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Gray Media / WTVY


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.

About WTVY:

WTVY News 4 is the #1 local media organization producing news, weather, and original content for the Wiregrass region of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Located in downtown Dothan, AL, WTVY has been the area’s favorite local broadcaster since 1955. News 4 takes pride in our winning culture and reputation as the “Hometown News Leader.” Leadership is about more than being the most popular. Come see how we’re embracing our responsibilities to promote prosperity in the Wiregrass for all. Experience the energy of Dothan’s impressive economic growth, while still enjoying a very comfortable cost of living.

Job Summary/Description:  

Work alongside news producers and others on our news team to create, code, and direct dynamic, fast-paced, top-rated newscasts and programming. Coordinate live acquisition of reporters and news video utilizing ENG and IP-based video transmission platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

– Direct newscast with our automation system
– Monitor on-air signals for WTVY, ingest daily programming and commercials, and operate the Master Control automation system
– Be responsible for regular care and maintenance of equipment and studio, including lighting, cameras, and sets
– Occasional operation of studio teleprompter, floor directing, and various other duties as assigned will be required

Qualifications/Requirements:

– The successful candidate will be creative, extremely detail-oriented, and have very strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills
– Positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-stress environment under deadline pressure
– Able to work well with a team and equally comfortable working individually
– Flexible to work mornings, nights, weekends, out-of-town assignments, and changing schedules
– Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Able to climb and work on ladders and comfortably lift 30 pounds or more
– Computer literacy is a must
– Strong grasp of visual design, grammar, and spelling
– While previous television experience is preferred, it is not required
– Experience with HD video production, Ross Overdrive, VizRT Graphics, DBi Master Control Automation, ENPS, and non-linear editing systems is a plus

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, 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)

WTVY-TV/GrayMedia 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.


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