Description

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 43 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 KPTV:

KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.

Job Summary/Description:

KPTV in Beaverton is seeking Master Control Operators. The successful candidates will be responsible for monitoring multiple TV stations and preparing and maintaining the quality of the on-air content using the latest technology in Master Control automation. Duties include switching commercials, airing station breaks, recording daily syndicated feeds, and inputting material into video servers. While also providing QC support to Network and Local programming. monitor on-air signals for all streams, transmitters, and FCC logs.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor all broadcast streams for KPTV and KPDX.
• Operate master control systems, including the ability to effectively perform the following: commercial/program ingest & QC, Satellite operations, and controlling the automation system.
• Proficient operation and knowledge of Master Control operation and supporting equipment preferred.
• This position requires attention to detail, as well as the ability to make fast, accurate judgments, multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and problem-solving.
• Monitor and edit automation playlists to ensure correct playback of programming and commercial content.
• Monitor air signals to ensure KPTV is adhering to FCC and station guidelines.
• Ingest commercial content and programming from multiple sources, including but not limited to Satellite feeds, FTP delivery, LTN, and Extreme Reach.
• Ingest commercials, programs, and other program materials into the station automation system.
• Occasionally assist with the production of local news, promotions, and commercial programming

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master Control experience with Crispin or other automation systems preferred.
• Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments
• Computer experience and willingness to learn are a must.
• Needs to work and communicate well with others, as well as be a self-starter.
• Must be able to work flexible days, hours and holidays in a 24 x 7 x 365 day a year work environment.
• Successful candidates should be dependable, well organized, be able to multitask, possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work calmly under pressure, and meet deadlines.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KPTV-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 the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.