TECHNICAL MEDIA PROD. (F/T) – KKCO at Gray Television

Gray Television 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.We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:Safe harbor 401(k) Plan with matching and profit-sharing contributionsMajor Medical, dental, and vision plan optionsEmployer contributions towards HSA plansFlex benefits, including healthcare and dependent care FSA plansEmployer Paid LifeShort and Long-term disabilityVoluntary plans, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole life and accident insurance10 paid company holidays, plus PTOWellness initiatives and other exciting work-life programsSalary/Annual Pay:$18.00/hr. (DOE)Shift and Schedule:Mon. – Fri.Job Type:Full-TimeAbout KKCO:KKCO 11 News is the news leader in the Grand Junction market. The largest city between Salt Lake and Denver, our outdoor recreation and mild climate draw people from across the country here. Our area sees all four seasons and you can ski and golf on the same day during certain parts of the year. Home to the Grand Junction Rockies and a huge summer country music festival, Grand Junction is a perfect community where residents enjoy the best of the outdoors and all the area has to offer. Our station has a history in our communities as being not only the news leader but a community partner. Our focus on digital allows us to reach far beyond our broadcast signal, to communities in southern Colorado and eastern Utah.Job Summary/Description:KKCO/KJCT, the strong #1 station in the Grand Junction/Montrose market, is looking for a Technical Media Producer.Duties/Responsibilities include, but not limited to:• Monitor all air streams ensuring proper list automation operation and quality control to the viewer.• Ingest program and commercial content into the station video playout system. Ensure quality control of all content.• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for KKCO/KJCT.• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.• Work with ENPS, newsroom computer system.

Appropriately coding the newscasts ensuring attention to detail and mistake-free on-air presentations.• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas.• Dedication to care of equipment.• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands.• Assist Production staff in maintaining clean studios and production areas.• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.• Work with Ross Overdrive automation, production video switcher, master control video automation, Nverzion automation, VizRT graphics, Sony Vegas, 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 operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and a working knowledge of web production.• Other Duties as Assigned.Qualifications/Requirements:▪️ Computer literacy in office administrative software, i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, Sony Vegas, and Adobe Creative software is a plus.▪️ 2-3 years of professional or broadcast experience (preferred, but not necessary.)▪️ Strong leadership skills and ability to operate in high-pressure situations. Commanding knowledge of professional video photography equipment and techniques.▪️ Must be able to learn and adapt quickly to all work situations.▪️ Professional, communicative, highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and focused individual traits.Qualified, interested applicants may go to

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Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )KKCO-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free companyAdditional Info:Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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 Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.