Broadcast Master Control Operator | Live TV Tech

KCCI-TV; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content across on-air streams. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and QC the on-air product.

You’ll ingest commercials and programs, timing them to air correctly and maintain transmission logs. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role requires familiarity with master control operations, broadcast automation, and on-air branding graphics.

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

Computer skills

Email apps

Software and web applications

Master control

Graphics systems

Education

Higher education in technology

SBE or related military experience

Tools

Broadcast automation equipment

Content delivery systems

Job description

KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content across on-air streams. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and QC the on-air product.

You’ll ingest commercials and programs, timing them to air correctly and maintain transmission logs. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role requires familiarity with master control operations, broadcast automation, and on-air branding graphics.