Master Control and VTR Supervisor
Reports to: Programming Operations Manager
Functional reporting / escalation: President of Programming, Production and Promotions
Classification: Exempt
General Summary
Responsible for leading Master Control and VTR operations, ensuring continuous, reliable, and highest technical quality transmission of WAPA TV and all associated signals (WAPA América, digital channels, and distribution platforms). This role ensures flawless on-air execution, regulatory compliance, and 24/7 operational continuity and scalability.
Responsibilities
1. On-Air Operation and Continuity
- Ensure uninterrupted on-air transmission
- Supervise logs and execution
- Monitor video, audio, captions, metadata
2. Operations Supervision
- Oversee ingest, playback, switching, monitoring
- Manage playout systems and equipment
3. Leadership
- Lead and train team
- Ensure 24/7 coverage
4. Incident Management
- Resolve technical issues in real time
- Execute contingency plans
5. Compliance
- Ensure FCC compliance
- Maintain SOPs
6. Scalability
- Support expansion and modernization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field; 5+ years in Master Control; 2+ years leadership experience.
Technical Skills
Playout systems, video servers, routers, ATSC standards, QC workflows.
KPIs
On-air continuity ≥99.9%, log accuracy ≥99%, zero FCC violations.
Physical Demands
Work is performed 100% on-site in technical broadcast environments.
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