About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About KWQC:

KWQC-TV6 is a dominant NBC affiliate, serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois as the Quad Cities #1 station for news, information, and entertainment programming. KWQC-TV6 has the most experienced team in the market. They strive to keep their viewers safe and informed while guiding them through the ever-evolving digital world. The Quad Cities area is located right on the Mississippi River just 2.5 hours from Chicago, 2 from Des Moines, 4 from St. Louis, and 5.5 from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

KWQC TV6, the top-rated NBC affiliate in Davenport, IA, is accepting applications for a full-time Technical Media Operator. We are looking for someone who has the desire to work alongside news producers and others on our news team to create, code, and direct dynamic, fast-paced, top-rated newscasts and programming.

The Technical Media Operator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to; directing live and pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring the station’s on-air signals, and transmitter, ingesting daily programming into our playout server, and rolling breaks during live programming.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operation of Ross Overdrive Production Automation, Crispin Master Control Automation, and VizRT News Graphics System.
• Operation of robotic cameras, teleprompter, and audio mixer.
• Monitor on-air signals for KWQC-TV, ingest daily programming, and operate the Master Control automation system.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the team.
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Understand FCC broadcast regulations
• Assist in maintaining a clean control room, studio, and production area. Including maintenance of studio lighting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• The successful candidate will be creative, extremely detail-oriented, and have strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and communication skills.
• Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience a plus
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, ENPS, and Crispin automation and playout systems preferred
• Experience with computers is a must and the willingness to learn new and complex technologies.
• The ability to take direction, meet multiple deadlines, make split-second decisions, multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Must be willing to work a variable schedule that could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• KWQC is committed to ongoing training and efforts to attain and retain workplace Integrity. For the purpose of this goal, “Workplace Integrity” is defined as Workplaces free of discrimination, harassment, and incivility - and filled with opportunity, especially for those who’ve been traditionally denied it.

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)

KWQC-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.