Master Control Operator

KOCO-TV 5 the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City OK has an opening for a Master Control/Operations Technician who is a self-motivated detail oriented organized multi-tasking team player. This person is responsible for the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. Candidate will be responsible for 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 includes ingesting commercials and programs timing segments and ensuring proper onair playout. Responsibilities also include operating robotic studio cameras and the audio board during newscasts breaking news and other studio productions. Other duties as assigned. You will report to the Assistant Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate live and taped programming for broadcast

• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials network and local programming

• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.

• Operate automation equipment

• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.

• Observing transmitters and taking readings

• Maintains program and transmitter logs.

• Executes edits updates and appends playlists.

• Acquires content from various distributors.

• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Requirements:

• Computer literacy is mandatory.

• Attention to details is imperative.

• Applicants must be able to multi-task

• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills

• Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions

• Knowledge of VizRT graphics a plus

• Ability to learn specialized software applications

• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements

• Operational knowledge of studio cameras and audio console.

• Technical school or completion of college level technical courses a plus orequivalent work experience

• Must have computer and software experience

• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds perspectives and identities. Thats why behind the scenes we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication ensuring that the content we create is authentic accurate and connected to 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