• Job Description

  Req#: 551365
  Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/.

  
  

  Master Control Operator

  General Job Description:

  Weigel Broadcasting is a multi-platform media company with a remarkably creative, loyal and entrepreneurial team. Weigel Broadcasting Co. has an immediate opening for a Master Control Operator. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing company!

  Duties/Responsibilities:

  Broadcast Operations including setting up, controlling and monitoring television broadcast equipment to transmit television programs and commercials to the viewing audience

  On-air switching, dubbing and transferring programs

  Gathering satellite feeds for broadcast use

  Support the production of newscasts and other live or taped programming for television and multi-platform use

  Other duties, as assigned.

  Requirements:

  At least two years of broadcast or video experience who have demonstrated the ability to perform accurately under pressure of television operations control.

  Must have developed and displayed responsible work habits with minimal supervision. Work shift includes overnights, weekends and holidays.

  Technical Skills: television equipment operation experience, automation systems, tape and disk based video servers, satellite controllers, video waveform and vectorscopes, master control switching and routing systems.

  Proficiency with personal computers using word processing and database software a must.

  Our Perks & Benefits:

  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance package

  Long Term Disability Insurance

  HSA Plan

  401k with Company Match

  Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

  Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

  Tax-free Transit

  Discounted Parking Access

  Convenient access to highways and public transportation

  One block from the aptly named Restaurant Row

  Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

  Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40,000.00-$45,760.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

• About the company

  Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. The company’s history goes back more than five decades. Always an entrepreneurial company finding innovative ways to serve its markets, Weigel began with a single television station — WCIU-TV.

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