BUILDER/FABRICATOR/ CO-HOST (AUTOMOTIVE)- POWERNATION STUDIOS

PowerNation Studios is a full-service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content in Franklin, TN. PowerNation Studios produces America’s #1 automotive how-to television franchise PowerNation, currently producing popular shows; Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Carcass. PowerNation Studios’ “PowerNation” reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on local Gray affiliate TV stations, and digital distribution of the PowerNation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and is supported by over 4.8 million social followers. PowerNation Studios is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gray Television Inc. For more information, visit www.gray.tv.

Job Summary/Description:

PowerNation Studios in Franklin TN has an opening for a Builder/Fabricator/Co-Host. This is a regular, full-time position with company benefits. Proven skills in vehicle project planning, design, mechanics, and fabrication are required, and experience with off-road and 4×4 vehicles is preferred. This position requires working with the Show Producer to conceive projects and editorial for the shows, providing work required for project building, acquiring all parts necessary for each production shoot, and collaborating with other employees to ensure editorial obligations are met. The position also requires appearing on camera in shows or other productions.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with Producer and other staff assigned to the show on planning projects
  • Collaborate with the Director/Producer of the show title to prescript or assist with scripting for all episodes These scripts are to be technically correct and written for television production
  • Assist with the delivery of project vehicles required for the show or project
  • Provide mechanical and fabrication work required in project building and testing, using the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project and you may be required to work without assistance
  • Acquire as requested necessary parts for all projects. When parts arrive it is your responsibility to make sure these parts are the correct parts and they work on the project they were ordered for prior to the taping of the show segment
  • Utilize PowerNation’s parts ordering forms and system for ordering parts. Maintain thorough records of project vehicles and parts by showing the number
  • Work with the Producer to make sure the project is ready and you are fully prepared on production days to begin taping without delay
  • Must have complete and total understanding and knowledge of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned studio
  • Work with other staff members to make sure editorial contracts are fulfilled based on direction from the Technical Editor and the Producer of the show
  • Assist the Producer of the show in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, keep the studio clean and tools in the proper place

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Some college or technical school; appropriate technical certifications
  • Experience with automotive mechanical work and fabrication
  • Good on-screen voice and appearance
  • Ability to conceptualize projects and show content based on Producer’s direction of required editorial content integration for customers and networks
  • Ability to use discretion and creativity to determine the best presentation of required editorial
  • Ability to deal with vendors in the industry to procure parts in exchange for exposure if possible
  • Ability to collaborate with Producer/Directors, Technical Producers, Videographers, and Sales Executives to creatively display customer’s product in high-quality video
  • Ability to speak clearly on screen