About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WEAU:
WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We’re an hour drive away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area is a growing community with great schools and health care.
Job Summary/Description:
WEAU, the leading news station in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled full-time Technical Media Producer (TMP) to join our dynamic team. This role combines live newscast directing with essential master control operations, playing a crucial part in delivering high-quality broadcasts to our viewers.
As a TMP, you'll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with producers and anchors to execute fast-paced live news broadcasts and ensure the seamless delivery of all on-air content. If you're passionate about broadcast media, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to grow your technical and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply!
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Directing Live and Pre-Recorded Productions: Prepare and direct live and pre-recorded news broadcasts, special programs, breaking news, live sports, and severe weather coverage using automation systems.
• Master Control Operations: Monitor on-air signals for WEAU, ingest daily programming and commercials, and ensure FCC compliance for all broadcasts. This includes commercial playback, recording, ingesting, and segmenting material.
• Technical Execution: Operate production video switchers, audio consoles, graphics systems, and supporting equipment in the control room.
• Collaboration: Work closely with newsroom personnel, producers, and other departments to coordinate and produce top-rated television and digital programs.
• Equipment Management: Perform regular care and maintenance of equipment and the studio, and have a strong understanding of all equipment in the studios and production areas.
• Automation Proficiency: Proficiently operate master control automation systems and be able to code and execute local live productions with automation.
• Newsroom Systems: Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system, to integrate production elements.
• Quality Control: Provide quality control support for both network and local programming.
• Adaptability: Be prepared for a variable work schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, due to changing shifts and station projects.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Fulfill other duties as necessary to meet daily demands and station needs.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience: Relevant work experience in broadcast media, including master control operations and/or newscast directing, is preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is essential for monitoring on-air signals, transmitters, logs, and executing complex live productions.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly adapt to instant changes in newscasts and modify pre-planned scripting of news automation.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and communicate clearly with a team.
• Work Ethic: Dependable, well-organized, focused, and able to multitask and work calmly under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Self-Starter: A self-starter with a willingness to learn new technologies and systems.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work various schedules, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WEAU-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.
