Master Control Pro: Live TV & Broadcast Ops

WMTW; 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

Paid Parental Leave

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television's WMTW/WPXT in Portland, ME seeks a detail-oriented Master Control Operator to monitor live and pre-recorded broadcasts, assemble playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires operating broadcast equipment, acquiring content, and maintaining quality control across on-air streams.

The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Director and must attend in person. The position offers a base salary in the low- to mid-$40k range with benefits and a

Qualifications

• Must have computer and software experience.
• 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.
• In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming 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.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Hearst Television's WMTW/WPXT in Portland, ME seeks a detail-oriented Master Control Operator to monitor live and pre-recorded broadcasts, assemble playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires operating broadcast equipment, acquiring content, and maintaining quality control across on-air streams.

The successful candidate will report to the Engineering Director and must attend in person. The position offers a base salary in the low- to mid-$40k range with benefits and a