Technical Media Prod. (Asso) - Kkco

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage

• Health Savings Account with Company contributions

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employer-paid life and disability benefits

• Paid parental leave benefits

• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits

• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions

• Employee Assistance Program

• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage

• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO

• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$18.00/hr.

Shift/Schedule:

Variable (schedule provided by Supervisor)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Start Date:

07/08/24

About KKCO:

KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader, but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.

Job Summary/Description:

KKCO/KJCT, the strong #1 station in the Grand Junction/Montrose market, is looking for a Technical Media Producer.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Monitor all air streams ensuring proper list automation operation and quality control to the viewer.

• Ingest program and commercial content into station video playout system. Ensure quality control of all content.

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

• Work with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video automation, Nverzion automation, VizRT graphics, Sony Vegas, 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 operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and a working knowledge of web production.

• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.

• Work with ENPS, newsroom computer system. Appropriately coding the newscasts ensuring attention to detail and mistake free on air presentations.

• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas.

• Dedication to care of equipment.

• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands.

• Assist Production staff in maintaining clean studios and production areas.

• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.

• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Computer literacy in office administrative software, i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, Sony Vegas, and Adobe Creative software a plus.

Preferred, but not necessary -

• 2-3 years: of professional or broadcast experience

• Strong leadership skills and ability to operate in high-pressure situations.

• Commanding knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques.

• Must be able to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations.

• Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits.

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)

KKCO-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, 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 fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.