Director/ Master Control Operator - Kswo
About The Position
KSWO, Lawton, OK, is looking for a full-time Technical Media Producer (TMP) who can thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. The TMP is responsible for directing live and pre-recorded productions utilizing Ross OverDrive automation software. The TMP is also responsible for monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, as well as segmenting and ingesting daily programming and commercials. The successful candidate enjoys problem-solving, possesses strong communication and organizational skills, and can perform well under pressure. The ideal candidate must be a detail-oriented team player who is eager to learn and willing to be challenged. Technical media producers (TMP) are a mix of master control operators (MCO) and technical directors (TD). Regular responsibilities include directing newscasts and cut-ins, maintaining studio equipment, fulfilling graphic requests, live shot coordinating, writing discrepancy reports, ingesting programming, segmenting programming, monitoring on-air signals, maintaining logs, and performing other duties as assigned. In addition to the attention to detail required by an MCO, this position also requires a close working relationship with news producers to create and execute dynamic, fast-paced newscasts. This position requires a positive team player with a passion for broadcast media. Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Requirements
- Ability to prioritize complex tasks and manage time effectively
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn new hardware and software
- Ability to meet hard deadlines and make split-second decisions
- Flexibility with assigned scheduling and job assignments
- Available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Reliable transportation
- On-the-job training
Responsibilities
- Directing live and pre-recorded productions utilizing Ross OverDrive automation software
- Monitoring the station’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs
- Segmenting and ingesting daily programming and commercials
- Directing newscasts and cut-ins
- Maintaining studio equipment
- Fulfilling graphic requests
- Live shot coordinating
- Writing discrepancy reports
- Ingesting programming
- Segmenting programming
- Monitoring on-air signals
- Maintaining logs
- Performing other duties as assigned
- Working relationship with news producers to create and execute dynamic, fast-paced newscasts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
