TECHNICAL MEDIA DIRECTOR - WMTV

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Madison, WI, USA
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Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Operates broadcast control-center equipment to keep television and digital programming on air. Directs live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive, codes rundowns in AP ENPS, performs master control duties, monitors broadcast signals, ensures FCC compliance, edits video, quality-checks programming, and field-directs special projects. Requires strong communication, prioritization, adaptability, teamwork, and willingness to work weekends and holidays.
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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 about 37% of U.S. 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 PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WMTV:

WMTV is the NBC affiliate and Gray Television-owned station serving south-central Wisconsin. We are the #1 station—leading the market in news and weather coverage. We are recognized for sharing information with accuracy and immediacy on all platforms.

We work hard and take pride in getting it right. For four years in a row, WMTV was honored as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association “News Operation of the Year”. As well as being the recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Regional "Overall Excellence" Award.

What’s better than working at the #1 station in the nation’s #1 city? Join our award-winning team and live, work, and play in a community that is consistently named one of the best places to live in America. We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.

Job Summary/Description:

WMTV has an immediate opening for a Technical Media Producer. The Technical Media Producer (“TMP”) is responsible for operating the equipment in our broadcast control center that keeps WMTV’s programming on air and online. The TMP directs live and prerecorded productions as assigned, using our Ross Overdrive production automation system paired with coding in ENPS to deliver a quality News Show. The TMP also handles all master control duties in our facility, such as recording, playback, switching, and quality-checking programming for air. This position offers an opportunity for video editing and field directing.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Monitoring and quality control of all inbound and outbound / broadcast signals, as well as ensuring that all content airs as intended and is logged
- Maintaining compliance with relevant FCC and other governmental agency regulations
- Directing assigned live and prerecorded productions using Ross Overdrive production automation
- Preparing the production rundowns for automation operation by coding the rundown in AP ENPS / Ross Overdrive plugin
- Understanding of all relevant equipment in the studio, production, and technical core areas
- Editing video for playback and working closely with the news team to ensure quality
- Field directing Special projects including WMTV's "Share your Holidays", UW Madison's Homecoming Parade, and our "On the Road segment

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 2 years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control is preferred, but we will train the right person. Ross Overdrive experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
- Proven track record of prioritizing complex tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively – written and verbal
- Strong commitment to working effectively with others; both being trained by and training others in a team environment is a must
- Positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes
- Must be willing to work holidays and weekends if needed

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)

WMTV-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.

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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

  • Two years of previous broadcast or production experience with master control or production control
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly and thoroughly
  • Ability to prioritize complex tasks
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment, including training and being trained
  • Positive attitude and adaptability to changes
  • Willingness to work holidays and weekends as needed

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Tulsa, OK
2,154 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

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.

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