TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (PRIMARY) - WAFB

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.

About WAFB:

WAFB Channel 9 is the CBS network affiliate located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the 94th market in the country. The tradition of television in Baton Rouge began on April 19, 1953, when WAFB signed on the air as the second television station in Louisiana. Over the following decades, Channel 9 created the number one news organization in South Louisiana, covering local, state, and regional news. Our anchors, reporters, producers, photographers, and marketing team have won numerous awards from the Associated Press, Emmy Suncoast Chapter, Regional and National Edward R Murrows, and the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters. Several investigative reports by WAFB 9News on various topics have even resulted in changes in state law.

Job Summary/Description:

WAFB, Baton Rouge, LA, has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. A TMP combines the roles of a traditional newscast director and master control operator. This successful candidate is an excellent time manager, knowledgeable and capable newscast director using news production automation and ENPS, has some experience in master control duties, and has experience ingesting and reviewing programming and commercial content. A successful candidate may be asked to work any shift, including overnights, weekends, or holidays. If you are someone with a 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 news productions.
- Running master control programming, ingesting commercials, and program content.
- Work with producers and team to prepare for newscasts.
- Monitoring on-air signals, transmitter readings, and other FCC duties as assigned.
- Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- The successful candidate must possess strong communication and people skills.
- Knowledgeable at operating PCs and automation software.
- Prior production and master control experience is a plus.
- Requires skill with Ross Overdrive and Crispin Automation, Ross production switcher, Logitek audio console, VizRT graphics, PTZ cameras, Prompter operation, and all supporting Production and Master Control equipment.
- Additional training will be necessary for the successful applicant and will be provided by the station.

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)

WAFB-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 at every location where 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.