Part-Time Master Control Operator

Hearst Magazines; Richmond (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Part-time Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content, ingest programs and commercials, and ensure proper timing and on-air quality.

You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, maintain regulatory compliance, report issues, and document transmission events. In-person attendance is required; training is provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications.
• Exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
• Able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Experience with master control activities; training offered for qualified candidates.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding.
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience considered.
• In-person attendance is required.

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

Skills

Television operations

Master control

Broadcast automation

FCC/EAS procedures

Graphic systems knowledge

Education

Higher ed in technology / SBE or related military experience

Tools

Broadcast automation software

Content delivery systems

Job description

Part-time Broadcast Master Control Operator

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for a Part-time 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 Production Manager.

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.