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Hearst

Part Time Master Control Operator

Hearst, Manchester, New Hampshire, us, 03103


Job Description

Part Time Broadcast Master Control Operator

WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH 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. You will report to Engineering Director.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate live and recorded programming for broadcastMaintain on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programmingMonitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and signal integrityOperate broadcast automation equipmentFollow FCC monitoring and EAS proceduresObserve transmitters and take readingsMaintain program and transmitter logsEdit and append playlistsAcquire content from distributors and content delivery systemsReport equipment issues and transmission discrepanciesRequirements

1+ years of computer, email, software and web applicationsPrior exposure to television station operations and newscast production preferredWork in a collaborative environment and independentlyExperience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidatesKnowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messagingHigher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 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.