Hearst
Master Control Operator
Winston-Salem, NC, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Winston-Salem - Experience
- 1+ years of computer, email, software, and web applications experience; prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production is required, with no duration stated.
- Education
- Higher education in technology, SBE, or related military experience will be considered.
About the job
Oversee broadcast master control and support newsroom production to ensure live and recorded programming airs correctly and meets regulatory requirements.
What you'll do
- Coordinate and monitor live and recorded programming, including commercials, playlists, signal integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Operate broadcast automation equipment, follow FCC and EAS procedures, and maintain program and transmitter logs.
- Work at least one weekly newsroom shift supporting live broadcasts and post-production with cameras, audio, graphics, lighting, and other production equipment.
What they ask for
- 1+ years of computer, email, software, and web applications experience.
- Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
- Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently in time-sensitive production environments.
Nice to have
- Experience with master control activities and tasks; training will be offered for qualified candidates.
- Higher education in technology, SBE, or related military experience will be considered.
Tools
Adobe Premiere, FCC, EAS
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