TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODCER - WKYT

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 WKYT:

WKYT-TV is home to the CBS and CW affiliates in beautiful Lexington, KY. The station sits amongst picturesque horse farms in the Thoroughbred Capital of the World.

Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility of monitoring WKYT’s on-air streams and FCC logs, ingesting daily programming and commercials, and directing live newscasts, as well as pre-recorded productions as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Direct live newscasts and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WKYT.
• Operation of Ross Overdrive automation, Harris automation, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control: including the ability to effectively perform at the following: commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting and a working knowledge of web production.
• Daily care and maintenance of equipment and studio.
• Work with other departments to meet all daily demands.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Work schedule may vary due to operation demands and will include 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)

WKYT-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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

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