Broadcast Control Operator: Live News & Airflow

Hearst Magazines; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

WXII/WCWG, owned by Hearst Television in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content for on-air streams. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and document transmission events.

Weekly, you will also serve as Production Assistant in the Newsroom handling cameras, teleprompter, audio, graphics, and related equipment. You will work with the production team to guarantee a successful broadcast, coordinating live and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications.
• Experience with master control activities preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and independently.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.
• Can deal with stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Maintain on air operation, including running commercials and programming.
• Monitor multiple channels for 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.
• Edit and append playlists.
• Acquire content from distributors and content delivery systems.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.
• Operate cameras and studio floordirecting.
• Move and handle props and sets during productions.
• Maintenance and operation of production equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Live broadcast experience

Education

Higher tech education or related military experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Broadcast automation systems

Prompter and studio equipment

Job description

WXII/WCWG, owned by Hearst Television in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content for on-air streams. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and document transmission events.

Weekly, you will also serve as Production Assistant in the Newsroom handling cameras, teleprompter, audio, graphics, and related equipment. You will work with the production team to guarantee a successful broadcast, coordinating live and