Description

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 101 television markets. Upon closing pending transaction, Gray will own television stations serving 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 Raycom Sports:

Raycom Sports is creating and distributing video programming to sports fans across a broad network of digital video platforms, from owned web and mobile sites to YouTube to FAST platforms (Free Advertising-Supported Television). The network is responsible for developing, distributing, and monetizing on-demand and some live programming covering various collegiate teams and athletes on a daily basis. The programming, which includes varying lengths and formats, will leverage the rights to game footage, utilize web and mobile applications, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, websites and blog sites, and push across on leading FAST platforms including Samsung TV+, The Roku Channel and Amazon. The sports schedule drives our production schedule, including regular nights and weekends, and some holidays when fans are most engaged.

Charlotte, NC-based Raycom Sports builds networks that engage passionate communities, serving them the video they want, when and where they want to consume it. The ACC Digital Network, Power Nation, Circle Country, and Origin Sports are all Raycom Sports brands that deliver linear and on-demand viewing experiences to scaled, passionate audiences through meaningful, daily content offerings. Raycom Sports is a leader in compelling storytelling, production, and content distribution across all platforms. With an award-winning production team, Raycom creates original feature programming, produces RSN College Football & Basketball and manages the Atlantic Coast Conference's archival footage, mobile applications, social media, and the official ACC website.

Raycom Sports offers an opportunity for production professionals to contribute meaningfully to our business, and to lead and grow within a company that values quality, innovation, and determination.

Job Summary/Description:

Raycom Sports is looking for a team-first, energetic, creative Producer/Editor with a passion for producing industry-leading sports video programming in the digital space. The ideal candidate can oversee and manage projects, enterprise fresh concepts and content, and work within a team to deliver the goals established by the organization.

Essential Responsibilities/Activities include, but not limited to:

Produce and manage the production of short-, medium- and long-form on-demand programming for today's digital-first audience
Ability to produce and edit multiple, daily, professional quality, finished, short-form video programs (AVID Media Composer experience preferred)
Ability to integrate graphics and animation into the video, (Ability to create graphics preferred) and provide direction for graphic elements and other enhancements within programming
Work collaboratively with other members of the team to accomplish the programming goals and contribute to each individual's growth as video production professional while advancing the goals of the business
Pitch programming ideas, coverage plans, and concepts – including recommended execution plans and workflow
Ability to produce live, or live-to-tape programming (Short to Medium in length) with the support of all appropriate technical positions
Script writing as needed
Properly upload and tag videos onto distribution platforms
Operate other content generation systems as employed by the business, i.e., A.I. highlight systems

Qualifications/Requirements:

3+ years working as a Producer and/or Editor in sports television or digital production
Must possess an ability to work quickly and accurately, simultaneously working on multiple projects in a single day and meeting intense deadlines
Experience producing game-related sports highlight content in real-time
Familiarity with online, social, and mobile media practices, platforms, and strategies
Knowledge of audio/video storage and archiving procedures
Analytical skills to apply to continual evaluation of viewing data, programming mix, opportunistic programming, etc.
Sports fan with specific knowledge of college sports
Proficiency with AVID Media Composer editing systems (Preferred)
Proficiency in Adobe Media Suite
Coordinate with Brand Manager on Conference initiatives and content strategy
Team player who enjoys working in a collaborative process
Willingness to work varied hours including nights and weekends. (Note: Our schedule largely mirrors that of the College Football and Basketball seasons and the school year as a whole)

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions -

Employee is regularly required to stand or sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds of production equipment
Must be able to perform physical duties consistent with setting up a production studio such as bending, stooping, and kneeling
Ability to work in an office environment with moderate noise
Ability to perform computer work for an extended period of time
Will be requested to work sports media business hours, including nights and weekends
May be requested to travel for special events and related work

▪️ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

▪️ This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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)

Raycom Sports-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.