TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER - KSFY

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KSFY:

KSFY/KDLT is located in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. The station is currently operating nine over-the-air channels and producing seven hours of local news daily. Over-the-air channels they operated include ABC, NBC, FOX, Outlaw, MeTV, MeTV Toons, Cozi, True Crime, and Court TV.

Job Summary/Description:

Dakota News Now seeks a dynamic Technical Media Producer to join our award-winning teams. The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for the web channel.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for the station
• Require skill with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, ITX automation, VizRT graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, and program ingesting/segmenting
• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations
• Work with ENPS, newsroom computer system
• The Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas
• Dedication to care of equipment
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
• Training of new personnel as assigned
• Assist the Production Supervisor in maintaining clean studios and production areas
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Great communication and people skills
• Operating knowledge of PC’s and graphics computers
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems
• Schedule flexibility
• Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands, or possible permanent schedule changes

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)

KSFY-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals