Part-Time Master Control Operator
Hearst Health
Salary undisclosed
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Description
WMUR, the ABC affiliate in Manchester, NH is looking for a Part-time 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 Production Manager.
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
- In-person attendance is required
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.
About this role
WMUR in Manchester is seeking a part-time master control operator to manage the technical backbone of its broadcast operations. You'll oversee the equipment and systems that deliver programming to air, working across multiple channels to ensure content plays correctly, on time, and in compliance with FCC regulations. The role involves ingesting commercials and programs, building and editing playlists, monitoring signal integrity, operating broadcast automation equipment, and maintaining detailed logs of all transmission activity. You'll report to the Production Manager and coordinate both live and recorded content alongside network feeds.
This position suits someone with at least a year of general computer and software experience who has worked around television station operations or newscast production. While prior master control experience is preferred, the company will provide training for qualified candidates. You should be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, monitoring multiple systems simultaneously, and catching technical issues before they affect on-air quality. Background in broadcast technology, an SBE credential, or relevant military experience would strengthen your candidacy.
The role is in-office in Manchester and part-time, making it a fit for someone seeking flexible broadcast operations work rather than a full-time commitment.
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