--- title: Master Control Operator/Newscast Director WWBT description: Gray Media is hiring for the Master Control Operator/Newscast Director WWBT role in Richmond, VA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/master-control-operator-newscast-director-wwbt-at-gray-media-01a0e058-3cb4-7460-a3d4-0efbdef7b4fe date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Gray Media as Master Control Operator/Newscast Director WWBT in Richmond, VA. Pays $21.87–$22.38 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/pzhlom.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Gray Media](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/gray-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Richmond, VA | | **Salary** | $21.87/hr - $22.38/hr | | **Type** | Full Time, Temporary | | **Posted** | Nov 02, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Gray Media. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Gray Media. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $45,000 – $90,000 a year (median $71,000). ## Description **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 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. We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage - Health Savings Account with Company contributions - Flexible Spending Account - Employer-paid life and disability benefits - Paid parental leave benefits - Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits - 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions - Employee Assistance Program - Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage - Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO - Focus on Caring **Salary/Wage:** $21.87 - $22.38/hr. **Shift and Schedule:** Mon. - Fri. *(or at the Manager's Discretion)* **Job Type:** Full-Time \_______________________ **Job Summary/Description:** WWBT in Richmond, VA is seeking a Technical Media Producer to combine the roles of a traditional newscast director and master control operator in a fast-paced, 24/7 live television environment. *THIS TEMPORARY POSITION HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF BEING PERMANENT*. Key responsibilities include directing live newscasts using Ross Overdrive, operating robotic studio cameras, and managing the playback, ingestion, and FCC compliance of programming and commercial content. Successful candidates should have three to five years of experience in live television switching, strong communication skills, and the flexibility to work various shifts including weekends and holidays. Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: \* Switching live tv experience \* Master Control experience \* Directing newscasts \* Robotic studio camera operation **Qualifications/Requirements:** \* 3 years of television experience in Master Control Operations or Directing *If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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**)* *WWBT-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. ## Skills - Data Ingestion - FCC Regulations - Live Television Production - MasterControl Software - Directing - Cameras - Network Switching - Communication - Recruitment ## Benefits - Mental Health - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Life Insurance - Parental Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 401(k) Plans - Child/Elder Care - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at Gray Media](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/gray-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Arts, Media & Entertainment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Film, Video & Media Production jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/film-video-and-media-production?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Broadcast Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/arts-media-and-entertainment/film-video-and-media-production/broadcast-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99848 jobs - [Richmond, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/richmond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9523 jobs - [Broadcasting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/broadcasting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3662 jobs - [Gray Media](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/gray-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 507 jobs ## Related pages - [Virginia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 99848 jobs - [Richmond, VA](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/virginia/richmond?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 9523 jobs - [Broadcasting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/broadcasting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 3662 jobs - [Gray Media](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/gray-media?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 507 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)