Builder​/Fabricator​/Co-Host - Powernation Studios; Gray Media Group

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 nation’s largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. 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 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

Power Nation Studios is a full‑service marketing and media company specializing in automotive enthusiast content located in Franklin, TN. The studio produces America’s #1 automotive how‑to television franchise, Power Nation, currently producing popular shows:
Engine Power, Music City Trucks, Detroit Muscle, and Dirt & Trails. Power Nation content reaches millions of enthusiasts each week by broadcasting on Gray affiliate TV stations and through digital distribution of the Power Nation channel, available for free on all major OTT platforms and supported by over 7.2 million social followers. Power Nation Studios is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Gray Media, Inc.

Power Studios in Franklin, TN is hiring a Builder/Fabricator/Co‑Host. This is a regular, full‑time position with company benefits. Proven skills in vehicle project planning, mechanics, and fabrication are required. Experience with off‑road and 4x4 vehicles is required. The role involves working with the Show Producer to conceive projects and editorial for the shows, providing the work required for project building, acquiring parts necessary for each production shoot, and collaborating with other employees to ensure editorial obligations are met.

The position also requires appearing on camera in the shows or other productions.

• Work with Producer and other staff to plan and build off‑road and 4X4 vehicle projects.
• Collaborate with Producer/Director on editorial content for all episodes; content must be technically correct and written for television production.
• Provide mechanical and fabrication work required in project building and testing, using the highest level of workmanship on all projects. This may vary based on the project, and the employee may be required to work without assistance.
• Acquire necessary parts for all projects; ensure each part is correct and functions on the project prior to production.
• Utilize Power Nation’s system for requesting parts and maintain thorough records of project vehicles and parts.
• Work with the Producer to ensure the project is ready and fully prepared on production days to begin work without delay.
• Have a complete and total understanding of the safe operations of any equipment in the assigned shop.
• Work with other staff members to ensure the editorial requirements of advertiser contracts are fulfilled per the Producer/Director’s direction.
• Assist the Producer of the show to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, keep the studio clean, and tools in their proper place.

• Some college or technical school and appropriate technical certifications.
• Experience with automotive mechanical work and fabrication.
• Expertise in off‑road & 4X4 vehicles.
• Good on‑camera voice and appearance.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to plan projects and content based on the Producer’s direction and advertiser contract requirements.
• Ability to assist the Sales team in working with vendors to procure parts.
• Ability to collaborate with Producer/Directors, Technical Producers, Videographers, and Sales Executives to creatively and accurately…