TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WVUE

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 45 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 WVUE:

WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing roughly 60 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

Job Summary/Description:  

TMP will code and operate Ross Overdrive and related equipment for newscasts. They will also perform Master Control duties, including monitoring on-air channels and ingesting programming and commercials.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Code live and pre-recorded content for WVUE and operate Ross Overdrive and related equipment.
• Work with other departments, including WVUE’s newsroom, to coordinate and produce top-rated television and digital programs.
• Monitor on-air signals for WVUE, ingest daily programming and commercials.
• Operate Ross Overdrive automation (including Panasonic robotic cameras, Ross Carbonite Ultra switcher, and Calrec audio console), VizRT graphics, and supporting equipment in the WVUE control center.
• Work closely with other departments to meet daily demands as necessary.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues and escalate as needed to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Other duties as assigned

**WVUE is a 24-hour operation. This position requires schedule flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.**

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Team-first attitude with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively under time-sensitive, live-production deadlines.
• Strong technical aptitude and computer skills; comfortable learning new production/playout systems.
• Previous newscast directing and master control experience is preferred.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive and/or VizRT is a definite plus.

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)

WVUE-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 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 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.