WEAU, the leading news station in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled full-time Technical Media Producer (TMP) to join our dynamic team. This role combines live newscast directing with essential master control operations, playing a crucial part in delivering high-quality broadcasts to our viewers.  As a TMP, you'll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with producers and anchors to execute fast-paced live news broadcasts and ensure the seamless delivery of all on-air content. If you're passionate about broadcast media, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to grow your technical and leadership skills, we encourage you to apply!

• Directing Live and Pre-Recorded Productions: Prepare and direct live and pre-recorded news broadcasts, special programs, breaking news, live sports, and severe weather coverage using automation systems.

• Master Control Operations: Monitor on-air signals for WEAU, ingest daily programming and commercials, and ensure FCC compliance for all broadcasts. This includes commercial playback, recording, ingesting, and segmenting material.

• Technical Execution: Operate production video switchers, audio consoles, graphics systems, and supporting equipment in the control room.

• Collaboration: Work closely with newsroom personnel, producers, and other departments to coordinate and produce top-rated television and digital programs.

• Equipment Management: Perform regular care and maintenance of equipment and the studio, and have a strong understanding of all equipment in the studios and production areas.

• Automation Proficiency: Proficiently operate master control automation systems and be able to code and execute local live productions with automation.

• Newsroom Systems: Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system, to integrate production elements.

• Quality Control: Provide quality control support for both network and local programming.

• Adaptability: Be prepared for a variable work schedule, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, due to changing shifts and station projects.

• Other Duties as Assigned: Fulfill other duties as necessary to meet daily demands and station needs.

• Experience: Relevant work experience in broadcast media, including master control operations and/or newscast directing, is preferred.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is essential for monitoring on-air signals, transmitter, logs, and for executing complex live productions.

• Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly adapt to instant changes in newscasts and modify pre-planned scripting of news automation.

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and communicate clearly with a team.

• Work Ethic: Dependable, well-organized, focused, and able to multitask and work calmly under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

• Self-Starter: A self-starter with a willingness to learn new technologies and systems.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work various schedules, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.

If you feel you’re qualified, want to work with a great group of people, please apply Online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings search for station call letters and attach your resume

Additional Info:

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