TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - KHNL

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Honolulu, HI, USA
In-Office
50K-50K Annually
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Direct live and prerecorded newscasts, operate Master Control, ingest programming and commercial content, monitor on-air signals and transmitters, maintain FCC logs, and support local productions. The role requires television production and Master Control experience, proficiency with broadcast automation, switching, graphics, editing, audio, and ingest systems, strong communication, and availability for variable shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

$50,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

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

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KHNL:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC) and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state’s dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. HNN’s parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company.

Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Telemundo, Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape, and Bounce TV.

Job Summary/Description:  

Hawaii News Now is seeking a full-time Technical Media Producer to direct live newscasts, run Master Control, monitor on-air signals, transmitters, FCC logs, and ingest daily programming and commercial content.

Regular assignments will involve coding and directing newscasts and running Master Control. The ideal candidate will be an excellent problem solver, possess strong leadership and organizational skills, and be able to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced, highly driven work environment.
We are seeking a team player who communicates well with coworkers. If you are someone with a television technical background and you enjoy a fast-paced live television environment, this position may be a perfect fit for you.

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

- Code and direct live and pre-recorded newscasts and local programming
- Running Master Control programming, ingesting commercial and program content
- Monitor On-Air signals, transmitter readings, and other FCC duties assigned
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, vacation coverage, etc.
- Work with news producers and team to prepare for local productions
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Requires skill with Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, VizRT graphics system, Evertz Master Control switching, Harris automation, Edius editing software, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control. This would include the ability to use camera remotes, prompter, Calrec audio board, commercial and promo ingesting through Telestream Factories, and desktop editing.

- The candidate must possess strong communication and people skills
- Knowledgeable in operating PCs and automation software
- Prior television production and Master Control experience
- Must be able to work effectively under pressure
- Candidates must be willing to work any shift, including weekends and/or holidays

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, and references

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

KHNL-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.

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

  • Prior television production experience
  • Prior Master Control experience
  • Skill with Ross Overdrive automation
  • Skill with Ross production video switcher
  • Skill with VizRT graphics system
  • Skill with Evertz Master Control switching
  • Skill with Harris automation
  • Skill with Edius editing software
  • Ability to operate supporting production and Master Control equipment
  • Ability to use camera remotes and prompter systems
  • Ability to operate a Calrec audio board
  • Ability to ingest commercials and promotions through Telestream Factories
  • Desktop editing skills
  • Strong communication and people skills
  • Knowledge of PCs and automation software
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Willingness to work any shift, including weekends and holidays

Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.

  • Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.

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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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