NEWSCAST DIRECTOR (P/T W/END) - WEEK-TV

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East Peoria, IL, USA
In-Office
15-15 Hourly
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Part-time weekend Newscast Director to run and oversee live newscasts using ROSS Overdrive Automation. Duties include directing shows, filling in for master control and weekday directing as needed, operating broadcast software/hardware, and collaborating with the news team. High school diploma required; live directing and Adobe experience preferred.
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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 47 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.

Salary/Wage:

$15.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Sat. - Sun. (4:00 pm - 11:00 pm)  Occasional weekdays as needed.

Job Type:

Part-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

WEEK-TV is looking for a PT Weekend Director to oversee our top-rated newscasts. Directors will use ROSS Overdrive Automation to direct shows. This position will also fill in for master control duties and weekday directing as needed.

Candidates must have a strong technical knowledge of using software and hardware, good communication skills, and be able to cooperate with a supportive team with strong ethical values. Experience directing newscasts, similar production experience, and Adobe products is a plus.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above 

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Education Required
- High School or better

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)

WEEK-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 the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Use ROSS Overdrive Automation to direct shows
  • Strong technical knowledge of software and hardware (broadcast systems)
  • Ability to fill in for master control duties and weekday directing as needed
  • Good communication skills and ability to cooperate with a team
  • Experience directing newscasts or similar production experience
  • Experience with Adobe products
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The Company
HQ: Tulsa, OK
2,154 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s 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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

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