What are the responsibilities and job description for the CENTRALCAST OPERATOR/MASTER CONTROL - TECH/WANF position at Gray Media?
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 45 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.
About Tech Hub:
Would you like to work in an amazing media city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? The Gray Master Control HUB is located in midtown Atlanta and operates approximately 25-30 different streams (stations). The chance to dream where there's space to contribute, where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Master Control is responsible for ensuring the successful transmission of proper audio and video signals to the stations for both prerecorded and live programming. Operators are required to document discrepancies clearly and concisely and to follow established standard operating procedures.
Monitor multiple playlists for accuracy, execute routine log changes, operate live events, follow contingencies for rejoining programming after overruns (JIP procedures), perform EAS Tests to comply with FCC requirements, append playlists, and coordinate breaking news. Ingesting and content preparation will also be part of the occasional assignment.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
TECH HUB-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 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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 45 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.
About Tech Hub:
Would you like to work in an amazing media city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? The Gray Master Control HUB is located in midtown Atlanta and operates approximately 25-30 different streams (stations). The chance to dream where there's space to contribute, where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Master Control is responsible for ensuring the successful transmission of proper audio and video signals to the stations for both prerecorded and live programming. Operators are required to document discrepancies clearly and concisely and to follow established standard operating procedures.
Monitor multiple playlists for accuracy, execute routine log changes, operate live events, follow contingencies for rejoining programming after overruns (JIP procedures), perform EAS Tests to comply with FCC requirements, append playlists, and coordinate breaking news. Ingesting and content preparation will also be part of the occasional assignment.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in a Master Control setting or equivalent setting.
- Knowledge of Morpheus and Crispin automation systems is a plus.
- Ability to work various shifts, holidays, and weekends is a must.
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
TECH HUB-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 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.