About Gray Media :
Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations 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. Grays 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.
Job Summary / Description :
KTTC the #1 broadcast station in the Rochester / Mason City / Austin market is looking to hire a live sporting event coordinator / announcer. If you have a love for local sports and want schedule flexibility this is for KTTC continuing its success in broadcasting local sports to viewers and followers over the air and on digital streaming platforms. If you are a pioneer of digital media and love sports this may be the job for you.
The salary for this position is $18.00 -$20.00 / hr (DOE) and the shift / schedule will be determined by the game schedule.
This person will work on coordinating with area schools and other sports organizations on airing live events including but not limited to KTTC Gameday. He / she will be the point-of-contact between the station and those organizations on logistics. Then come game time he / she will execute the plan and even be the face / voice of some of the events by calling plays introducing programs etc. Its important that this person be great at multitasking since you will have to do several things at once. This person will mostly work at the station; he / she will have flexibility on their hours outside of the live events.
Duties / Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Coordinate a live event schedule for our CTV streaming apps and subchannels
Be able to announce play-by-play of different types of sports for KTTC Gameday
Gather and write content for digital platforms to promote and summarize live events
Edit video for multiple platforms
Be able to work with all stakeholders from the schools station management program sponsors etc.
Learn how to bring in different feeds and troubleshoot when needed to get quality visuals through KTTCs digital desk
Must be an innovative team player with the ability to handle a variety of tasks and make sound decisions in a fast-paced deadline-driven and sometimes stressful environment
Flexibility with scheduling and / or assigned work shifts is preferred
Must be able to work at the station in Rochester Minnesota
Follow all clothing and appearance guidelines
Perform other job duties as assigned
Qualifications / Requirements :
Must be 18 years old or older
Experience on-air on television or radio and on streaming / social media
Experience in calling sports highlights and / or play-by-play / commentary with a general knowledge of sports rules
Knowledge of video camera / audio equipment technology
Candidates must have a drivers license and a clean driving record
Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 )
KTTC-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Time Management,Marketing,Customer Service,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Expense Management,Hospitality Experience,Upselling,Event Planning,Events Management,Event Marketing,Project Coordination
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 18 - 20
Event Announcer Kttc • Rochester, New Hampshire, USA