KMBC TV/KCWE TV, the ABC/CW Hearst Television stations in Kansas City, MO has an opening for a broadcast Operations Technician. The Operations Technician maintains the technical integrity of the station’s on-air systems and its equipment from acquisition to distribution. This position supports all station efforts in-house and on remote locations.
Job Responsibilities:
Maintaining on air operations to include running commercials, network, and local programming.
Working knowledge of master control and production control room automation systems.
Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures.
Coordinate ENG Microwave activity. Including Helicopter and Live truck reception.
Work with all field units coordinating cellular TVU live shots.
Ingesting and prepping content for on air playback.
Work as needed with station engineering assisting with facilities projects and upkeep of the technical plant.
Basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief Engineer and Director of Engineering.
In-person attendance is required.
Requirements:
Should have 1+ years of experience working as an Operations Technician or Engineer at a commercial television station with extensive experience in operating a wide variety of broadcast equipment.
Must have a solid background in the operations of broadcast television systems and equipment.
Must be available to work all shifts and holidays
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At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
