Live News Director & Master Control Pro

Gray Media

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

Gray Media's WOWT 6 News in Omaha seeks a talented Technical Media Producer (TMP) to join our production team. You will sit in the director's chair for live newscasts, operate advanced automation, and ensure flawless switching to keep WOWT on-air and on-point in one of the Midwest's dynamic markets.

The role requires directing live content, managing graphics with VizRT, and coordinating with news and engineering teams.

Qualifications

Experience directing live or pre-recorded newscasts. ENPS experience is a plus.
Proficiency with production automation and playout automation.
Familiarity with graphics systems and on-air workflows.
Strong communication and calm under live-TV pressure.

Responsibilities

Direct live and pre-recorded newscasts and station productions.
Operate Ross Overdrive automation, production switcher, VizRT graphics, robotic cameras, prompter, and audio.
Monitor on-air signals, master control automation, and programming playlists.
Ingest and segment programming, commercials, and promos; maintain FCC logs.
Collaborate with news, engineering, and creative teams to deliver clean, high-energy shows.
Train new team members and keep studios show-ready.