About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

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 WHSV:

WHSV is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia situated in the Shenandoah Valley. WHSV carries all four major networks plus MeMY, ION, and Circle. WHSV has just been honored as "Outstanding News Operation of the Virginias" by the Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters.

We believe in an inviting culture. We work hard and play hard. Our team produces nearly 30 hours of local news each week. We strive to bring our viewers the best content on all platforms. Harrisonburg is a thriving community; home of James Madison University. We're located two hours from Washington, D.C. and Richmond. We are the area's ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates.

Job Summary/Description:

Be a leader! Run your own department! The Production Manager has the responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Technical Media Producer (TMP) staff. This position ensures the team effectively executes directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring WHSV’s on-air signals, transmitter, FCC obligations, and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments involve directing newscasts, directing station productions, and various elements for the web channel.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• Scheduling, supervising and training Technical Media Producer (TMP) staff
• Work with the news department to produce high quality newscasts
• Ingesting shows and commercials for later playback; playing back and monitoring shows and commercials for ABC, CBS, FOX, Mynet, and The Circle
• Overdrive operation, coding and playing of live local newscasts for both ABC, CBS and FOX news affiliates
• Keep appropriate records to maintain station FCC compliance
• Ability to monitor and fix problems with logs
• Ability to work weekends and duties as assigned
• Operation of Edius and or Adobe Premiere editing software

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Live newscast experience, MCO experience, ingesting show and commercial material
• Great communication skills and problem-solving ability
• Knowledge of AP ENPS, Ross Overdrive, Vision, Crispin, Harris Automation, VizRT Graphics and VizTicker
• Highly skilled with Windows based computer systems. Additional IT knowledge or experience a plus
• Able to work a flexible schedule

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 resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

WHSV-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company

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.

As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.