Master Control Operator

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) Matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Additional benefits to meet your and/;

Job summary

Hearst Television in Portland, ME, is seeking a Master Control Operator to operate the equipment that provides our on-air content. Based at Westbrook, ME, the role monitors multiple channels, acquires and prepares content, executes playlists, and ensures regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, organized, and a multi-tasking team player with experience in broadcasting operations and familiarity with master control software.

Qualifications

• ],

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
• Maintain on-air operation including running commercials, network and local programming
• Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
• Maintain program and transmitter logs
• Execute, edit, update, and append playlists
• Acquire content from various distributors
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies

Skills

Multi-tasking

Detail oriented

Team player

Computer literacy

Regulatory compliance awareness

Master control software

Tools

Master control software

Job description

WMTW/WPXT, the ABC/CW affiliate in Portland, ME,has an opening for a Master Control Operator who is detail oriented, organized, and a multi-tasking team player. This person operatesthe equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiringand preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This role reports to the Engineering Director. The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $44,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recordedprogramming for broadcast
• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programming
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Maintains program and transmitter logs.
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists.
• Acquires content from various distributors.
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Requirements

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Attention to details is imperative.
• Applicant must be able to multi-task
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions preferred
• Ability to learn specialized software applications
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.
• Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and 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.

About Us

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.

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Job Info

• Job Identification 2027255
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 09:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 4 Ledgeview Drive, Westbrook, ME, 04092, US