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TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KAIT
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What they do
A Producer plans and coordinates elements needed to create a film, television show, theater production, musical production or radio show. Works with writers, composers and artistic directors to develop ideas and scripts; oversees rehearsals or production schedule and budget; recruits financing to support production and marketing costs; negotiates distribution agreements. May also work on television or radio advertisements.
$62,897 / year median in Arkansas
-6% projected decline
Job Description
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.
Caring Salary/Wage:
$17.00- $19.
Shift and Schedule:
Mon.- Fri.
Job Type:
Full-Time Job Summary/Description:
KAIT, Gray Media'sABC, NBC, CW
affiliate, has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer ("TMP") has the general responsibility for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps KAIT's programming on-air and online. The TMP directs live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, using our state-of-the-art Ross Overdrive production automation system. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming for air. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Monitor and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals and online streams, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and logged
- Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations
- Directing assigned live and pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
- Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
- Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
- Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively
- written and verbal
- Strong commitment to working effectively with and being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must
- Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes
- Must be willing to work holidays and weekends If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.