Live Master Control Operator for Sports — Flexible Shifts

GRAY MEDIA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's Master Control Live Pivot Operator – Tech position is based in Atlanta, GA, supporting live sports and local programming with a focus on seamless switching, FCC compliance, and quality control.

The role requires 2–3 years in a high-volume live control environment, familiarity with Morpheus and Crispin is a plus, and a highly flexible schedule including second shifts, holidays, weekends, and occasional mornings/nights.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in a high-volume Live Master Control setting/environment.
• Knowledge of Morpheus and Crispin automation systems is a strong plus.
• Scheduling: Ability and willingness to work a highly flexible weekly schedule including various shifts.
• Adaptability & Drive: Quick learner with the ability to acquire new technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Live Event & Master Control Operations - Monitor transmitter signals, audio/video levels, and program feeds to ensure compliance with FCC regulations and company quality standards.
• Execute flawless switching, insertion of commercial spots, promos, and emergency alert systems (EAS). Maintain a detailed and accurate master control log of all on-air activities, discrepancies, and live timing adjustments.
• Scheduling Flexibility & Shift Coverage: Adapt weekly schedules to accommodate heavy sports broadcast days (varying from early morning setups to late-night sign-offs). Act as primary vacation relief for staff members, stepping in to cover staff shortages across various shifts.
• Content Ingesting & Media Management: Receive training in and execute the ingestion of digital content into the automation system. Manage promos, program segmentation, and live records. Verify the quality and metadata accuracy of all ingested video files and programming elements before broadcast.
• Additional Duties — Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the evolving operational needs of the Centralcast Hub.

Skills

Scheduling

Adaptability

Quick Learner

Tools

Morpheus

Crispin

Job description

Gray Media's Master Control Live Pivot Operator – Tech position is based in Atlanta, GA, supporting live sports and local programming with a focus on seamless switching, FCC compliance, and quality control.

The role requires 2–3 years in a high-volume live control environment, familiarity with Morpheus and Crispin is a plus, and a highly flexible schedule including second shifts, holidays, weekends, and occasional mornings/nights.