TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (ASSO) - WIBW

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WIBW Television has been Northeast Kansas' News Leader for 70 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. The station also covers Kansas City and professional teams. 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.

We constantly strive for excellence. By 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.

Duties/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 the following: robotic camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite

· 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 mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and out-of-town assignments
· Regular and reasonable work attendance required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated
· Other Duties as Assigned

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WIBW-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media 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 Media 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 Media 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.