DirectorMaster Control Operator (FT) Wect

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 nations 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. Grays 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 WECT :

WECT was the first station in the Wilmington NC DMA signing on in 1954 and is an NBC affiliate. WECT is a market leader in local news and quality programming. Wilmington NC is located within minutes of the Atlantic Ocean and is a vibrant growing city. Watersports and outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy an abundance of activities. The downtown and riverfront area of Wilmington is rich in history.

Job Summary / Description :

The Director / Master Control Operator is responsible for directing live or pre-recorded productions as assigned monitoring WECTs on-air signals transmitter and FCC logs and ingesting daily programming and commercials. Regular assignments will involve desktop video editing directing specific newscasts misc station productions and various elements for digital platforms.

Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

Direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned for WECT

Occasional operation of Edius editing software

Work with AP ENPS 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

Assist in maintaining clean studios and production areas

Variable work schedule due to changing shifts turnover station projects etc.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications / Requirements :

Additional Information :

Bachelors Degree in Journalism Film / TV Production Mass Communication or related field preferred

1 year of experience in journalism production media or related fields

Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks

Ability to communicate effectively - written and verbal

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations

Newscast Directing / Master Control / Production assistance experience.

Working knowledge of production / master control automation and playout automation software preferred

Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours and occasionally longer 5 days per week

Sitting or standing for long periods of time

Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment up to 50 lbs.

Ability to use a computer for tasks such as communicating via email preparing reports executing automation and editing video

Potential exposure to high noise and unusual light levels

Ability to work on lighting fixtures while on a ladder

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to 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 )

WECT-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 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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Required Experience :

Director

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1