Master Control Operator
General Purpose of Position:
Master Control Operator has the general responsibility for monitoring WIBW’s on-air signals, transmitter, and FCC logs, and ingesting daily programming and commercials.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Require skill with Ross production video switcher, master control video switcher, Avid automation, VizRT graphics, Production/Master Control; including the ability to effectively perform at the following: audio operation, commercial/promo ingesting, satellite operation, and program ingesting/segmenting.
Understanding of FCC program and transmitter logs, and all FCC broadcast regulations.
· Dedication to care of equipment.
· Work closely with all other departments to meet all daily demands.
· Training of new personnel as assigned.
· Assist Production Supervisor in maintaining clean studios and production areas.
· Variable work schedule due to changing shifts, turnover, station projects, etc.
· Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications:
· Great communication and people skills.
· Newscast directing/Master Control experience or production assistant experience.
· Operating knowledge of PC’s and graphics computers.
· Understanding of FCC broadcast regulations.
· Pre-employment drug screening.
Physical Requirements:
· Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
· Good or corrected hearing and vision.
· Good English speaking skills, ability to speak clearly.
· Ability to carry moderately heavy equipment, cameras, tripods, monitors of up to approximately 50 pounds.
· May be working in extreme weather conditions, heat or cold.
· Potential exposure to high noise or unusual light levels.
· Ability to work on lighting fixtures on a ladder.
Miscellaneous:
· Work schedule will vary due to production/operation demands, or possible permanent schedule changes.
· Work assignments will at times include morning, evenings, weekends, holidays, and out-of-town assignments.
· Regular and reasonable work attendance required. Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated.
· Other Duties as Assigned
Send resume to: WIBW-TV, Attn: Human Resources, 631 SW Commerce Pl., Topeka, KS, 66615. Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free work place and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of management Revised: 2/18/13
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