Master Control Pro: Broadcast Ops & Quality Control

NAB Leadership Foundation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television's KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee on-air streams, monitor channels, build playlists, and assure regulatory compliance. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them to ensure proper playback and log transmission events.

Responsibilities include coordinating live and recorded programming, operating broadcast automation equipment, observing transmitters, and following FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of 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 will be offered.
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding.
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
• Maintain on air operation including running commercials, network 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
• 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

Computer basics

Email/Software/Web apps

Collaborative work style

Master control knowledge (preferred)

Graphics systems knowledge

Education

Technology-related higher education

Job description

Hearst Television's KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV in Kansas City, MO, seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee on-air streams, monitor channels, build playlists, and assure regulatory compliance. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them to ensure proper playback and log transmission events.

Responsibilities include coordinating live and recorded programming, operating broadcast automation equipment, observing transmitters, and following FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.