Broadcast Master Control Operator

This is a Full Time Job

This person is responsible for the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring, ingesting, and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This position involves ingesting commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. This position will also evolve Directing on occasion, training will be provided. Schedule flexibilities are necessary for this position. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate live and taped programming for broadcast
• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, network, and local programming
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists
• Following our Standard Operating Procedure compliance
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals
• Operate Florical Automation equipment
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
• Observing transmitters and taking readings
• Acquires content from various distributors
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
• Work in control room in technical positions
• Fill in as a director as needed
• In-person attendance required

Requirements:
• Must have computer and software experience
• Director experience a plus
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus
• Computer literacy is mandatory
• Attention to details is imperative
• Applicant must be able to multi-task
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions
• Knowledge of VizRT graphics a plus
• Ability to learn specialized software applications
• Bilingual a Plus
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

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