Broadcast Master Control Operator

WXII 12 Triad CW; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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

Additional benefits to meet your and您的

Job summary

WXII 12 Triad CW in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the equipment that delivers our on-air content. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and guarantee quality control of the on-air product.

Weekly you will also work at least one shift as a Production Assistant in the Newsroom handling cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment for live broadcasts and post-production.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications.
• Exposure to television station operations and newscast production preferred.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Experience with master control activities; training offered for qualified candidates.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.
• Capable of handling time-sensitive newscast production stress.
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Maintain on-air operation including running commercials and network/local 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/transmitter logs.
• Edit and append playlists; acquire content from distributors/CDNs.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.
• Operate cameras and studio floor directing; move and handle props/sets.
• Construction, maintenance, installation, and operation of production equipment.
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts; maintain studio appearance.
• Understand lighting grid and control board; climb ladders to change fixtures.
• Edit syndicated promos for air/web content using Adobe Premiere.
• Assist the directors.

Skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Tech degree/military exp

Tools

Broadcast automation

Video equipment

Job description

WXII 12 Triad CW in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the equipment that delivers our on-air content. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and guarantee quality control of the on-air product.

Weekly you will also work at least one shift as a Production Assistant in the Newsroom handling cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment for live broadcasts and post-production.