Video Production Assistant Jobs in Iowa (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 such markets 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.
About KWQC:
KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities' #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC has the most experienced team in the market. Our mission is to keep our viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world.
Job Summary/Description:
KWQC is looking for someone who has the desire to work alongside news producers and others on our news team to create, code, and direct dynamic, fast-paced, top-rated newscasts and programming.
The Technical Media Operator's responsibilities include but are not limited to: directing live and pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station's on-air signals, transmitter, ingesting daily programming into our playout server, and rolling breaks during live programming.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Operation of Ross Overdrive Production Automation, Crispin Master Control
• Automation, and VizRT News Graphics System.
• Operation of robotic cameras, teleprompter, and audio mixer.
• Monitor on-air signals for KWQC-TV and all subchannels, ingest daily programming, and operate the Master Control automation system.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Understand FCC broadcast regulations
• Assist in maintaining a clean control room, studio, and production area. Including maintenance of studio lighting
Qualifications/Requirements:
• The successful candidate will be creative, extremely detail-oriented, and have strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience a plus
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, ENPS, and Crispin automation and playout systems preferred
• Experience with computers is a must, and the willingness to learn new and complex technologies.
• The ability to take direction, meet multiple deadlines, make split-second decisions, multitask, and work under pressure.
• Must be willing to work a variable schedule that could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and 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, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KWQC-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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