BROADCAST CONTROL TECHNICIAN (P/T) - KTVF

Gray Media; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media in Fairbanks, AK, seeks a Broadcast Control Technician (Master Control Operator) to manage on-air and digital channel control. You will ensure programming and commercials air smoothly, with training provided.

This role suits someone comfortable with computers, multitasking, and following strict protocols. No prior industry experience is required, and you will learn specialized systems while maintaining careful, error-free operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer literacy and MS Outlook.
• Willingness to learn new software and specialized systems.
• Detail-oriented and able to follow procedures.
• No prior industry experience required; on-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor screens and computer systems to ensure programming and ads run on time.
• Check upcoming schedules for missing files and timing errors and correct them before going on-air.
• Follow daily schedules and execute backup plans quickly when issues arise.
• Leave clear notes detailing potential issues for a clean handoff to the next operator.

Skills

Active listening

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Learning agility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's 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 46 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 Gray Media

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's 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 46 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 KTVF

Join our team as a Broadcast Control Technician (also known as a Master Control Operator), where you will be responsible for the technical 'mission control' of our on-air and digital channels. While we provide training, this position requires an advanced comfort level with computers, multitasking, and following strict protocols.

Job Summary/Description

The Broadcast Control Technician (Master Control Operator) ensures TV programming and commercials air smoothly and accurately.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Active Listening and Monitoring: Watch screens and computer systems to ensure programming and ads run on time, without interruption.
• Review and Look Ahead: Check upcoming schedules for missing files and timing errors in the logs and correct them before going on-air.
• Follow Standard Procedures: Follow daily schedules closely and execute backup plans quickly whenever technical issues pop up.
• Pass the Baton: Leave clear notes detailing any potential issues to ensure a clean handoff to the next operator

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic computer literacy (navigating files, web browsing, and using Microsoft Outlook for email).
• Eagerness and ability to learn new software and specialized systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow step-by-step procedures calmly under pressure.
• No prior industry experience required (on-job training provided).

KTVF-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 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 Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.