Position: On Air Operator

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Job Description:
Hearst Television is looking for on air operators who are self-motivated, detail oriented, and a team player with strong interpersonal skills. On air operators are responsible for master control functions including 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 will be located at WVTM in Birmingham, AL.

Job Responsibilities:
•Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
•Maintains program and transmitter logs.
•Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists.
•Acquires content from various distributors.
•Prepares content for air.
•Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Qualification Requirements:
•Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions.
•Experience with master control automation preferred.
•Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.
•Ability to learn specialized software applications.
•Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.
•Excellent attention to details skills.
•Strong computer skills.
•Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
•Can work flexible hours and shifts including holidays and weekends.

Education:
•College Degree in Broadcast Communications or related field preferred.

To Apply: Send resume to htvtechjobs@hearst.com

EOE
M/F/D/V

(12-17-14)