Broadcast Master Control Operator — 24/7 On-Air Control

Fort-Myers-Broadcastin; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

WINK News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Master Control Operator to monitor and control on-air programming across multiple stations and feeds. You will ensure seamless playout, comply with FCC rules, and maintain high technical standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in master control or broadcast operations and strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work varied shifts in a 24/7 broadcast setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Technology, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of master control or broadcast operations experience preferred.
• Experience with multi-channel automation systems (Florical).
• Working knowledge of FCC rules and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control on-air signals for multiple broadcast stations and subchannels.
• Operate and manage broadcast automation systems across station properties.
• Ensure accurate playout of programming, commercials, promos, EAS alerts, and graphics.
• Switch live programming and breaking news feeds as directed.
• Ingest and prepare content for air across multiple stations.
• Maintain accurate FCC and station logs.
• Perform quality assurance checks for audio, video, and closed captioning.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and elevate to engineering as needed.
• Coordinate with traffic, programming, and news departments.
• Execute special event broadcasts and network join/leave procedures.

Skills

Master control

Broadcast automation

FCC compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

AS/BA in Broadcast Tech

Related field degree

Tools

Florical

Video servers/routers

Job description

WINK News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Master Control Operator to monitor and control on-air programming across multiple stations and feeds. You will ensure seamless playout, comply with FCC rules, and maintain high technical standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in master control or broadcast operations and strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work varied shifts in a 24/7 broadcast setting.