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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 46 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.
About Raycom Sports:
Raycom Sports, based in Charlotte, N.C., is a leader in sports storytelling, production, and multi-platform content distribution. A part of Gray Media Group, Raycom Sports builds on a 45-year legacy of delivering innovative sports content and media strategies. Its diverse portfolio of partners includes the ACC, Big 12, ESPN, PWHL, New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Braves, and others across the sports landscape.
Job Summary/Description:
Raycom Sports is seeking a motivated, proactive individual to join our team as Media and Transmission Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing & managing various aspects of Raycom Sports' Production & Technical Operations, including transmission, media and content ingest and delivery, and quality control. The position is based in our Charlotte Operations Center (COC).
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Manage and coordinate Satellite, Fiber and IP Transmission & Distribution, including file transfers
* Manage all transmission operations, including freelance staffing, scheduling, and vendor relationships
* Create and manage master transmission schedule
* Oversee multiple forms of media ingest and delivery from Tape, Satellite, Cable, IP streams, and file-based media
* Develop standard operating procedures and processes for media transmission and transfer
* Oversee Media File organization and maintenance
* Assist the Engineering Team with production setup, Equipment installation, and Maintenance
* Research and recommend new equipment and technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of production operations
* Flexible work schedule including working days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency on-call
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset
* Effective communication and vendor management skills
* Proficient in broadcast and production hardware and software.
* Working Knowledge of IT processes, including network security, workflow, and network management
* Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience in broadcast engineering and/or remote production
* Flexible work schedule including working days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency on-call
* Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
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" and 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)
Raycom Sports-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 at every location where 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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