Master Control Operator

Hearst•Lancaster, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WGAL-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market has an opening for a Master Control Operator. You will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, prepare content, build playlists, maintain regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air products, 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 Chief Engineer.

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
Can handle stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
In-person attendance is required

Nice To Haves

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
Related military experience will be considered

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 on equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
Move and handle props and sets during production
Lighting and script preparation for newscasts
Flexibility to adapt to a schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on organizational needs, special events, or unforeseen circumstances as required
Maintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floors