DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (TMP) - KMOV

Gray Media, Inc.; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Director / Master Control TMP to lead live and pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals and FCC logs, and manage daily programming and commercials for KMOV in Maryland Heights, MO.

This full-time role requires hands-on control room experience and flexibility with schedules. The ideal candidate will direct broadcasts using the Ross Overdrive system, work with ENPS, and support all studio operations, including camera work and coordination with multiple

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in broadcast/ media preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a live broadcast television environment with hands-on control room experience.
• Experience with Ross Overdrive and master control automation.
• Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.
• Ability to work a variable schedule and adapt to shifts.

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 with other departments.
• This position will have a variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, and station projects.

Skills

Ross Overdrive system

Master control automation

Live broadcast environment

FCC logs & regulations

Transmitter operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast television or media

High school diploma

Tools

ENPS

Job description

DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (TMP) - KMOV

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: MASTE016401

• Posted : July 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Maryland Heights, MO 63043, 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 KMOV:

If you are creative, smart, inquisitive, organized and passionate -- we have a great job waiting for you at KMOV in St. Louis -- the most watched station in all of Missouri and Southern Illinois. KMOV is one of the top CBS affiliates in the country, a leader in Market #24, and known for its award winning news and weather coverage, numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions.

Job Summary/Description:

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.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned.
• Executing newscasts using the Ross Overdrive system and building functionality within that system
• Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system
• Supporting all studio operations, including running handheld and jib cameras
• Communicating effectively with team members in the newsroom, as well as various other departments in daily interactions
• Other duties, tasks and responsibilities may be assigned at any time
• This position will have a variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, and station projects.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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

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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