Live TV Director | VizRT, Ross Overdrive & Master Control

TAPP Film

United States

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WOWT 6 News, Gray Television's NBC affiliate in Omaha, seeks a talented Technical Media Producer to join our production team. You’ll sit in the director's chair for live newscasts, run state-of-the-art automation, and keep WOWT on-air and on-point for one of the Midwest's most dynamic news markets.

If you love live TV, thrive under pressure, and geek out over Ross Overdrive, VizRT, and flawless switching — we want to talk.

Qualifications

Experience directing newscasts and/or running Master Control. ENPS experience is a plus.
Familiarity with production automation/playout systems and graphics tools.

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 program/transmitter logs.
Partner with news, engineering, and creative teams to execute clean, high-energy shows.
Help train new team members and keep studios show-ready.