Director/Master Control Operator (Tmp - Asso) - Wdbj

Gray Media•Roanoke, VA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

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 we hire 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. If you want to work on an incredible team while growing your technical and leadership skills, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

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

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, and 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