Master Control Operator
Master Control Operator
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Job Description
WPTZTV/NBC5 is looking for a Master Control Operator who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast onair program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels preparing content building playlists maintaining regulatory compliance assuring quality control of onair product and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. You will report to the Director of Engineering.
Located in the scenic Burlington VT / Plattsburgh NY market WPTZ/NBC5 is the leading source for the latest local headlines and live alerts. If you are motivated by working with a talented awardwinning team of professionals look no further! This is a unique opportunity at a station with real momentum in a beautiful part of Norther New England. Best of all youll become part of Hearst Television one of the premier broadcast companies in the country.
At Hearst Television the communities we represent sit at the heart of everything we do and that includes our community of employees. We offer industryleading benefits you need to feel and be your best. From financial wellbeing to personal care our programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on the whole person. Our employee resource groups which are companywide promote cultural awareness career development community outreach and contribution to Hearst Television business results.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
- Maintain on air operation to include running commercials network and local programming
- Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and signal integrity
- Operate broadcast automation equipment
- Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
- Observe transmitters and take readings
- Maintain program and transmitter logs
- Execute edit update and append daily playlists
- Acquire content from various distributors
- Troubleshoot and communicate issues and discrepancies with other Master Control and Engineering staff as needed
Requirements
- 1 years of computer email software and web applications
- Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production
- Work in a collaborative environment and independently
- Ability to multitask great attention to detail and a team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements
- Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates
- Knowledge of graphics systems for onair branding and messaging
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite is a plus Outlook Excel Word
- Higher education in technology SBE or related military experience will be considered
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Employment Type
Full-Time
