Live Broadcast Director & Master Control Operator

GRAY MEDIA; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WECT-TV/Gray Media in Wilmington, NC seeks a Director/Master Control Operator to direct live and pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals, and manage FCC logs. Responsibilities include editing, directing newscasts, and supporting digital platforms.

Requires a Bachelor's in journalism or related field and 1 year of applicable experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential; familiarity with Edius and AP ENPS is a plus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Direct live and pre-recorded productions 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 daily demands
• Training of new personnel as assigned
• Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas
• Variable work schedule due to changing shifts and station projects
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

FCC regulations understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Film/TV Production, Mass Communication, or related field preferred

Tools

Edius editing software

AP ENPS

Job description

WECT-TV/Gray Media in Wilmington, NC seeks a Director/Master Control Operator to direct live and pre-recorded productions, monitor on-air signals, and manage FCC logs. Responsibilities include editing, directing newscasts, and supporting digital platforms.

Requires a Bachelor's in journalism or related field and 1 year of applicable experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential; familiarity with Edius and AP ENPS is a plus.