editing various syndicated shows for air throughout the day

- Editing video for a few live newscasts

- Working with traffic/the sales department to ensure paid ads air appropriately

What You'll Get -

- Full benefits including health insurance

- Additional benefits including life insurance, long-term and short-term disability

- Competitive 401(k) retirement matching

- Paid holidays and vacation

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Previous experience in live television news is highly preferred

- Discipline to work on your own to complete required responsibilities

- The ability to work across departments

- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring the accuracy of work through attention to detail

- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings

- Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work products and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through

Come join our dynamic team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, and references

WRDW/WAGT-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.