Production Coordinator

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PRODUCTION COORDINATOR - KCRG

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 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. 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.

KCRG-TV9 is the most‑watched and most‑trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed. We produce 7+ hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and carry dozens of live sports and community events a year with our live production unit.

The Production Coordinator has the general responsibility of leading the production crew for our various live event productions while also working as a member of the production team. The Production Coordinator hires, schedules, and trains all freelancers, assists in live productions, tracks invoices for crew payment, and operates within budget guidelines. Regular assignments will involve the production of various live events and other station productions.

• Lead production crew for various live events while also working as a member of the production team
• Hire, schedule, and train all freelancers on proper use of equipment
• Assist in live event productions, including setup and teardown
• Conduct site surveys in advance of live events as necessary
• Track invoices to ensure crew payment in a timely manner
• Order supplies when needed while staying within budget
• May need to fill in as Technical Media Producer, which includes directing live and pre‑recorded productions as assigned, and monitoring all on‑air streams for KCRG and KYOU
• Require skill with production video switcher, master control video switcher, production and master control automation, graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control
• Understanding of FCC logs and broadcast regulations
• Understanding of all equipment in the studio and production areas
• Variable work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Other Duties as assigned

• Degree in Communications or a related field, or equivalent job experience
• Great communication and people skills
• Newscast or live events directing/Master Control experience or production assistant experience in a system nearly identical to KCRG’s.
• Operating knowledge of PCs and graphics computers
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
• Required to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Required to pass annual Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check
• Ability to pass Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment up to approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to work in potentially extreme weather conditions (heat or cold)
• Ability to work in an environment with fluctuating noise and light levels
• Ability to climb a ladder

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

KCRG-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.