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Master Control

KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul is seeking a Master Control staff member.

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for the Twin Cities. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, KSTP-TV is a longtime market leader, and is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for KSTP, or our other local, independently operated station KSTC, Channel 45, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge and experience with all types of playout machines, switching (audio and video) equipment and satellite uplinking/downlinking.
  • Understands broadcast techniques and language and can demonstrate proficiency in use of equipment, techniques and language.
  • Strong communication skills-in person, in writing and over the phone. Ability to read, write and speak English well. 
  • Must be able to work different shifts and fill in for others if necessary.
  • Solid PC skills required to handle use of internet to deliver news material.
  • Must be flexible and able to deal with unexpected changes calmly.
  • Follows directions and instructions well yet offers solutions or ideas.
  • Strong team player. Works well with others.  Fosters a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness.
  • Familiarity with Twin Cities streets and highways.
  • Physical requirements
    • Must be able to work in areas and conditions that can be noisy, has many distractions, and confining.
    • Ability to communicate information and ideas in English both verbally and in writing so that others will understand.
    • Stands and sits for long periods of time.
    • Ability to hear and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words.
    • Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
    • Ability to tell if something is wrong or to anticipate if something may go wrong.
    • Must be able to lift, carry and move with up to 20 lbs.
    • Must be able to think quickly and creatively.
    • Dexterity to operate all equipment including computer keys, automation control, satellite receivers, and other controls in work space.
    • Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

 

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for on-air accuracy of TV programs, commercials and quality of broadcast signal.

Job Responsibilities

  • Constantly monitor and maintain on air-accuracy of all programs and commercials of all television stations and other related transmitters.
    • Insure the timely and accurate switching of all audio and video signals switched through Master Control.
    • Correctly operates all technical equipment used in Master Control.
    • Communicate to maintenance/engineering staff any technical problems with equipment.
  • Responsible for the acquisition and distribution (A&D) of programs and commercials for air. Operate with proficiency all A&D equipment including, but not limited to, Flip Factory for timing. 
    • Tune and record satellite feeds for news and operations. Uplinks to satellites.
    • Operate routers, microwave and satellite receiving equipment. Tune in all live shots for newscasts via LiveU, microwave, and satellite receivers. 
    • Operate computers to receive FTP material from HBI properties as well as from the public as necessary.
    • Ingest and record programs and commercial content from DG Pathfire, Pitch Blue, EZ Spot, Extreme Reach, Local FTP, satellite and beta into the server. Time programs for air.
    • Operate with proficiency all video equipment.
    • Records air checks. Dubs air checks to DVD.
  • News Operations
    • Establish live shot from the field via LiveU, ENG, or SNG.
    • Assign IFB to talent and inform control room and news room of their location.
    • Uplink news stories to satellite.
    • Proficient knowledge of ENPS.
  • Prepare for unexpected changes and problems with network and local programming. Be ready to respond appropriately when necessary.
  • Share information with the next shift on technical difficulties or unresolved issues.
  • On a daily basis, maintain and complete with accuracy all logs and other records related to Master Control.
  • Work ahead to insure all necessary materials are available for current and next shift. Insure sufficient time so that they are corrected well before air time.
  • Edit playlists through conclusion of shift and at a minimum of eight hours into the next shift.
  • Serve as communication link between Assignment Desk, Producers and Field Crews, keeping everyone informed as to changes that occur in the show rundowns or problems encountered in the field.
  • Seek out ways to expand current skills and abilities; take initiative to learn new tasks, duties, technology and equipment. Offer ideas that would enhance or improve the way work is done. 
  • Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others. Foster a spirit of cooperation and helpfulness with co-workers in news, operations, traffic and promotions as well as management. Act in a professional manner while at work.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned with little or no notice. Alternate/additional work includes after regular hours, evenings and weekends. 

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