Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters is hiring: Master Control Operator in Portland

Overview

Station/Company: KPTV/KPDX-TV
Location: Portland
Hours: Full Time

Job Title: MASTER CONTROL OPERATOR – KPTV

Beaverton, OR area; KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Gray Television (Gray Media). KPTV is part of a duopoly with KPDX (MyNetworkTV).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitor all broadcast streams for KPTV and KPDX.
• Operate master control systems, including commercial/program ingest & QC, satellite operations, and controlling the automation system.
• Proficient operation and knowledge of Master Control operation and supporting equipment.
• Monitor and edit automation playlists to ensure correct playback of programming and commercial content.
• Monitor air signals to ensure KPTV is adhering to FCC and station guidelines.
• Ingest commercial content and programming from multiple sources including satellite feeds, FTP delivery, LTN, and Extreme Reach.
• Ingest commercials, programs, and other program materials into the station automation system.
• Occasionally assist with the production of local news, promotions, and commercial programming.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master Control experience with Crispin or other automation systems preferred.
• Flexibility with scheduling and job assignments.
• Computer experience and willingness to learn are a must.
• Good communication and teamwork; self-starter.
• Ability to work flexible days, hours, and holidays in a 24 x 7 x 365 environment.
• Dependable, well organized, able to multi-task, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.

Additional Information & EEO

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

How to Apply

Current and interested applicants can apply via the Gray careers site: https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings. You may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now” and upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal.

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