Live Broadcast Master Control Operator

Jackson's 16 WAPT; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television is seeking a Broadcast Master Control Operator for WAPT in Jackson, MS. You will oversee on-air content, build playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include monitoring air channels, ingesting commercials, timing inserts, maintaining logs, and reporting issues to the Engineering Director. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training available for qualified candidates.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.
• Higher education in technology or related military experience considered.

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.
• Edit and append playlists.
• Acquire content from distributors and content delivery systems.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Skills

Computer literacy

Broadcast operations

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Higher education in technology

SBE or related military experience

Tools

Master control equipment

Graphics systems

Job description

Hearst Television is seeking a Broadcast Master Control Operator for WAPT in Jackson, MS. You will oversee on-air content, build playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include monitoring air channels, ingesting commercials, timing inserts, maintaining logs, and reporting issues to the Engineering Director. In-person attendance is required.