Master Control Operator
Master Control Operator
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Job Description
KCCI the CBS affiliate in Des Moines Iowa is looking for a Master Control Operator who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast onair program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels preparing content building playlists maintaining regulatory compliance assuring quality control of onair product and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. You will report to the Director of Engineering.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
- Maintain on air operation to include running commercials network and local programming
- Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and signal integrity
- Operate broadcast automation equipment
- Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
- Observe transmitters and take readings
- Maintain program and transmitter logs
- Edit and append playlists
- Acquire and prep content from distributors and content delivery systems
- Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
Requirements
- 1 years of computer email software and web applications
- Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production
- Work in a collaborative environment and independently
- Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates
- Knowledge of graphics systems for onair branding and messaging
- Higher education in technology SBE or related military experience will be considered
- Inperson attendance is required
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate and more representative of the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical Dental Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ Health Services
- Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Employment Type
Full-Time
