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06/27/2025

Master Control Operator

KCCI-TV

Company KCCI-TV
Position Master Control Operator
Jobdescription KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa is 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. You will report to the Director of Engineering.

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

Requirements

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

In-person attendance is required

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

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.
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