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.

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