Technical Producer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

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 WTVG:
WTVG is located in Northwestern Ohio. Our viewers and customers are extremely friendly and down-to-earth. We are a region of proud automotive workers home to Chrysler and GM plants. We are extremely passionate about our collegiate sports teams, including The Ohio State University Buckeyes, the University of Michigan Wolverines, the University of Toledo Rockets, and the Bowling Green University Falcons.
Job Summary/Description:
WTVG is Toledo, Ohio's #1 station, and we are seeking a skilled Technical Media Producer (TMP). In this dual-capacity role, you will execute clean live broadcasts and manage master control operations. This position combines technical expertise in control room automation, switching, audio, and non-linear video editing with the critical oversight required to keep our streams running seamlessly and in full FCC compliance.
We want a positive, detail-oriented team player who thrives on problem-solving and performs well under live pressure. Strong communication skills are a must. You will collaborate closely with producers to execute dynamic newscasts, using your creative input to help deliver world-class local content that is second to none in our market.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Technical Broadcast Execution: Operate Ross Overdrive control room automation system, production switchers, digital audio consoles, graphics systems, and robotic studio cameras during live newscasts and special productions.
• News Editing & Video Production: Utilize Edius non-linear editing software to edit daily lineups, topicals, weather cut-ins and ID's, promos, and other short segments for live newscasts under tight deadlines.
• Master Control Operations: Monitor multiple over-the-air (OTA) and digital program streams to ensure continuous, uninterrupted broadcast delivery. Acquire, ingest, prep, and play out commercial and programming content.
• Automation & Playlist Management: Manage and execute programming logs, ensuring all automated elements, regional ad insertions, and emergency alert systems (EAS) run precisely as scheduled.
• Collaboration & Pacing: Partner closely with producers, directors, and anchors to maintain the pacing, visual quality, and technical integrity of all broadcasts.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all broadcasts and video streams adhere strictly to FCC rules and regulations, including maintaining accurate transmitter logs, monitoring closed captioning, and reacting immediately to any feed disruptions.
• Pre-Production: Assist with pre-production duties, including preparing studio graphics, setting up lighting cues, checking microphones/audio feeds, and reviewing scripts for technical cues.
• Technical Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Conduct routine technical checks of studio and master control equipment. Collaborate with the engineering team to report, document, and troubleshoot hardware/software anomalies.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience: Television production, live broadcasting, or master control operations preferred (relevant internships or educational experience will be considered).
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills are required. Hands-on experience with live production switchers, digital audio boards, robotic camera control systems, broadcast automation systems, and master control switching/monitoring equipment is preferred.
• Adaptability & Calm Under Pressure: Ability to multitask, prioritize under strict deadlines, and make split-second technical decisions in a fast-paced, live-news and high-stakes master control environment.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively coordinate with editorial, traffic, and engineering departments.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, which will include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays depending on news cycles and operational coverage needs.
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)
WTVG-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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