TECHNICAL MEDIA PRODUCER (MCO & PROD.) - WOIO/WUAB

Gray Local Media, Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx

HSA

FSA

Life & Disability insurance

Parental Leave

Adoption & Surrogacy

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance

Relocation PTO

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Gray Media is seeking a Technical Media Producer to direct live and pre‑recorded newscasts, special programs, breaking news, and live sports. You will QC network and local programming, monitor signals, ingest programming and commercials, and manage automation with Ross Overdrive, Chyron, and Bitcentral.

The role requires collaboration with news producers, strong attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced broadcast environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ross Overdrive, Chyron, Bitcentral, Crispin automation, and ENPS.
• Master Control experience with Crispin or any automation preferred.
• Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments.
• Computer experience and willingness to learn are a must.
• Experience in master control and/or newscast directing is preferred.
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, able to work under pressure with deadlines.
• Self-starter and good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all broadcast streams for WOIO, WUAB, WTCL & WOHZ.
• Master Control Operation of live sporting events.
• Operate Ross Overdrive, Chyron, Bitcentral playout and automation.
• Direct live newscasts including breaking news, weather, specials, and sports.
• Work with ENPS newsroom computer system on a daily basis.
• Maintain equipment in studio and master control areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Tools

Ross Overdrive

Chyron

Bitcentral

Crispin automation

ENPS

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 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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$43,000 - $50,000/yr.

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri. (or at the Manager's Discretion)

Job Type:

Full‑Time

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Job Summary/Description:

The Technical Media Producer (TMP) Directs Newscasts, Special Programs, Breaking News, Live Sports and Severe Weather, while also providing QC support to Network and Local programming. The TMP is responsible for directing live or pre‑recorded productions using Ross Overdrive, w/ Chyron graphics, and Bitcentral playout. Monitor on‑air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, ingest daily programming and commercials, and monitor Crispin programming playlist automation.

In addition to the attention to detail required by an MCO, this position also requires a close working relationship with news producers to create and execute dynamic, fast‑paced newscasts. This position requires a positive team player with a passion for broadcast media.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but is not limited to:

• A Technical Media Producer (TMP) is similar to combining a master control operator, technical director/Overdrive operator, and a simple engineer into one position.
• Monitor all broadcast streams for WOIO, WUAB, WTCL & WOHZ
• Master Control Operation of live sporting events
• Operate Ross Overdrive & Ross Acuity Switcher, Chyron graphics, and Bitcentral playout
• Technical Direct live newscasts including breaking news, weather, specials, and sports
• Daily work with ENPS newsroom computer system
• Understanding of all equipment in studio and master control area
• Daily care and maintenance of equipment and studio
• Operate master control Crispin Automation with a Harmonic Video Server, including the ability to effectively perform the following: commercial/program ingest & QC, Satellite operations, controlling the automation system
• Ability to operate between multiple control rooms with no change in overall performance, and proper effective communication within the TMP team.
• All Master Control needs, including media management, automation playout, and quality control.
• Proficient operation and knowledge of Master Control operation and supporting equipment
• Proper and effective communication with Newsroom personnel with ability to handle changing situations.
• Ability to adhere to all FCC procedures and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience with Ross Overdrive, Chyron, Bitcentral, Crispin automation, and ENPS
• Master Control experience with Crispin or any automation preferred
• Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments
• Computer experience and willingness to learn are a must.
• Experience in master control and/or newscast directing is preferred.
• A successful applicant will be dependable, focused, detail‑oriented, and able to work under pressure with strict deadlines and have strong multitasking skills.
• Needs to work and communicate well with others, but also be a self‑starter.
• Ability to adapt quickly to instant changes in newscast to modify pre‑planned scripting of news automation (Overdrive).

WOIO/WUAB‑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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.