Director​/Master Control Operator Gray Media - WTOC

Media – Journalism – Newspaper

DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR – WTOC

Full Time

10/6/2026

1/4/2027

Savannah

Georgia

https://gray.tv/careers#current openings

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Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025.

We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WTOC-TV is the dominant #1 station in Savannah, GA. We serve 17 counties in Southeast Georgia, known as the Coastal Empire, and three counties in the South Carolina Low country.

WTOC is looking for our next director with a background in master control. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, calculated, and passionate about bringing the producer’s vision to life and balancing tasks in master control. This individual must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Directing live newscasts daily
• Monitoring and maintaining video and audio of Master Control
• Operating various types of broadcast equipment including PTZ cameras, audio mixers, and production switchers
• Creating clear and accurate reports of on-air discrepancies
• Coding newscasts for Ross automation
• Knowledgeable in operating PCs and automation software
• Must be able to work effectively under pressure
• Work closely with other departments to meet all daily demands
• Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments
• Willingness to learn new hardware and software
• The successful candidate must possess strong communication and people skills

• 1 year of experience in directing, master control, production, or related fields
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize complex tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations
• Newscast Directing/Master Control/Production assistance experience a plus
• Knowledge of Ross Overdrive, Caprica, ENPS, and Crispin automation and playout systems preferred

Requires skill with Ross Overdrive automation, Ross production video switcher, VizRT graphics system, Evertz master control video switcher, Crispin Master Control automation, Edius editing software, and all supporting equipment in Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform the following: remote camera operation, prompter operation, audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, program ingesting/segmenting, and desktop editing.

WTOC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,…