Live Broadcast Control Specialist

HEARST STATIONS INC; Leeds (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HEARST STATIONS INC is seeking a Master Control Operator in Kansas City, MO. You will oversee on-air content, monitor channels, build playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance while documenting transmission events. Ingest commercials and programs, timing all assets to play correctly.

The role requires coordinating live and recorded programming, operating automation equipment, and maintaining logs. In-person attendance is required; shifts and weekends are included in the schedule.

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.
• Must be willing to work all shifts and weekends.

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 content from distributors and content delivery systems
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• In person attendance is required

Skills

Master Control

Broadcast operations

Graphics systems

Job description

HEARST STATIONS INC is seeking a Master Control Operator in Kansas City, MO. You will oversee on-air content, monitor channels, build playlists, and ensure regulatory compliance while documenting transmission events. Ingest commercials and programs, timing all assets to play correctly.

The role requires coordinating live and recorded programming, operating automation equipment, and maintaining logs. In-person attendance is required; shifts and weekends are included in the schedule.