Media Production Assistant Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 KLTV:
KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview, TX area of East Texas. We are an ABC affiliate and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 30 years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating eleven different apps and producing a nationally recognized, innovative, 19-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and on our mobile apps. This service operates 7 days a week!
Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station is preparing for the future as a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best TV stations in the country.
Job Summary/Description:
KLTV has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer (TMP). This position includes both Newscast Directing and Master Control duties. This position has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring KLTV's and KTRE's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, as well as ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, miscellaneous station productions, various elements for digital outlets, and designing graphics for newscasts.
Applicants should have operating knowledge of PCs and should possess excellent communication and organization skills. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to enter the industry of broadcast production.
TMPs routinely direct newscasts and operate equipment in both News Production and Master Control, where switching systems are preprogrammed and highly automated. When not directing and preparing for newscasts, they also monitor, maintain, and operate master control automation equipment, including preparing/ingesting program material. Maintain and confirm FCC compliance during scheduled shifts. This includes the master control responsibilities associated with both KLTV and KTRE, as well as all digital signals. Position could include overnight/early morning hours.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Operate the automation system and video switcher
- MCR operation and automation
- Build VizRT graphics
- Operate equipment supporting production/master control
- Effectively perform operations with robotic camera, prompter, audio, and working knowledge of in-house web production.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team
- Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
- Assist in maintaining a clean studio and production area
- Variable work schedule due to station needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Applicants should have an operating knowledge of PCs.
- Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is a plus.
- Should possess excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A valid driver's license is required, as well as a good driving record.
- Newscast directing experience is a plus.
- Master Control Operator experience is a 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)
KLTV-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.
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