Master Control Operator

Job DescriptionWGAL-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA market has an opening for a Master Control Operator. You will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, prepare content, build playlists, maintain regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air products, 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 Chief Engineer.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 on equipment issues and transmission discrepanciesMove and handle props and sets during productionLighting and script preparation for newscastsFlexibility to adapt to a schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on organizational needs, special events, or unforeseen circumstances as requiredMaintain appearance of studios including cleaning of set and floorsRequirements1+ years of computer, email, software and web applicationsPrior exposure to television station operations and newscast productionWork 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 messagingCan handle stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast productionHigher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be consideredRelated military experience will be consideredIn-person attendance is requiredValues in ActionAt 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.BenefitsHearst'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 | Vision401(k) matchingEmotional Wellness SupportPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveLGBTQ+ Health ServicesAdditional benefits to meet your and your family's needsAbout UsHearst 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.