DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (TMP) - KMOV

GRAY MEDIA; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

KMOV in Missouri seeks a Director / Master Control TMP to direct live or pre-recorded productions, monitor KMOV’s on-air signals and transmitters, ingest daily programming and commercials, and supervise playlist automation.

This full-time role requires strong technical and newsroom coordination skills and offers a challenging, varying schedule for a broadcast professional aiming to make an impact in a top-tier newsroom.

Qualifications

• High school diploma completed.
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast television or media preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on control room experience.
• Master Control automation experience preferred.
• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs and regulations.
• Familiarity with studio and production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned.
• Execute newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system and build functionality within that system.
• Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system.
• Support all studio operations, including running handheld and jib cameras.
• Communicate effectively with team members in the newsroom and various other departments in daily interactions.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned at any time.
• Maintain a variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, and station projects.

Skills

Live broadcast experience

Ross Overdrive mastery

Team coordination

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast media (preferred)

Tools

Ross Overdrive system

ENPS newsroom software

Master Control automation

Job description

Job Summary

KMOV is seeking a talented, energetic, and detail-oriented Director / Master Control TMP (Technical Media Producer) to join our award-winning team. The Director / Master Control TMP is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions, monitoring KMOV’s on-air signals, transmitters, and FCC logs, ingesting daily programming and commercials, and monitoring programming playlist automation. This full-time position offers a dynamic, varying schedule perfect for a broadcast professional looking to make an impact in a top-tier newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned.
• Execute newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system and build functionality within that system.
• Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system.
• Support all studio operations, including running handheld and jib cameras.
• Communicate effectively with team members in the newsroom and various other departments in daily interactions.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned at any time.
• Maintain a variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, and station projects.

Qualifications

• Skilled use of the Ross Overdrive system and master control automation.
• Completion of high school. Bachelor’s degree in broadcast television or media preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on control room experience.
• Master Control automation experience preferred.
• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.
• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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