KBJR-TV in Duluth, MN is seeking a Technical Media Producer.
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.
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/Wage:
$18.00 - $19.00/hr.
Shift and Schedule:
Wed. - Sun. (2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
KBJR in Duluth, MN, has an exciting opening for a Technical Media Producer. The successful candidate is responsible for several tasks, including but not limited to quality controlling commercials and content, and timing live events. They will also direct live newscasts, edit video, and maintain the studio. The candidate chosen will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an operating knowledge of computers. Previous control room experience is preferred but not required.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Operate the Master Control automation
- Monitor multiple program streams to ensure correct programming and commercial run times, record any discrepancies
- Prepare the electronic playlist
- Ingest commercials, programming, and other material into the automation system for broadcast
- Code Scripts for Newscasts and Direct Live Newscasts
- Oversee changing batteries in the wireless mics, IFBs, and setting up anchor/reporter positions
- Edit video for newscasts (Experience with Grass Valley Edius or Adobe Premiere preferred)
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Basic knowledge of TV video production
- Previous experience directing live broadcasts preferred
- Previous experience with non-linear video editing (Grass Valley Edius or Adobe Premiere preferred)
- Accuracy and attention to detail are critical aspects of this position. Along with the ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and problem-solve
- Must be able to handle high stress situations and pressure deadlines
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)
KBJR-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.
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