DirectorMaster Control Operator - Wbtv
DirectorMaster Control Operator - Wbtv
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Job Description
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 nations largest owner of toprated 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 toprated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or secondhighestrated 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 fullservice digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays 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 WBTV:
WBTV was the first television station to sign on in the Carolinas and is considered the most trustworthy source of news and information in the area according to research. Being On Your Side for viewers clients and the community is the guiding principle of WBTV and helps drive its awardwinning newscasts and quality local journalism. Visit to learn more.
Job Summary/Description:
The Director/Master Control Operator has the general responsibility for directing live or prerecorded productions as assigned monitoring WBTVs onair signals transmitter and FCC logs and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments could involve desktop video editing directing specific newscasts misc. station productions and various elements for digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Direct live and prerecorded productions as assigned
Work with AP ENPS newsroom computer system
Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas
Dedication to care of equipment
Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas
Variable work schedule due to changing shifts and station projects etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Journalism Film Mass Communication or related field preferred
2 years of experience in journalism production media or related fields
Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
Ability to communicate effectively
written and verbal
Strong organizational skills
Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience.
Working knowledge of production/master control automation and playout automation software preferred
Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours and occasionally longer 5 days per week
Sitting or standing for long periods of time
Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.
Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email preparing reports executing automation and editing video
Potential exposure to high noise and unusual light levels
Ability to work on lighting fixtures while on a ladder
If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal
WBTVTV/Gray Media is a drugfree 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
