DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (TMP - ASSO) - WDBJ

DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (TMP - ASSO) - WDBJ
Job Category:

Operations

Requisition Number:

DIREC016094

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Location:

On-site

Job Summary
The #1 station in the Roanoke/Lynchburg market is looking for a technically savvy individual to work in our state‑of‑the‑art Multimedia Control Center. The person will direct newscasts in addition to performing duties associated with broadcasting WDBJ7’s television signal. The successful candidate will work directly with the newscast producers and anchors to put together fast‑paced live news broadcasts. The individual will be responsible for all technical aspects of the newscast, including video, audio, graphics, transitions, and camera movements.

Duties / Responsibilities

Prepare and direct live and pre‑recorded productions for WDBJ and WDBJ.com

Work with other departments, including WDBJ’s newsroom, to coordinate and produce top‑rated television and digital programs

Monitor on‑air signals for WDBJ and ingest daily programming and commercials

Operate Viz Mosart (including cameras and audio console), Photoshop software, and supporting equipment in the WDBJ media control center

Occasional operation of Edius and Premiere Pro editing software

Regular care and maintenance of equipment and studio

Work closely with other departments to meet daily demands as necessary

Work with VizRT automation, master control video switcher, NVerzion automation, Adobe Photoshop, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: robotic camera operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and a working knowledge of web production.

Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations

Work with ENPS, the newsroom computer system

Understanding of all equipment in studios and production areas

Dedication to the care of equipment

Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands

Training of new personnel as assigned

Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, and station projects. Work assignments will at times include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

6 months to 1 year of experience in TV production and/or master control

EEO and Other Information
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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