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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 47 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.

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 - $25.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:  

Hawaii News Now is seeking a full-time Technical Media Producer to direct live newscasts, run Master Control, monitor on-air signals, transmitter, FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercial content.

Regular assignments will involve coding and directing newscasts and running Master Control. The ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, highly driven work environment.
We are seeking a team player who communicates well with coworkers. If you are someone with a television technical background and you enjoy a fast-paced live television environment, this position may be a perfect fit for you.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Code and direct live and pre-recorded newscasts and local programming
- Running Master Control programming, ingest commercial and program content
- Monitor On-Air signals, transmitter readings, and other FCC duties assigned
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, vacation coverage, etc.
- Work with news producers and the team to prepare for local productions
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Requires skill with Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, VizRT graphics system, Evertz Master Control switching, Harris automation, Edius editing software, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control. This would include the ability to use camera remotes, a prompter, a Calrec audio board, commercial and promo ingesting through Telestream factories, and desktop editing.

- The candidate must possess strong communication and people skills
- Knowledgeable at operating PCs and automation software
- Prior television production and Master Control experience
- Must be able to work effectively under pressure
- Candidates must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and or 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, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KHNL-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.