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Gray Media 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 KWCH:KWCH 12 was the first television station in Kansas and began broadcasting on July 1st, 1953 under the call letters KTVH Channel 12. The station was licensed to and broadcast from Hutchinson, Kansas about 45 miles northwest of Wichita. In 1956 station facilities were moved to the current location on 37th St North in Wichita. In 1983, KTVH call letters changed to KWCH, and ownership was consolidated with three other Kansas stations in the market. These satellite stations include KBSD in Dodge City, KBSH in Hays, and KBSL in Goodland. Since 1985, KWCH has held the #1 position for 6 pm and 10 pm News in the Wichita-Hutchinson Plus television market. KWCH has remained dominant since that time and Eyewitness News is the #1 news at Noon, 5 pm, 6 pm, and 10 pm.Job Summary/Description:KWCH-TV is currently accepting applications for a part-time Technical Media Producer to join the #1-rated news team in Kansas. This position is responsible for operating broadcast production equipment for producing newscasts and Master Control Operations.Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):•Must be able to work with other departments and work well in a team environment•Ability to work independently with little supervision•Ability to remain positive and foster a positive work environment•Must have an energetic attitude and be able to represent all TV stations in public in a positive, professional mannerQualifications/Requirements:Operates studio camera and Chyron as directed by Producer and/or Director during newscasts or other special programming•Responsible for operating the teleprompter, controlling the pace•Use non-linear editing when necessary•Responsible for the input and recall of all news graphics for daily newscasts and the construction and input of graphic elements for all production in the studio and for mobile services•Communicates instructions to talent and guests during live and live-on-tape productions•Produce daily/weekly promos•Perform other job-related duties as assigned•Will be required to operate field cameras and lighting equipment as required while assisting with remote production events•Operate robotic cameras•Helps to assure a high-quality broadcast by monitoring on-air and cable broadcast signals, following the program log to air programs, breaks, and promotions.•Monitors and controls transmitter output and resolves any on-air problems•Provides support for future broadcasts by recording programs from satellite feeds by dubbing tapes from various sources.•Utilizes multiple on-air playlists to ensure playback of all programs, commercials, and promotions according to standard departmental procedures.•Helps to assure compliance with applicable regulations and communication with other departments by maintaining transmitter and discrepancy logs, equipment incident reports, daily reports of records, and the Master Control Log.•Communicates with sites and studios regarding accurate start and end times for live event segments and the airing of promotions. Responsible for making necessary adjustments to appropriate lists and logs.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)KWCH-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free companyAdditional Info:Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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 Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.