Director / Master Control Operator

Job Description

Director / Master Control Operator - KSWO

About KSWO:

KSWO ABC Affiliated- The top rated station in southwest Oklahoma and north Texas leads the market in weather coverage with the First Alert Weather Team, the largest group of meteorologist tracking storms in the southern plains. Lawton is ideally located halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas/Forth Worth metroplex. Our region is known for the rugged beauty of the Wichita Mountains and the National Wildlife Refuge, a hiker's paradise. Affordable living, great outdoor adventures and close proximity to major cities and their attractions make the Lawton- Wichita Falls market an exciting Opportunity for career growth.

Learn more about KSWO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrdQBuKR8Bg

Job Summary/Description:

KSWO is seeking a Director/MCO. Technical Media producers (TMP) are a mix of master control operators (MCO) and technical directors (TD). Regular responsibilities include directing newscasts and cut-ins, maintaining studio equipment, fulfilling graphic requests, live shot coordinating, writing discrepancy reports, ingesting programming, segmenting programming, monitoring on-air signals, maintaining logs, and performing other duties as assigned. In addition to the attention to detail required by an MCO, this position also requires a close working relationship with news producers to create and execute dynamic, fast-paced newscasts. This position requires a positive team player with a passion for broadcast media.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above. ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ability to prioritize complex tasks and manage time effectively
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Willingness to learn new hardware and software
- Ability to meet hard deadlines and make split-second decisions
- Flexibility with assigned scheduling and job assignments
- Available to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
- Reliable transportation
- On the Job training

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3088n-18-190-156-80-42 in your application.