Builder/Mechanic/ Co-Host - Powernation Studios (Gray Media Group)

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 PowerNation Studios:

PowerNation Studios is a full-service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content in Franklin, TN. PowerNation Studios produces America's #1 automotive how-to television franchise PowerNation, currently producing popular shows; Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Carcass. PowerNation Studios' "PowerNation" reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on local Gray affiliate TV stations, and digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and is supported by over 4.8 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Television Inc. For more information, visit www.gray.tv.

Job Summary/Description:

PowerNation Studios in Franklin TN has an opening for a Builder/Mechanic/Co-Host to work on show project builds and occasionally appear on camera. The opening is for a regular, full-time position with company benefits. This position requires working with the Show Producer on concepting projects and editorial for the shows, providing mechanical work required for project building, acquiring all parts necessary for each production shoot, and collaborating with other employees to ensure editorial obligations are complete in the production of the shows. The position also requires appearing on camera in the shows or other productions

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Producer and other staff assigned to the show on planning projects

• Collaborate with Director/Producer of show title to prescript or assist with scripting for all episodes These scripts are to be technically correct and written for television production

• Assist with the delivery of project vehicles required for the show or project

• Provide mechanical work required in project building and testing, providing the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project and you may be required to work without assistance

• Acquire as requested necessary parts for all projects. When parts arrive it is your responsibility to make sure these parts are the correct parts and they work on the project they were ordered for prior to taping of the show segment

• Utilize PowerNation's parts ordering forms and system for ordering parts. Maintain thorough records of project vehicles and parts by show number

• Work with the Producer to make sure the project is ready and you are fully prepared on production days to begin taping without delay

• Must have complete and total understanding and knowledge of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned studio

• Work with other staff members to make sure editorial contracts are fulfilled based on direction from the Technical Editor and the Producer of the show

• Assist Producer of the show in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, keep studio clean and tools in proper place

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Some college or technical school; appropriate technical certifications

• Experience with automotive mechanical work and/or fabricating and vehicle painting experience

• Good on-screen voice and appearance

• Ability to conceptualize projects and show content based on Producer's direction of required editorial content integration for customers and networks

• Ability to use discretion and creativity to determine the best presentation of required editorial

• Ability to deal with vendors in the industry to procure parts in exchange for exposure if possible

• Ability to collaborate with videographers, producers/directors, technical producers, and salesmen to creatively display customers' product in high-quality video

• Ability to speak clearly on screen

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)

POWERNATION STUDIOS/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

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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 fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.