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

• Operate broadcast automation equipment

WXII/WCWG, owned by Hearst Television in Winston-Salem, NC, 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. Weekly, you will also work at least one shift as a Production Assistant in the Newsroom where you will be responsible for operating cameras, teleprompter, audio-board, graphics and video equipment related to live broadcasts and post-production. You will work with our production team to guarantee a successful broadcast is produced.

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 systemsReport equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• Operate cameras and studio floor directing
• Move and handle props and sets during productions
• Construction, maintenance, installation and operation of props, cameras, prompters, sets and other production equipment
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
• Understand and maintain lighting grid and control board
• Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on the grid
• Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
• Assist the directors

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
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered
• Related military experience will be considered

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.

Benefits

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