Technical Media Producer (Primary) - Wwny

About Gray Media:

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$37,440 - $38,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About WWNY:

Lights, Camera, Action…This is your opportunity to work in today's fast-paced digital television industry! Since 1954, WWNY-TV has been a broadcast leader and pioneer for our television audience in the North Country. We are a broadcast visionary. We are known for our state-of-the-art facility and premier technology. Often being the first to integrate innovative broadcasting products into our production and news departments. We bring big city production and professionalism to upstate New York and have a dedicated, award-winning staff both in front of and behind the cameras. If you want to build your career and work with some of the most professional and creative minds in the business, this is the job for you. Geographically, we're nestled between Lake Ontario, the 1000 Islands, Southeast Ontario, Canada, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the beautiful Adirondacks. This region offers an abundance of recreation and a plethora of things to do. Send your resume and reel to us right now!

Job Summary/Description:

WWNY Television is seeking a Technical Media Producer to join our team. This position is responsible for directing morning newscasts, maintaining and ensuring the broadcast quality of our on-air product, and performing a variety of technical duties in a fast-paced, live control-room environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform live control-room duties in a fast-paced broadcast environment, including managing commercial playlists, executing program, commercial, and promotional changes, monitoring on-air content, logging discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with broadcast standards and FCC regulations.
• The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask and manage time in a deadline-driven environment effectively. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively as part of a team. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Candidates should have strong computer skills and a technical aptitude, with working knowledge of PCs, graphics systems, and automation computers. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with a self-motivated, focused, organized, and solutions-oriented approach.
• This position requires flexibility to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as needed to support a 24/7 broadcast operation. Broadcast experience is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Expertise/Training/Educational Qualifications:

• Must be able to retain and practice FCC Rules, Regulations, and Standards
• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Strong computer skills
• Strong math/timing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Must possess strong attention to detail skills

Physical Requirements:

• Great communication and people skills.
• Operating knowledge of PCs (graphics and automation computers)
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, focused, well-organized, and solution-oriented
• Must possess strong creative, organizational, and time management skills
• Valid Driver's License necessary
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Good or corrected hearing and vision
• Good English-speaking skills; the ability to speak clearly
• Careful concentration, ability to stay focused
• Regular use of computer workstation/keyboard
• Occasional lifting of 20- 40 lb equipment (but not limited to) file boxes, camera bag, tapes, lighting equipment, or supplies
• Ability to climb a 15-foot ladder
• Ability to clean off dishes in the parking lot and on the facility roof in inclement weather using a 15lb extended pole roof rake or brush
• Good hearing and vision are necessary
• Salary Range: $37,440 - $38,000 annually

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)

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

Additional Info:

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 Gray's employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.