MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR - WLIO

Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated station in average all-day ratings. Gray also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets), Gray Digital Media (a full-service digital agency), video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WLIO (Hometown Stations in Lima, Ohio) is a locally focused broadcast and digital media organization dedicated to serving Allen County and the surrounding region with trusted news, weather, sports, and community storytelling. As part of Gray Media, WLIO combines the reach and resources of a leading media company with the day-to-day impact of a hometown newsroom.

About the role

Operate and monitor broadcast automation/master control systems to ensure accurate, uninterrupted on-air playback for syndication and live programming, including newscasts. Execute scheduled programming, commercials, and promos while maintaining required operational/FCC logs. Troubleshoot on-air issues in real time and coordinate with engineering and production teams to resolve problems quickly.

You will be trained to operate various audio/video equipment, use Windows-based computer operating systems, follow logs, write detailed deviations, use email daily, and work cooperatively with others. The operator is responsible for the transmission of television programming to the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor broadcast automation/master control systems
• Ensure accurate, uninterrupted on-air playback for syndication and live programming, including newscasts
• Execute scheduled programming, commercials, and promos
• Maintain required operational and FCC logs
• Troubleshoot on-air issues in real time
• Coordinate with engineering and production to resolve problems quickly
• Follow logs and write detailed deviations
• Use email system daily
• Work cooperatively with other team members

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Experience with Microsoft applications
• U.S. citizenship
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ambition and great attention to detail

Master Control Operator experience is a plus. On-the-job training provided to the right candidate.