TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (F/T ASSO) - WIFR

TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (F/T ASSO) - WIFR

Job Category : Operations

Requisition Number : TECHN016970

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Rockford, IL 61101, USA

Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WIFR:

WIFR is owned by Gray Media, Inc. and is a CBS affiliate. We are located in beautiful Northern Illinois with Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee in our backyard. The Rockford market is an excellent choice for individuals interested in gaining broadcasting experience as well as those looking to make this area their home. Rockford – Small Town Charm with Big City Convenience!

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$18.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Schedule and hours based on the Station's Need

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

23 WIFR has an immediate full-time opening in its Operations Department for a Technical Media Producer (TMP). This position includes both Newscast Directing and Master Control duties. This position has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned, monitoring 23 WIFR’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• - Directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned
• - Monitoring WIFR's on-air signal and transmitters
• - Ingesting daily programming and commercials, along with completion of FCC logs
• - You must have solid news judgment and excellent communication skills
• - Regular assignments will involve directing specific newscasts, miscellaneous station productions, various elements for the web channel, and designing graphics for newscasts.

Qualifications:

• - Must be available to work flexible weekday hours as well as weekends and at times holidays.
• - Must have a valid drivers license as well as a good driving record.

WIFR-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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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