Live Broadcast Director & Master Control Lead

Gray Media, Inc.

Maryland Heights (MO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.