Master Control Operator

Hearst•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Broadcast Master Control Operator 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.

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

Nice To Haves

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 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