Master Control Operator

JACKSON HEARST TELEVISION, INC; Jackson (MS); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WAPT, the ABC/CBS affiliate in Jackson, MS, seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast equipment, ingest content, time commercials and programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and document transmission events. The role reports to the Engineering Director.

You will monitor multiple air channels, build playlists, maintain quality control, and report issues. In-person attendance is required for on-site operations at the Jackson, MS facility.

Formación

• 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications.
• Experience with master control activities; training offered for qualified candidates.
• In-person attendance is required.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Maintain on air operation including running commercials, network and 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 and transmitter logs.
• Edit and append playlists.
• Acquire content from distributors and content delivery systems.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Conocimientos

Master Control operations

FCC compliance

Broadcast automation

Content timing

Quality control

Educación

Higher education in technology or related military experience

Herramientas

Broadcast automation systems

Graphics systems

Content delivery systems

Descripción del empleo

Broadcast Master Control Operator

WAPT, the ABC/CBS affiliate in Jackson, MS is looking for a Master Control Operator who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, preparing content, building playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. You will report to the Engineering Director.

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

Requirements

• 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 will be offered for qualified candidates
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered
• In-person attendance is required

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.