Broadcast Master Control Operator – Live & Timed Programming

KMBC 9; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV, the ABC and CW affiliates in Kansas City, MO, are seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the equipment that delivers our on-air broadcasts. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and verify on-air quality while ingesting and timing commercials and programs.

You must be willing to work all shifts and weekends and have at least 1+ year of computer/web application experience; training is provided for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
• Experience with master control activities; training may be offered for qualified candidates.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.
• Higher education in technology or related field will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast.
• Maintain on-air operation including running commercials and local programming.
• Monitor multiple channels for regulatory compliance and signal integrity.
• Operate broadcast automation equipment.
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Observe transmitters and take readings and maintain logs.
• Edit and append playlists; acquire content from distributors.
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Skills

Computer basics

Email proficiency

Software & web applications

Television operations exposure

Team collaboration

Independent work

Graphics systems knowledge

Education

Higher education in technology or related field

Job description

KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV, the ABC and CW affiliates in Kansas City, MO, are seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the equipment that delivers our on-air broadcasts. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and verify on-air quality while ingesting and timing commercials and programs.

You must be willing to work all shifts and weekends and have at least 1+ year of computer/web application experience; training is provided for qualified candidates.