WTOK-TV is accepting applications for the position of Technical Director. This position will be responsible for Directing and Technical Directing primary newscasts. WTOK is the dominant station in the Meridian, MS DMA and produces over 3 hours of live local high definition newscast per day. Experience with Ross Synergy HD switcher, Chyron HyperX, and Avid Inews helpful, but not required. In addition to directing newscast, the position is also responsible for ingesting commercials, programs and promos into the station program playback servers plus other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates should be familiar with live newscast production in a commercial television station and able to direct a fast paced newscast while providing direction to the supporting staff.

Candidate must be able to work nights, early mornings or weekends as assigned. Previous experience in directing live programming is preferred.

A decision will be made as soon as possible. Qualified applicants should send a resume, references and non-returnable DVD to Human Resources, WTOK –TV, P. O. Box 2988, Meridian, MS 39301. Resumes may also be E-mailed to humanresources@wtok.com or faxed to (601)-693-9656. A pre-employment drug screening and motor vehicle records check are required. WTOK-TV is a drug free workplace.

Gray Television is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage members of minority groups and women to apply for this position. If you know of qualified applicants who may be interested in applying for this position, please refer them to us. If you know of other organizations that may be of assistance in our Equal Opportunity effort, please provide us with their names and addresses.Gray Television is also a Drug Free workplace and participates in the Homeland Security E-Verify program. (02-16-14)