Hearst
Master Control Operator
Des Moines, IA, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Des Moines, IA, United States
Des Moines - Experience
- 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications; prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
- Education
- Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered.
About the job
Operate broadcast equipment and coordinate programming to ensure KCCI’s on-air streams are accurate, compliant, and transmitted properly.
What you'll do
- Coordinate live and recorded programming, including commercials and network and local content.
- Monitor channels, signal integrity, and regulatory compliance; operate broadcast automation equipment and follow FCC and EAS procedures.
- Prepare content and playlists, maintain program and transmitter logs, and report equipment issues or transmission discrepancies.
What they ask for
- At least 1 year of experience with computers, email, software, and web applications.
- Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging.
Nice to have
- Experience with master control activities and tasks; training is offered for qualified candidates.
- Higher education in technology, SBE experience, or related military experience will be considered.
Tools
broadcast automation equipment, graphics systems, FCC, EAS
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