Description:

Gray Television: Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better. 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 WMTV: WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage, and are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on our digital platforms. Madison is a competitive market. It is located just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul. We are an award-winning team and recently moved into a state-of-the-art facility that provides employees the best technology and newsroom in the nation. WMTV NBC15 is headquartered in Madison, which is the State Capital and home to the University of Wisconsin and several notable high-tech companies recognized for attracting and developing young professionals. The city is regularly ranked as a top place to live and work in the United States. We are known for the four lakes bordering downtown, our live music and arts scene, and for being home to the Dane County Farmers’ Market – the largest, producers-only market in the country. Job Summary: WMTV, Madison, Wisconsin’s Gray Television owned NBC affiliate, is looking for a Newscast Director (Technical Media Producer) to direct local newscasts. This successful candidate is an excellent time manager, knowledgeable and capable newscast director using news production automation and iNews, has some experience in master control duties and experience ingesting and reviewing programming and commercial content. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Ability and proficiency in directing newscasts using Ross OverDrive • Working with newscast producers to achieve polished and professional newscasts • Maintaining and monitoring our 4 program streams

Requirements:

• Experience or a degree in a Media Production related field • A valid driver's license is required • Pre-employment and random drug testing • This is not a 9 to 5 job. You must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Additional 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. Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings