Lead Master Control Operator

Category: Operations Position/Title: Lead Master Control Operator Details: WESH 2/CW18 Hearst Television???s NBC and CW affiliate in Winter Park (Orlando) Florida-TV has an opening for a full-time Lead Master Control Operator who is a self-motivated, detail oriented, organized multi-tasking team player with strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day oversight and scheduling of staff. This person is responsible for the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, acquiring, ingesting, and preparing content, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. This position involves ingesting commercials and programs, prepping them, timing them, and making sure they all play on air properly.    Job Responsibilities:   Work with staff and management to improve and protect on-air quality and mitigate risks. Assist in documenting and maintaining operational policies and procedures. Coordinate live and taped 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.  Operate Harris Automation equipment     Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures  Observing transmitters and taking readings  Maintains program and transmitter logs. Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists  Acquires content from various distributors Setup of microwave and satellite feeds for news and programming. Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.   Other duties as assigned. Experience Requirements:  Must have computer and software experience Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Related military experience will be considered     Qualifications Requirements:   Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions  Ability to organize, plan, manage, document, and execute assignments within a demanding live broadcast environment. Applicants must be reliable and punctual Can work flexible hours and shifts including holidays and weekends Computer literacy is mandatory   Attention to details is imperative  Applicant must be able to multi-task   Must be a leader with strong interpersonal skills  Knowledge of VizRT graphics a plus  Ability to learn specialized software applications  Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.  Education:  Technical school or completion of college level technical courses a plus.    Military training and experience in related field will be considered.  Additional Requirements As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Vacancy Type: Full Time Date Posted: 4/15/2022 Closing Date: 5/15/2022 City: Winter Park – 32789 State: Florida Contact: Please visit careers.htv.hearst.com to apply. EOE

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