TECHNICAL MEDIA DIRECTOR - WMTV

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

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 about 37% of U.S. 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 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 about 37% of U.S. 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 WMTV

WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south-central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage. We are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms.

We work hard and take pride in getting it right. For four years in a row, WMTV was honored as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association “News Operation of the Year”. As well as being the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Regional "Overall Excellence" Award.

What’s better than working at the #1 station in the nation’s #1 city? Join our award‑winning team and live, work, and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description

WMTV has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) is responsible for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps WMTV’s programming on air and online. The TMP directs live and prerecorded productions as assigned, using our Ross Overdrive production automation system paired with coding in ENPS to deliver a quality News Show. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality‑checking programming for air. This position offers an opportunity for video editing and field directing.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Monitoring and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and is logged
• Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations
• Directing assigned live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
• Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
• Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas
• Editing video for playback and working closely with the news team to ensure quality
• Field directing Special projects including WMTV's "Share your Holidays", UW Madison's Homecoming Parade, and our "On the Road segment"

Qualifications/Requirements

• 2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
• Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal
• Strong commitment to working effectively with others; both being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must
• Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes
• Must be willing to work holidays and weekends if needed

WMTV-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 nondiscrimination laws in every location where 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.