DirectorMaster Control Operator Wect

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations 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 47 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 WECT:

WECT was the first station in the Wilmington NC DMA signing on in 1954 and is an NBC affiliate. WECT is a market leader in local news and quality programming. Wilmington NC is located within minutes of the Atlantic Ocean and is a vibrant growing city. Watersports and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy an abundance of activities. The downtown and riverfront area of Wilmington is rich in history.

Job Summary/Description:

The Director/Master Control Operator has the general responsibility for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned monitoring WECTs on-air signals transmitter and FCC logs and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing directing specific newscasts and miscellaneous station productions and various elements for digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WECT
Occasional operation of Edius editing software
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
Training of new personnel as assigned
Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas
Variable work schedule due to changing shifts turnover station projects etc.
Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Additional Information:
Bachelors Degree in Journalism Film/TV Production Mass Communication or related field preferred
1 year 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

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(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WECT-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 addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location where 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 Grays employees ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience:

Director