Live Broadcast Director & Master Control Lead

Gray Media, Inc.; Wilmington, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WECT-TV, part of Gray Media, Inc., in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Director/Master Control Operator to direct live or pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals, and manage daily programming and commercials. The role includes editing with Edius and collaborating with the AP ENPS newsroom system.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Journalism/Film/TV Production, 1 year in media, strong organizational and communication skills, and FCC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Film/TV Production, Mass Communication, or related field preferred
• 1 year of experience in journalism, production, media or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
• Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience
• Working knowledge of production/master control automation and playout automation software preferred
• Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, and occasionally longer, 5 days per week
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email, preparing reports, executing automation, and editing video

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WECT
• Occasional operation of Edius editing software
• Work with AP ENPS, newsroom computer system
• Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas
• Dedication to care of equipment
• Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands
• Training of new personnel as assigned
• Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Newscast Directing/Master Control/Prod

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to prioritize complex tasks

Shift work flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/Film/TV Production/M mass communication

Tools

Edius

AP ENPS

Automation/Playout software

Job description

WECT-TV, part of Gray Media, Inc., in Wilmington, NC, seeks a Director/Master Control Operator to direct live or pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals, and manage daily programming and commercials. The role includes editing with Edius and collaborating with the AP ENPS newsroom system.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Journalism/Film/TV Production, 1 year in media, strong organizational and communication skills, and FCC knowledge.