Master Control/Newscast Director
July 18, 2023 by Comments Off on Master Control/Newscast Director
- Full Time
- Tucson, AZ

KOLD TV
Job Summary/Description:
Technical Media Producers are in a hybrid role combining live newscast directing with automation and traditional master control duties which include monitoring KOLD/KSMB/KTTU broadcast signals, commercial playout, and FCC compliance.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
– The successful candidate will direct live and pre-recorded productions as assigned and monitor all on-air streams for multiple television services.
– Candidate will be responsible for operating Ross Overdrive production video switcher to direct live news broadcasts and pre-produced content
– Candidate will operate master control switcher, NVerzion automation, VizRT graphics, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control
– Candidate should have the ability to effectively perform the following:
– Code and execute local live production with Ross Automation.
– Commercial and program ingesting/segmenting.
– Preference is given to someone with an understanding of FCC broadcast regulation
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Relevant work experience in broadcast helpful
– Successful candidates should be dependable, well organized, be able to multi-task, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work calmly under pressure, and meet deadlines
– Minimum 1 year of television production experience preferred
– Variable work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays
Come join our dynamic news team, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)
KOLD/KSMB/KTTU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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