Master Control Switcher - WFTV Orlando

Position Overview

WFTV Orlando is looking for a Master Control Switcher to join our team! The Master Control Switcher will be primarily responsible for monitoring the on-air signal (video and audio), ensuring overall quality of scheduled elements and confirming the on-air accuracy of the Traffic log against the automation playlist.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recover on-air signal accurately in the shortest time possible
• Manually operate on-air equipment with the same reliability of automation systems during high-pressure situations such as human and equipment error, recovering air in shortest time possible
• Create clear, accurate and detailed reports of on-air discrepancies
• Ability to work under pressure, react promptly to operational changes and have the capacity to meet deadlines
• Ingest commercials and database programs from electronic and linear forms  
• Be able to work flexible shift schedules that may involve nights, weekends and/or holidays  

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior Master Control experience in an automated environment is required
• Must be capable in on-air automation and ingest functions
• Experience with Imagine ADC automation systems is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required  
• Must be computer literate  
• SBE Operator certification and/or FCC General Class license is a definite plus  
• Must be proactive, well-organized and detail-oriented
• Well versed on Broadcast operations and procedural requirements to confirm accuracy and on-air readiness of scheduled material by checking the Traffic log and automation playlist

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum AA/AS (college) degree required; Bachelors’ degree in Communication, Radio/TV/Film or an equivalent combination of skills (trade school) preferred