Broadcast Control Operator - Live TV Automation & QC

KCCI-TV; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits to meet your needs

Job summary

KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content and on‑air streams. You will monitor channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and document transmission events.

You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them for proper on‑air playback and report to the Director of Engineering. Collaborative, detail‑driven professionals succeed here.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging
• 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 and prep content from distributors and content delivery systems
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies

Skills

Broadcast operations

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Higher education in technology

SBE or related experience

Tools

Broadcast automation system

FCC/EAS knowledge

Job description

KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content and on‑air streams. You will monitor channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and document transmission events.

You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them for proper on‑air playback and report to the Director of Engineering. Collaborative, detail‑driven professionals succeed here.