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.
· Be able to learn Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video
switcher, 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.
· Dedication to the care of equipment.
· Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
· 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.