Master Control Operator
Hearst Television
Kansas City, MOThis was removed by the employer on 3/18/2019 6:13:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
KMBC-TV/KCWE-TV, the Hearst owned ABC/CW affiliates in Kansas City, 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.
Job 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 Harris 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.
Experience
Requirements:
• Must have computer and software experience.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.
• Related military experience will be considered.
Qualifications
Requirements:
• 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.
• Knowledge of VizRT graphics a plus.
• Ability to learn specialized software applications.
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.
Education:
• Technical school or completion of college level technical courses a plus.
• Military training and experience in related field will be considered.