MASTER CONTROL/TMP (ASSO) - KOLD

Master Control/TmP (AssO) - KOLD

Job Category: Operations Requisition Number: MASTE016083
Posted: June 1, 2026
Full-Time
Location: Tucson, AZ 85743, USA
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 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group, with 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and 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 KOLD:
13 News is a Gray Television station and the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona. We are the best local television station in Southern Arizona and the #1 digital platform. We are committed to the highest standards of excellence in our local news, entertainment, information, and public service programming. We produce 62 hours of live, televised newscasts per week between KOLD and our shared services partner, KMSB Fox 11. If you've never been to Tucson, let us tell you all the things you'll love: Plentiful sunshine, natural beauty, diverse culture, active lifestyles, great food, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, breathtaking views, unforgettable sunsets, challenging biking trails, community events, accessible natural locations for all ages… it would have been quicker for us to just say you'll love it all.
Job Summary/Description

A Technical Media Producer's role combines Live Newscast Directing using automation along with traditional Master Control duties, which include monitoring KOLD/KMSB/KTTU broadcast signals, commercial play-out, and FCC compliance.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will direct live and prerecorded productions as assigned and monitor all of our on-air streams for multiple television services
Candidate will be responsible for operating the Ross Overdrive production video switcher to direct live news broadcasts and pre-produced content
Candidate will operate the master control switcher, Nverzion automation, VizRT graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control
A candidate should have the ability to effectively perform the following:
Code and execute local live production with Ross Automation
Commercial and Programming playback and recording/ingesting & segmenting material
Preference is given to someone with an understanding of FCC Broadcast Regulations
Qualifications/Requirements

- Relevant work experience in Broadcast preferred
Successful candidate should be dependable, well organized, be able to multitask, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work calmly under pressure, and meet deadlines
Minimum of 1 year in media broadcast production preferred
Willing to work various schedules, including weekends, overnights, and holidays
KOLD-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
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.
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