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 about 37% of U.S. 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.
About WOWT:
WOWT First Alert 6 is a modern facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Our innovative digital, streaming, and broadcast news and First Alert Weather products provide award-winning, life-saving local coverage and effective marketing solutions for local businesses. Omaha is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest, with a strong market supported by several national industries. The Omaha area boasts an array of top attractions, from the world-famous Henry Doorly Zoo to the NCAA Men's College World Series. Omaha is popular for its downtown, which is home to a revitalized riverfront and the Historic Old Market.
Work with an award-winning team in Omaha — a growing, affordable, community-driven market. Work with industry-leading tech: Ross Overdrive, VizRT, automated master control. Career growth across 100+ Gray markets nationwide and comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development.
Job Summary/Description:
Be live in Omaha. Direct the show.
WOWT 6 News, Gray Television's award-winning NBC affiliate in Omaha, is looking for a talented and energetic Technical Media Producer (TMP) to join our production team.
You'll sit in the director's chair for live newscasts, run state-of-the-art automation, and keep WOWT on-air and on-point for one of the Midwest's most dynamic news markets. If you love live TV, thrive under pressure, and geek out over Ross Overdrive, VizRT, and flawless switching — we want to talk.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Direct live and pre-recorded newscasts and station productions
• Operate Ross Overdrive automation, production switcher, VizRT graphics, robotic cameras, prompter, and audio
• Monitor on-air signals, master control automation, and programming playlists
• Ingest and segment programming, commercials, and promos; maintain FCC program/transmitter logs
• Partner with news, engineering, and creative teams to execute clean, high-energy shows
• Help train new team members and keep studios show-ready
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Experience directing newscasts and/or running Master Control. ENPS experience is a plus
• Skilled with production automation/playout automation, PCs, and graphics systems
• Knowledge of FCC broadcast regulations, studio equipment care, and live production best practices
• Great communication, people skills, and calm under live-TV pressure
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news as needed
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)
WOWT-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.
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
- Experience directing newscasts and/or running Master Control
- Experience with production automation or playout automation
- Experience using PCs and graphics systems
- Knowledge of FCC broadcast regulations
- Knowledge of studio equipment care and live production best practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under live television pressure
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and breaking news shifts
- ENPS experience
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Gray Media Insights
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.
