Master Control Operator

Job Description

Master Control Operator

MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR (P/T) - KALB
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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.
Job Summary/Description:
The Master Control Operator is responsible for monitoring the quality and accuracy of our on-air signals as well as ensuring the transmission meets government regulations and the station's high standards. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and preparing programming for playout.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
* Perform on-air switching for live events
* Operate recording hardware, satellite receivers, and computer-based systems
* Prepare and check material for on-air playback via an automation system
* Verify all material airing by referencing program logs
* Monitor on-air signals for quality control
* Monitor transmitter and tower lights accurately to meet FCC regulations
* Anticipate and troubleshoot issues when they occur
* Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
* Minimum High School Diploma
* TV operation experience preferred
* Work well within a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
* Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
* Computer literate and technically oriented
* Self-motivated, and a fast learner
* Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and be able to perform in a high-pressure environment
* Able to sit/stand for long periods of time
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KALB-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
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