Live News Technical Producer & Master Control

Gray Media; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Media's WMTV in Madison is hiring a Technical Media Producer to operate the broadcast control center and keep on-air and online programming running. You will direct live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive and write rundowns in AP ENPS, while handling master control duties and quality checks.

Responsibilities include monitoring broadcast signals, ensuring FCC compliance, editing video, and field directing special projects such as community events.

Qualifications

• 2 years of broadcast or production experience preferred.
• Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willing to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and quality control of all inbound and outbound/broadcast signals and ensuring content airs as intended.
• Maintaining compliance with FCC and other regulations.
• Directing live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive.
• Preparing runtowns for automation operation by coding in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin.
• Understanding equipment in studio, production and technical core areas.
• Editing video for playback and collaborating with the news team for quality.
• Field directing special projects and events.

Skills

Broadcast industry knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Fast learner

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Tools

Ross Overdrive

ENPS

Production automation

Job description

Gray Media's WMTV in Madison is hiring a Technical Media Producer to operate the broadcast control center and keep on-air and online programming running. You will direct live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive and write rundowns in AP ENPS, while handling master control duties and quality checks.

Responsibilities include monitoring broadcast signals, ensuring FCC compliance, editing video, and field directing special projects such as community events.