About Gray Television:Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets, reaching 36 percent of US television households.We constantly strive for excellence. By upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and developing the best and brightest employees in the business.About WTOK:WTOK-TV is located heart of the Queen City called Meridian, Mississippi. Meridian is the birthplace of country music, (Jimmie Rodgers), the soul of the Temptations (David Ruffin), and home to the world-class Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian and The MAX. You can hike at Bonita Lake, watch the sunset from the roof of the Threefoot Hotel, or savor southern foods in the restaurants in our revitalized downtown district.WTOK-TV is the highest-rated ABC station in the country. We serve the communities of eastern Mississippi and western Alabama with top-rated news, weather, and sports. We also offer syndicated programming on the CW, Circle, and myTOK networks. We take pride in serving our viewers, our community, and our advertisers for 70 years.Our mission is to be engaged with the community and promote civic and economic development with a focus on improving the lives of our viewers. We use cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and timely news information on television and digital platforms.WTOK – Meridian, MS

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https://youtu.be/UZkHzuqtxCsJob Summary/Description:WTOK-TV is looking for a tech-minded person to be a technical media producer (TMP). We will train to direct live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitor WTOK’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing, directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for digital platforms.Directing a newscast at WTOK requires the same skills as a gamer. We need tech-minded people to work as technical media producers at the number-one TV station in Meridian, Mississippi. We call the job “TMP.” We will train to direct live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitor WTOK’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing, directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for WTOK.

• Dedication to the care of equipment.

• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.• Be able to learn Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control videoswitcher, Chyron or VizRT graphics system, Adobe Photoshop, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, desktop editing and a working knowledge of web production.

• Other duties as assigned.Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week, sitting or standing for long periods.

• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports, executing automation, and editing video.

• Potential exposure to high noise and unusual light levels.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 )WTOK-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free companyAdditional 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.