MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR - WFIE

Gray Media; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WFIE-TV/Gray Media in Evansville, Indiana seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee local and network programming across our stations. You will monitor playout, segment and air check programs, supervise transmitter operations, and ensure EAS alerts are relayed accurately.

Duties also include logging entries for traffic reconciliation, noting discrepancies, and performing other duties as assigned. Strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are essential in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor playout of on-air programming for audio and video quality.
• Segment and air check programs before airing for proper playout of breaks within the program.
• Monitor the transmitter operations and report deviations to Engineering.
• Monitor EAS reception and make sure EAS alerts received are relayed to air appropriately.
• Log program entries for traffic reconciliation.
• Note all discrepancies (technical and programming) on the discrepancy reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

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 WFIE

WEVV-TV, the CBS & FOX affiliate in Evansville, Indiana.

Job Summary/Description

The Master Control Operator is responsible for all local and network programming that airs on our stations.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor playout of on-air programming for audio and video quality. Record syndicated programs that air at a later time.
• Segment and air check programs before airing for proper playout of breaks within the program.
• Monitor the transmitter operations and report deviations to Engineering.
• Monitor EAS reception and make sure EAS alerts received are relayed to air appropriately.
• Log program entries for traffic reconciliation.
• Note all discrepancies (technical and programming) on the discrepancy reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills

WFIE-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.