Jackson,MS
DESCRIPTION
WAPT has an opening for a Master Control operator who is a self-motivated, detail
oriented, organized multi-tasking team player. 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, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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. - Reports
equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.
Experience Requirements:
- Must have computer and software experience.
- Prior
exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus. - Related
military experience will be considered.
Qualifications Requirements:
- 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 - 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.
JOB EXPERIENCE
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ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit http://careers.hearsttelevision.com/ to apply. EOE