On-Air Master Control Operator — Keep TV Flowing

Hearst Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Additional benefits to meet your needs

Job summary

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the gear that delivers our on-air program streams. You’ll monitor several channels, build playlists, ingest commercials and programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality control of the on-air product.

You will report to the Director of Engineering and gain hands-on experience in master control activities while collaborating with a small team.

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 literacy

Email proficiency

Software familiarity

Web applications

Education

Higher education in technology

Tools

Graphics systems

Job description

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the gear that delivers our on-air program streams. You’ll monitor several channels, build playlists, ingest commercials and programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain quality control of the on-air product.

You will report to the Director of Engineering and gain hands-on experience in master control activities while collaborating with a small team.