TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (ASSO) - KOSA

Job Summary/Description:

First Alert /KOSA-TV seeks a high-energy, self-motivated individual with exceptional communication skills to join our team as a Technical Media Producer (TMP). The TMP is a technical lead for production during live or taped studio broadcast productions & is responsible for setup & operation of the production switcher & associated technical equipment in the Production Control Room and/or live location environment. They are responsible for evaluating & assigning all video inputs, taking into consideration timing & video levels, all while orchestrating the control room setup. The TMP will operate as the right hand of the News Producer to develop & execute the creative & technical ‘look’ of the production by creating special effects via the production switcher & various effects equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Live/Taped Productions:
- Set up and operate production switchers and all associated technical equipment in a Production Control Room and/or Live Location environment during live game and/or studio broadcast productions.
- Orchestrate control room setup while simultaneously evaluating and assigning all video inputs, taking into consideration timing and video levels
- Collaborates with the Producer to execute the technical and artistic vision for each live newscast and/or studio production
- Lead the technical portion of the production team during the production setup and coordinate the faxing of their equipment and show elements, since their equipment and work passes through the production switcher
- Collaborate with traffic and HUB entities needed to verify that all video and audio signals are routed correctly and are making it to their final destinations
- During a live and/or studio broadcast production, recall video sources, transitions, and effects, and route studio monitors as instructed by Producers.
- Continuously monitoring all sources used during production to ensure all video levels look correct and stay in timing, which includes external feeds
- Must be able to handle the pressures of live programming and limited time constraints

Collaboration & Communication:
- Work closely with the Technical Operations and Production Engineering to identify, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems for Live Locations, PCRs, and Studio productions. Making sure each problem is resolved to completion
- Collaborates with Production Engineering, Technical Operations, and Production Management to identify and special-order any equipment needed for live or taped studio broadcast productions

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Minimum of years of broadcast experience operating as a TMP, live remote, and/or live studio productions with hands-on experience in control room areas such as switching, audio, graphics, character generator, robotics, and automated rundown software
- Knowledge of current industry standards
- Knowledge of video signal flow and video router operations
- Knowledge of IP router operations and the software used to edit panels
- Must be able to technically operate various models of video switchers, digital effects devices, and other associated ancillary equipment
- Experience using ENPS or similar news production systems
- Experience using Ross Overdrive automation
- Knowledge of current broadcast technologies appropriate to the position's job responsibilities
- Knowledge of FCC regulations
- Must take ownership and accountability for assigned projects
- Experience using Edius, Adobe Creative Suite editing software preferred
- Computer skills, using MS Office
- Able to work flexible, non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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)

KOSA-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company