CENTRALCAST MASTER CONTROL MANAGER - TECH

Gray Media, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media invites applications for the Centralcast Master Control Manager (Tech) in Atlanta, GA. This senior role leads a shift-based Centralcast Master Control team, ensuring 24/7/365 broadcast operations with strong people management and hands-on leadership.

The role covers scheduling, incident logging, and hands-on support across master control facilities, reporting to the Director of Centralcast and coordinating with local and remote stations. Nights/weekends required.

Qualifications

• Education: A college degree or technical diploma preferred. Experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• Experience: At least 10 years of experience in broadcast television station operation is required.
• Leadership: Prior manager/leadership experience in Broadcast Operations is preferred.
• Knowledge: High-level knowledge of broadcast automation, video servers, audio/video routers, satellite dishes, receivers, and other electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operation of broadcast equipment in a Centralcast environment.
• Successful management, scheduling, and leadership of the technical facility and staff.
• Effective communication of issues and problems to management at both local and remote facilities.
• Accurate documentation of on-air operations in the form of logging, reporting, and scheduling.
• Additional Duties — Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the evolving operational needs of the Centralcast Hub.

Skills

Leadership experience

Willingness to learn

Broadcast operations knowledge

Education

College degree or technical diploma preferred

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Video servers

Audio/video routers

Satellite receivers/dishes

Job description

CENTRALCAST MASTER CONTROL MANAGER - TECH

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: MANAG016854

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

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 TECH:

A vibrant, walkable Midtown packed with urban parks, world-class restaurants, live music venues, and cultural attractions
A thriving university community, with several major research universities calling Atlanta home — keeping the city young, innovative, and forward-thinking
A booming economy where creatives, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect and inspire one another every single day
A mild Southern climate with four seasons — and summers made for rooftop patios and baseball games

At Gray Media, we believe in building teams that are as passionate about their craft as they are about each other. This is a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real and measurable difference — not just within our walls, but in the communities we serve every day.

Job Summary/Description:

The Centralcast Master Control Manager reports to the Director of Centralcast and is responsible for the performance, efficiency, and culture of a shift-based team in a large-scale, 24/7/365 broadcast Master Control environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced broadcast television operations professional with experience leading a Master Control team, strong people management skills, and a hands‑on leadership style. This is a role for someone who communicates with clarity and develops the people around them.

Centralcast Manager is a hands‑on leadership position providing operational support for staff as well as technical support of all broadcast equipment within the Atlanta Centralcast Hub facility. The Centralcast Manager will oversee daily scheduling of the team, daily discrepancy reporting, daily station log documentation, and fill in on Centralcast Operator duties as needed. Must be comfortable with all aspects of a master control environment, including operations and ingest. Must be an excellent leader and communicator with staff and other leaders. Will also work closely with Centralcast Directors to establish and document operational procedures for the Centralcast Hub. Will elevate on-air problems to management and engineers at the local stations. Other duties as assigned by management. Must be able to work flexible hours including early mornings, overnights, and weekends as required. Primary schedule will be nights and weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operation of broadcast equipment in a Centralcast environment
• Successful management, scheduling, and leadership of the technical facility and staff
• Effective communication of issues and problems to management at both local and remote facilities
• Accurate documentation of on‑air operations in the form of logging, reporting, and scheduling
• Additional Duties — Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the evolving operational needs of the Centralcast Hub.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Education: A college degree or technical diploma preferred. Experience will be considered in place of a degree.
Experience: At least 10 years of experience in broadcast television station operation is required.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior manager/leadership experience in Broadcast Operations is preferred.
• A high-level knowledge of broadcast automation, video servers, audio and video routers, satellite dishes, receivers, and other electronic equipment associated with broadcast television stations is required.
• Must be motivated to learn new broadcast technologies and deepen knowledge of existing systems.

TECH-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.

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