Master Control Operator

Job Description

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.

• 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 quality signals.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Maintain program and transmitter logs.
• Execute, edit, update, and append playlists.
• Acquire content from various distributors.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

• 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.
• 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.

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution