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03/11/2024
Technical Media Producer
WECT-TV
| Company | WECT-TV |
| Position | Technical Media Producer |
| Description | The Director/Master Control Operator has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WECT's on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing, directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for digital platforms. WECT is looking for a talented and energetic Technical Media Producer to join our team. Technical Media Producers are a hybrid role combining live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control duties which include monitoring WECT's broadcast signals, commercial playout, and FCC compliance. Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - Directing live or pre-recorded productions using Ross Overdrive - Monitoring on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs - Ingesting daily programming and commercials - Monitoring programming playlist automation - Newscast editing using EdiusDirect live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WECT - Occasional operation of Edius editing software - Work with AP ENPS, newsroom computer system - Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas - Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands Qualifications/Requirements: Requires Skills with the following: Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, VizRT graphics system, Evertz master control video switcher, Crispin Master Control automation, Edius editing software, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: remote camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite/ENG/bonded cellular operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and desktop editing. - The successful candidate must possess strong communication and people skills - Knowledgeable at operating PCs and automation software - Prior production and master control experience is a plus - Must be able to work effectively under pressure - Candidates must be willing to work any shift including weekends or holidays |
| elake@wect.com |
