LIVE MASTER CONTROL PIVOT OPERATOR - TECH

Gray Media, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media, Inc. is seeking a Live Master Control Pivot Operator to manage the technical execution and quality control of live sporting events and local programming. This role requires monitoring signals, ensuring FCC compliance, and precise switching across broadcasts from the Centralcast Hub in Atlanta.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a high-volume MCR environment, familiarity with Morpheus and Crispin systems, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a high-volume Live Master Control setting.
• Experience with live sports or local programming preferred.
• Ability to operate under FCC regulations and company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transmitter signals and audio/video levels to ensure on-air quality.
• Execute switching, insert commercials, and manage EAS where required.
• Maintain a detailed master control log of on-air activities and timing adjustments.
• Provide vacation relief and cover multiple shifts (2nd/3rd with some 1st shifts).

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Quick learner

Adaptability

Tools

Morpheus automation

Crispin automation

Job description

LIVE MASTER CONTROL PIVOT OPERATOR - TECH

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: MASTE016855

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

Description

About Gray Media:

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 46 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 TECH:

If you've ever wanted to work at the heart of one of the most exciting media markets in the country — welcome to Atlanta.

Gray Media's Centralcast Hub is located in the energy‑filled core of Midtown Atlanta, one of the most dynamic and fast‑growing urban centers in the United States. From our hub, we operate approximately 30 broadcast streams, making this one of the most active and impactful centralized broadcast operations in the nation. Every day, the work done here reaches communities across the country — and you'll feel that purpose in everything we do.

Atlanta isn't just a great place to work — it's a world‑class city to call home. Known as a global hub for media, entertainment, and technology, Atlanta is home to some of the biggest names in the broadcast news, cable, and film production industries. A booming film and television production scene has earned the city the well‑deserved nickname "Hollywood of the South." If media is your passion, there is truly no better city to grow your career.

Beyond the industry, Atlanta offers a lifestyle that is hard to beat:

• A vibrant, walkable Midtown packed with urban parks, world‑class restaurants, live music venues, and cultural attractions
• A thriving university community, with several major research universities calling Atlanta home — keeping the city young, innovative, and forward‑thinking
• A booming economy where creatives, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect and inspire one another every single day
• A mild Southern climate with four seasons — and summers made for rooftop patios and baseball games

At Gray Media, we believe in building teams that are as passionate about their craft as they are about each other. This is a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real and measurable difference — not just within our walls, but in the communities we serve every day.

Job Summary/Description:

The Master Control Live Pivot Operator is responsible for the technical execution and quality control of live sporting events and local programming broadcasts. This role ensures the seamless delivery of high‑profile, live events— including football, baseball, basketball, and more.

This position requires a high degree of scheduling flexibility to match the dynamic nature of live sports broadcasting. The operator will adjust their weekly schedule (including early mornings and late nights) to support peak live event days and will provide critical vacation and shift coverage across first, second, and third shifts.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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. Must be comfortable working non-traditional hours, primarily second shift, with occasional first or third shift coverage.
• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 2- 3 years of experience in a high-volume Live Master Control setting/environment is required.
• Knowledge of Morpheus and Crispin automation systems is a strong plus.
• Scheduling: Ability and absolute willingness to work a highly flexible weekly schedule including various shifts (first, second, or third, holidays, weekends, early mornings, and late nights) is a must.
• Adaptability & Drive: Quick Learner with the ability to acquire new technical skills (including promos, program, and live record segmentation).

TECH-TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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