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About Gray: 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 86 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 WIBW: WIBW television has been Northeast Kansas' News Leaders going on 68 years. The station is a CBS affiliate and has a long tradition of excellence in producing 28 1/2 hours of news every week, as well as timely news and sports special programs. The station has just added OTT programming to go along with the daily newscasts, social, web and digital reporting. In Northeast Kansas, Weather is often the #1 News story and the 13 Weather team is a leader in covering the ever-changing weather. Excellent weather coverage dates back to the devastating tornado that struck Topeka in 1966. WIBW-TV is located on the developing animal research corridor between Kansas City and Manhattan, Kansas. Our News and Sports reporters cover the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, Emporia State University and Washburn University. And the Kansas City professional teams are also prominent in the station sports reporting. WIBW-TV was the first station in Kansas, going on the air in 1953 and the station continues to produce the very best in news, weather, sports, web and digital reporting. Job Summary/Description: WIBW-TV has been leading the way in Local Television Broadcasting for 68 years, and the reason is simple…. We have the best people. We are currently seeking a .person that will help evolve what is commonly known as a Production Assistant, and a Master Control Operator into a single job – TMP The Technical Media Producer has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WIBW’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, misc. station productions, and various elements for the web channel. The primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: ▪ Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams ▪ Require skill with Ross production video switcher, master control video switcher, Harris automation, VizRT graphics, 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

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*** Great communication and people skills *** · Newscast directing/Master Control experience or production assistant experience · Operating knowledge of PC’s and graphics computers · Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations · Pre-employment drug screening Physical Requirements: · Sitting or standing for long periods of time · Good or corrected hearing and vision · Good English speaking skills, ability to speak clearly · Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, cameras, tripods, monitors of up to approximately 50 pounds · May be working in extreme weather conditions, heat or cold · Potential exposure to high noise or unusual light levels · Ability to work on lighting fixtures on a ladder Miscellaneous: · Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands, or possible permanent schedule changes · Work assignments will at times include morning, evenings, weekends, holidays, and out-of-town assignments · Regular and reasonable work attendance required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated · Other Duties as Assigned ◘ Come join our dynamic team, apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings by searching the station call letters (WIBW-TV) and attach your resume

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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 Television’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. GRAY TELEVISION, INC. PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.