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Description:
WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama, is currently accepting applications for a Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) to work overnights and weekends. The schedule is a 10 hour/4-day workweek with 3 days off. (Please apply only if you can work this schedule.) TMPs work with newscast producers to create, code, and direct live newscasts and productions using Ross Overdrive automation systems. The TMP is responsible for master control operations, including rolling commercial breaks, monitoring the on-air signal of WSFA and 4 subchannels, noting EAS and emergency notifications, and ingesting commercials. This position interacts between the news, sales, and engineering departments, requiring good communication skills. Computer literacy is required.
Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Work alongside newscast producers to create code for newscasts. - Direct live newscasts and recorded content. - Monitor on-air signals for WSFA and 4 subchannels while keeping required FCC documentation for transmitter logs, EAS notifications, and closed captioning. - Ability to set up satellite, LiveU, and microwave live shots. - Ingest commercials and communicate with sales and traffic departments to ensure commercial spot delivery. - Maintain discrepancy reports to document on-air issues with programming and newscasts. Assist engineering with studio maintenance and upkeep.Requirements:
Qualifications/Requirements: - Position desires someone with at least one year's experience at a commercial TV station. - A background in communications with strengths in video and editing is desired. - Newscast directing experience is a plus. - Master Control Operator experience is also a plus. - A keen interest in computer technology is highly desired.Contact:
jeffrey.harrison@wsfa.comYou must sign in to apply for this position.