Master Control Operator

Broadcast Master Control Operator

WXII/WCWG owned by Hearst Television in Winston-Salem NCis 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-boardgraphicsand videoequipmentrelated 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 systems
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• Operate cameras and studio floordirecting
• Move and handle props and sets duringproductions
• Construction maintenance installation and operation of props cameras prompters sets and other productionequipment
• Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
• Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors
• Understand and maintain lighting grid and controlboard
• Climb ladders to change light bulbs and adjust fixtures on thegrid
• Edit syndicated promos for air and web content using Adobe Premiere
• Assist thedirectors

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 newscastproduction
• Higher education in technology SBE or related military experience will be considered
• Related military experience will beconsidered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats 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

Hearsts 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs