Master Control Operator
Hearst•Kansas City, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV, the ABC and CW affiliates in Kansas City, MO are looking for a Master Control Operator who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, preparing content, building playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly.
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
- Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging
- Must be willing to work all shifts and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates
- Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered
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 content from distributors and content delivery systems
- Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
- In person attendance is required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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