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Production Technician - WFXT TV

Cox Media Group Inc

  • Dedham, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • $20.49–$30 Per Hour

Highlights

Experience Directing a newscast and handling all coordination that comes with live news, such as, organizing and incorporating a wide mix of broadcast components (satellite feeds, interviews, breaking news, server playback, advanced graphics systems, etc.) into each program. The companys businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms.

Numbers & Facts

LocationDedham, MA
IndustryPrinting and Publishing
Salary$20.49–$30 Per Hour
Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
Year Founded2009
Websitehttp://www.ajc.com

Description

Location: MA-Boston

Job Title: Production Technician - WFXT TV

Position Overview

WFXT Boston has an immediate opening for a Production Technician. The successful candidate's duties will revolve around Broadcast Operations in a fast-paced Live News environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directing newscast using automation
  • Directing talent in the studio
  • Operating prompter as needed
  • Operating audio during newscasts

Minimum Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a Broadcast environment, ideally in an operational role.
  • Great attitude and proven ability to work well in a team.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while being able to handle last minute changes in breaking news scenarios.
  • Willingness and flexibility to assist in whatever role and/or shift is needed.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience Directing a newscast and handling all coordination that comes with live news, such as, organizing and incorporating a wide mix of broadcast components (satellite feeds, interviews, breaking news, server playback, advanced graphics systems, etc.) into each program.

  • Familiarity with Control Room Automation. Ross Overdrive or Sony ELC a plus.

  • Experience with iNews or comparable Newsroom systems.

  • Familiarity with Chyron or similar Graphics systems.

  • Familiarity with Prompting systems.

  • Experience with Robotic Cameras.

  • Familiarity with different Audio Boards.

The wage range for this position is $20.49 per hour to $30.00 per hour.

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The companys businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMGs TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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About Company


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is owned by Cox Media Group, an
integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media
company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps.
Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one
of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com,
a leading online source for savings.

CMG's 2012 revenue was $1.9 billion. The company's operations
currently include 19 broadcast television stations and one local cable
channel, 87 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen
non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.

CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches
approx. 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV
viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18
million radio listeners. Click here to learn more about Cox Media Group.

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