Broadcast Operator

Job Description

Broadcast Operator - KTVF

About KTVF:

KTVF/KXDF/KFXF are the NBC, CBS, and MeTV/MyNetwork affiliated stations serving the interior of Alaska with award-winning local news, great entertainment, and public service to the Fairbanks community. KTVF and KXDF, our news-producing stations, have been the launching point for many journalists and producers who have moved up in the ranks and are now successfully filling key roles in stations throughout the country.

Job Summary/Description:

KTVF is seeking a Television Broadcast Operator. You must possess attention to detail skills. This position monitors on-air television programs. This position is shift work and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidate must possess attention to detail skills. This position monitors on-air television programs. This position is shift work and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Operate video and audio switching/routing equipment to deliver programs, station breaks, and announcements on-air according to pre-established program logs.
- Make programming changes according to established guidelines in the event of program discrepancies or
emergencies.
- Record programming discrepancies in detailed station Discrepancy Reports.
- Record programming changes in the station program log.
- Monitor transmitter operation and report deviations or malfunctions.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Punctuality is vital. Must be reliable and have dependable transportation.
- Ability to learn the operation of broadcast automation equipment for television broadcasts.
- Ability to learn television terminology and procedures, and keep detailed records.
- Ability to make rapid mathematical calculations and basic computer literacy/typing/keyboarding.
- Ability to perform tasks while under pressure to maintain deadlines.
- Make program change decisions independently using established guidelines.

Interested applicants may 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.

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KTVF-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7pq6k-3-145-107-84-42 in your application.