DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR - WTOC

GRAY MEDIA; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WTOC-TV/Gray Media, based in Savannah, GA, seeks a Director with a strong Master Control background to guide daily newscasts and ensure seamless audio/video control. Flexibility for mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Responsibilities include directing live broadcasts, managing master control equipment, and coding segments for Ross automation. Candidate should show strong communication and organizational abilities and knowledge of FCC regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in directing, master control, production, or related fields.
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, Caprica, ENPS, and Crispin automation and playout systems preferred.
• Ability to prioritize complex tasks and communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Directing live newscasts daily.
• Monitoring and maintaining video and audio of Master Control.
• Operating various broadcast equipment including PTZ cameras, audio mixers, and production switchers.
• Creating clear and accurate reports of on-air discrepancies.
• Coding newscasts for Ross automation.

Skills

Directing

Master Control

Production

Communication

Organization

FCC regulations

Ross Overdrive

Caprica

ENPS

Crispin automation

Tools

Ross Overdrive automation

Ross production video switcher

VizRT graphics system

Evertz master control video switcher

Crispin Master Control automation

Edius

Job description

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 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 WTOC:

WTOC-TV is the dominant #1 station in Savannah, GA. We serve 17 counties in Southeast Georgia, known as the Coastal Empire, and three counties in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Job Summary/Description:

WTOC is looking for our next director with a background in master control. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, calculated, and passionate when bringing the producer's vision to life and balancing tasks in master control. This individual must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

• Directing live newscasts daily
• Monitoring and maintaining video and audio of Master Control
• Operating various types of broadcast equipment, including PTZ cameras, audio mixers, and production switchers
• Creating clear and accurate reports of on-air discrepancies
• Coding newscasts for Ross automation

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1 year of experience in directing, master control, production, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
• Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience a plus
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, Caprica, ENPS, and Crispin automation and playout systems preferred

Requires skill with Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, VizRT graphics system, Evertz master control video switcher, Crispin Master Control automation, Edius editing software and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: remote camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, program ingesting/segmenting, and desktop editing.

The successful candidate must possess strong communication and people skills

Knowledgeable at operating PCs and automation software

Must be able to work effectively under pressure

Work closely with other departments to meet all daily demands

Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments

Willingness to learn new hardware and software

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.