Master Control Operator

Hearst•Des Moines, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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. You will report to the Director of Engineering.

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
Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered

Nice To Haves

Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates

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