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

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 selected candidate will direct newscasts in addition to performing duties associated with broadcasting WDBJ7's television signal. The role works directly with newscast producers and anchors to create fast‑paced live news broadcasts, handling all technical aspects of the newscast—including video, audio, graphics, transitions, and camera movements.
Qualified applicants may contact the hiring manager directly at mkanode@wdbj7.com.
Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare and direct live and pre‑recorded productions for WDBJ and WDBJ.com
Work with newsroom and other departments 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 (cameras and audio console), Photoshop, and other equipment in the media control center
Occasionally use Edius and Premiere Pro editing software
Maintain equipment and studio regularly
Collaborate with other departments to meet daily demands
Operate VizRT automation, master‑control video switcher, and NVerzion automation; handle robotic camera operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, program ingesting/segmenting, and possess a working knowledge of web production
Understand FCC program and transmitter logs and all broadcast regulations
Use ENPS, the newsroom computer system
Know all equipment in studios and production areas
Dedicate to equipment care
Train new personnel as assigned
Adapt to variable work schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays due to shifts, turnover, and station projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

6 months to 1 year of experience in TV production and/or master control
Equal Employment Opportunity & Policies

WDBJ-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. The company complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws in all locations. 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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