About Gray Media:
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 that offers national and local clients digital marketing strategies and the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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:
If you've ever wanted to work at the heart of one of the most exciting media markets in the country — welcome to Atlanta.
Job Summary/Description:
Gray Media is seeking a hands-on Director of Technology to lead technology operations at its Master Control Hub in Atlanta, GA. This role is responsible for the performance, reliability, and ongoing support of the facility’s broadcast and IT systems, while partnering with engineering and leadership teams at client spoke stations.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Lead and support the technology operations of a large-scale master control environment.
• Work hands-on with equipment and systems throughout the facility, including installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades.
• Maintain reliable operation of broadcast, master control, automation, media processing, and network systems.
• Lead, support, and develop the technology team; foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Coordinate technical projects, system changes, incident response, and operational improvements.
• Partner with engineering and leadership teams at client spoke stations to address needs, resolve issues, and coordinate technology initiatives.
• Communicate technical issues and plans clearly to technical staff, station partners, and leadership.
• Help ensure technology practices support operational continuity, system security, and service reliability.
• Additional Duties — Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, adapting to the evolving technological and operational needs of the Centralcast Hub.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• 10 or more years of experience in broadcast technology, engineering, IT, or a related technical field, including leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a large-scale master control environment.
• Required: Strong understanding of master control operations and broadcast systems.
• Hands-on technical experience across a broad range of facility equipment and systems.
• Working knowledge of IT networking, including network infrastructure and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, station partners, and senior leadership.
• A team-oriented approach and willingness to work directly with equipment and operational challenges.
• Experience with Telestream Vantage, Crispin Automation, and/or Zixi Broadcaster systems is a plus.
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)
TECH-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 nondiscrimination laws in every location where 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.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- 10 or more years of experience in broadcast technology, engineering, IT, or a related technical field
- Leadership experience
- Experience supporting a large-scale master control environment
- Strong understanding of master control operations and broadcast systems
- Hands-on technical experience with facility equipment and systems
- Working knowledge of IT networking, including network infrastructure and troubleshooting
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills
- Ability to collaborate with technical teams, station partners, and senior leadership
- Experience with Telestream Vantage, Crispin Automation, and/or Zixi Broadcaster systems
Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.
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Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.
Gray Media Insights
What We Do
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. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
