DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY - MASTER CONTROL HUB - TECH

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.

Gray Media's Centralcast Hub is located in the energy-filled core of Midtown Atlanta, one of the most dynamic and fast-growing urban centers in the United States. From our hub, we operate approximately 30 broadcast streams, making this one of the most active and impactful centralized broadcast operations in the nation. Every day, the work done here reaches communities across the country — and you'll feel that purpose in everything we do.

Atlanta isn't just a great place to work — it's a world-class city to call home. Known as a global hub for media, entertainment, and technology, Atlanta is home to some of the biggest names in the broadcast news, cable, and film production industries. A booming film and television production scene has earned the city the well-deserved nickname "Hollywood of the South." If media is your passion, there is truly no better city to grow your career.

Beyond the industry, Atlanta offers a lifestyle that is hard to beat:

A vibrant, walkable Midtown packed with urban parks, world-class restaurants, live music venues, and cultural attractions

A thriving university community, with several major research universities calling Atlanta home — keeping the city young, innovative, and forward-thinking

A booming economy where creatives, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect and inspire one another every single day

A mild Southern climate with four seasons — and summers made for rooftop patios and baseball games

At Gray Media, we believe in building teams that are as passionate about their craft as they are about each other. This is a place where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your contributions make a real and measurable difference — not just within our walls, but in the communities we serve every day.

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.