About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KALB:

Well here at KALB we believe in Community Culture and Content as well as one Family. We believe in encouraging one another as well as making this place feel like your home away from home. The Operations department is always evolving into new technologies and equipment to make the work we do professional and accurate to our viewers. KALB is an NBC affiliate, located in Alexandria, LA. We also own the CBS and CW affiliates in the market (NALB and OALB respectively). KALB is owned by Gray Television Inc., one of the fastest-growing broadcast and digital media groups in the nation. KALB produces a total of 24 hours of Live news programming per week. A market leader in News, digital, and social media, KALB Newschannel 5 is home to award-winning reporters, and recipient of the Louisiana Association of Broadcasters “Station of the Year” award. Central Louisiana, a vibrant, diverse, stable community is a great place to live and work. A community with a rich history, full of hard-working, caring people, striving to make Central Louisiana the place they call home.

Job Summary/Description:

The Master Control Operator is responsible for monitoring the quality and accuracy of our on-air signals as well as ensuring the transmission meets government regulations and the station’s high standards. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and preparing programming for playout.

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

• Perform on-air switching for live events
• Operate recording hardware, satellite receivers, and computer-based systems
• Prepare and check material for on-air playback via an automation system
• Verify all material airing by referencing program logs
• Monitor on-air signals for quality control
• Monitor transmitter and tower lights accurately to meet FCC regulations
• Anticipate and troubleshoot issues when they occur
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• TV operation experience preferred
• Work well within a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
• Possess strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate and technically oriented
• Self-motivated, and a fast learner
• Exhibit a professional attitude at all times and be able to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Able to sit/stand for long periods of time

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)

KALB-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to fully vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday.

Education

• High School or better