Master Control Operator / Kpho

Job Description

Master Control Operator - KTVK / Kpho

About KTVK/KPHO:

Arizona's Family (KTVK & KPHO) is a media powerhouse located in Phoenix, Arizona. The purpose of Arizona's Family is to empower Arizonans to live their best lives. Home to CBS 5 and 3TV, Arizona's Family produces more than 100+ hours of local news and programming every week.

CBS 5 is Arizona's Most Watched Television Station driven by the power of CBS programming and sports while 3TV is one of the strongest Independent television stations in the country with its highly rated morning show, Good Morning Arizona. And the reach of Arizona's Family doesn't stop with linear television, azfamily.com is the market's top performer in local multi-platform. It is also home to Arizona's Family Originals, our in-house original content production team that is working on several long-form programs, documentaries, docuseries and original podcasts, including True Crime Arizona that has more than one million downloads to date. But at the heart of it all is our commitment to Arizona. Community is the cornerstone of all we do at Arizona's Family raising millions of dollars for charities across Arizona each year, creating a movement of kindness through our Surprise Squad and Pay it Forward initiatives, and providing Christmas to more than 50,000 Arizona children each holiday season are just some of the many examples of our commitment to our viewers and the great state 48.

Job Summary/Description:

KTVK/KPHO has an exciting opportunity to work behind the scenes in the television industry as a Master Control Operator.

As MCO you will monitor proper and accurate broadcasting of all KPHO/KTVK broadcast channels. The opportunity will include (but not be limited to) the following:

1. Keep accurate transmitter and program logs.
2. Switch breaks and programming for over the air broadcast channels.
3. Check next days logs for missing material.
4. Dub commercials, promos and PSA's for air.
5. Check quality of program feeds prior to airtime.
6. Segment syndicated programming.
7. Record satellite program feeds.
8. Other duties as assigned.
*** Please note, the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information above ***

Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- ADC automation experience a plus
- Computer experience and willingness to learn are a must. Experience in master control is preferred, but training will be provided
- Availability for weekend mornings, some weekdays a.m. and holidays
- A successful applicant will be dependable, focused, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure with strict deadlines and have strong multi-tasking skills
- Needs to work and communicate well with others, but also be a self-starter

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', and upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro employee portal)

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk8e9q-18-191-228-88-42 in your application.