Master Control Operator

KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, is searching for an effective Master Control operator who is a self-motivated, detail oriented, organized multi-tasking team player. This person is responsible for the workflows that provide the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. It is a morning position five days a week standard. Candidate will be responsible for monitoring multiple air channels, executing playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. In-person attendance is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining on air operation to include running commercials, CBS network and local programming
• Monitors multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and quality signals.
• Operate Imagine playlist equipment
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
• Observing transmitters and taking readings.
• Maintains program and transmitter logs.
• Executes, edits, updates, and appends the Imagine playlists.
• Shade studio cameras during studio recordings or live events.
• Acquire TVU Backpacks into their receivers as needed.
• Reports equipment issues and transmission discrepancies.

Experience Requirements:

• Must have computer and software experience.
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production a plus.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• Works and communicates with internal and external customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
• Attention to details is imperative.
• Applicant must be able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Operational knowledge and experience with master control activities and functions.
• Ability to learn specialized software applications.
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment for broadcast and production requirements.

Education:

• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Additional Requirements

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.