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Hearst Television

Master Control Operator

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$42K - $44K/yr

Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies. Requirements * Must have computer and ... Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus. * Computer literacy ...

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Broadcast IT Engineer

Des Moines, IA · On-site

This position involves maintaining computers and servers related to television transmission and ... Strong familiarity with Microsoft, Mac and Linux operating systems * Knowledge and competency in ...

Paramount

TOC/Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

The Ingest/Transmission Operator and Editor oversees all inbound and outbound media, content ... This position is governed by the National IBEW Broadcast Agreement for CBS television stations.

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Master Control Operator

Medford, OR · On-site

Primary Responsibilities • Operate and monitor television Master Control systems during assigned ... transmission problems. • Execute daily program and commercial logs accurately. • Verify that ...

Paramount

TOC/Editor

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$36 - $40/hr

The Ingest/Transmission Operator and Editor oversees all inbound and outbound media, content ... This position is governed by the National IBEW Broadcast Agreement for CBS television stations.

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Master Control Operator

Westbrook, ME • On-site

Hearst Television
Broadcasting • 1 - 5K employees
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$42K - $44K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


WMTW/WPXT, the ABC/CW affiliate in Portland, ME, has an opening for a Master Control Operator who is detail oriented, organized, and a multi-tasking team player. This person operates the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This role reports to the Engineering Director. The estimated base salary range for this role is between $42,000 and $44,000 annually.
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.

Requirements
  • Must have computer and software experience.
  • Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.
  • 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
  • Ability to learn specialized software applications
  • Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.
  • Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
  • Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and 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.
Benefits
Hearst's 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
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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