Hartford,CT
Gray Television
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About Gray Television:
Gray Television 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 WFSB:
Would you like to work in beautiful Southern New England? WFSB in Connecticut provides the community with the dominant #1 rated local award-winning local news, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News is everywhere. We're Connecticut's #1 source for the latest weather including Connecticut's only LIVE doppler radar, breaking news, traffic and all the info you need to make it through your day.
Job Description/Summary:
The Technical Producer is responsible for operating studio and remote production equipment during Newscasts, Lifestyle, and Sports shows – both live and recorded. Candidates must have experience with automated video/audio production systems, Chyron, Avid iNews, robotic and handheld cameras, wireless microphone systems, lighting boards, LiveU, and live stream servers. This position supports news, engineering, and programming with a commitment to the production of high-quality and error-free programs and events.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– Executing newscasts using the Grass Valley Ignite Automation System and building functionality within that system.
– Coding rundowns in Avid iNews.
– Supporting all studio operations, including distributing & maintaining wireless microphones, operating studio cameras via the Telemetries system, and assisting Technical Producers during their shows.
– Communicating effectively with team members in the newsroom, live in the field, and in various other departments daily.
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Completion of high school. Bachelor's degree in broadcast television or media preferred.
– Minimum 2 years experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on control room experience.
– Experience operating and maintaining the Grass Valley Ignite Automation system.
Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your cover letter, resume, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WFSB -TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Gray Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.