Broadcast Master Control Operator - Live Playout

Hearst Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television in Kansas City, MO seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast feeds, build playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will ingest commercials and programs, monitor multiple channels, and maintain quality control for on-air product.

In-person attendance is required and prior experience in master control is preferred. The role involves coordinating live and prerecorded programming, maintaining logs, and reporting transmission issues.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with computer, email, software and web applications.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
• Willing to work all shifts and weekends.
• Experience with master control activities preferred; training offered for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Maintain on-air operation including running commercials and programming.
• Monitor multiple channels for regulatory compliance and signal integrity.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Observe transmitters and take readings.
• Maintain program and transmitter logs.
• Edit and append playlists.
• Acquire content from distributors and content delivery systems.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.
• In-person attendance is required.

Skills

Master control operations

Broadcast monitoring

Regulatory compliance

FCC monitoring

Education

Higher education in technology or related field

Tools

Graphics systems

Content delivery systems

Job description

Hearst Television in Kansas City, MO seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast feeds, build playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will ingest commercials and programs, monitor multiple channels, and maintain quality control for on-air product.

In-person attendance is required and prior experience in master control is preferred. The role involves coordinating live and prerecorded programming, maintaining logs, and reporting transmission issues.