Live Broadcast Control Specialist

Hearst; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content and on-air streams. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality control of the on-air product.

You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them for proper air, and document transmission events. You report to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with a team to keep operations smooth and compliant.

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

Master control experience

Graphics systems

Computer literacy

Collaborative work

TV operations exposure

Adaptability / training

Education

Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience

Job description

Hearst in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee broadcast content and on-air streams. You will monitor multiple channels, build playlists, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality control of the on-air product.

You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them for proper air, and document transmission events. You report to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with a team to keep operations smooth and compliant.