Master Control Operator at Hearst Television

Rogers, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Broadcast Operations, Content Preparation, Playlist Building, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Control, Ingesting Content, Automation Equipment Operation, FCC Procedures, EAS Procedures, Transmitter Monitoring, Log Maintenance, Content Acquisition, Computer Skills, Web Applications, Television Station Operations, Newscast Production

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Broadcast Master Control Operator 40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, Arkansas 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 the Director of Engineering. 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 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 Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered 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 LGBTQ+ Health Services Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Master Control Operator will oversee broadcast equipment to manage on-air program streams, which includes monitoring channels, building playlists, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing quality control checks. Responsibilities also involve ingesting commercials and programs, timing them correctly, and documenting all transmission events.