Master Control Operator
Required skills
- broadcast
- on-air
- playlists
- regulatory compliance
- quality control
- ingest
- timing
- play on air
- live programming
- recorded programming
Nice to have
- television station operations
- newscast production
- master control activities
- graphics systems
- on-air branding
- technology education
Role summary
KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV seeks a Master Control Operator in Kansas City, MO to manage broadcast equipment and content streams. Responsibilities include monitoring multiple channels, preparing content, building playlists, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality control, and documenting transmission events. The role involves ingesting and timing commercials and programs for proper on-air playback. The operator will also follow FCC and EAS procedures, monitor transmitters, maintain logs, and report equipment issues. In-person attendance is required. Requires 1+ years of computer/software application experience and preferred experience with master control activities.
KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV, the ABC and CW affiliates in Kansas City, MO are looking for a Master Control Operator who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, preparing content, building playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly.
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Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
