Master Control Operator

Hearst Communications•Salinas, CA

49d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

KSBW 8 (NBC) / Central Coast ABC / Estrella TV Costa Central, part of Hearst Television, has an opening for a Master Control Operator 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 involves ingesting commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. This position will also evolve Directing on occasion, training will be provided. Schedule flexibilities are necessary for this position. This role reports to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

Must have computer and software experience
Computer literacy is mandatory
Attention to details is imperative
Applicant 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
Ability to learn specialized software applications
Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience
Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

Director experience a plus
Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus
Knowledge of VizRT graphics a plus
Bilingual a Plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate live and taped programming for broadcast
Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, network, and local programming
Executes, edits, updates, and appends playlists
Following our Standard Operating Procedure compliance
Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals
Operate Florical Automation equipment
Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
Observing transmitters and taking readings
Acquires content from various distributors
Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
Operate robotic cameras and studio floor directing
Work in control room in technical positions
Fill in as a director as needed
In-person attendance required