KMBC-TV / KCWE-TV, the ABC and CW affiliates in Kansas City, MO are looking for a Master Control Operator who will oversee the equipment that provides the content of our broadcast on-air program streams. You will monitor multiple air channels, preparing content, building playlists, maintaining regulatory compliance, assuring quality control of on-air product, and documenting transmission events. You will ingest commercials and programs, timing them and making sure they all play on air properly. 

Responsibilities

• Coordinate live and recorded programming for broadcast
• Maintain on air operation to include running commercials, network and local programming
• Monitor multiple channels to ensure regulatory compliance and signal integrity
• Operate broadcast automation equipment
• Follow FCC monitoring and EAS procedures
• Observe transmitters and take readings
• Maintain program and transmitter logs
• Edit and append playlists
• Acquire content from distributors and content delivery systems
• Report equipment issues and transmission discrepancies
• In person attendance is required

Requirements

• 1+ years of computer, email, software and web applications
• Prior exposure to television station operations and newscast production
• Work in a collaborative environment and independently
• Experience with master control activities and tasks preferred; training will be offered for qualified candidates
• Knowledge of graphics systems for on-air branding and messaging
• Higher education in technology, SBE or related military experience will be considered
• Must be willing to work all shifts and weekends

Values in Action

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.

Local News Producer

WJCL - TV, the ABC affiliate in Savannah, GA has an opening for a Local News Producer who knows how to create meaningful and memorable newscasts. You have creative vision and have experience making decisions and communicating the plan. You know how to win the big story, own breaking news and display important weather information. You must be fast and able to play well in a room of same-minded pros. Accuracy is job one! 

Responsibilities

• Select, research, and write content for live newscasts to make the newscast an "experience" for viewers
• Work with and guide reporters in story production
• Coordinate creative vision with team of anchors, reporters, meteorologists, photographers, editors, and production staff
• Boothing assigned newscasts, breaking news and weather events
• Live timing newscasts

Requirements

• Professional or college producing experience
• Experience working in a newsroom
• Have writing and copy-editing skills
• Coordinate several crews and responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience summarizing information into easy-to-understand components
• Creative presentation style, and ability to showcase all resources and elements
• Have and exhibit the highest journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Must be available to work holidays, shifts including nights, weekends and overnights, and flexible with schedule to be available during breaking news
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action
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.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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

  • Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

Values in Action

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 in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for a Station Specialist to join our Ad Operations team. From processing orders, preparing daily logs, and completing general ad operations responsibilities, you will provide support and solutions to sales team members and sales management at stations in assigned markets. You will report to the Ad Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

-Responsibilities include the maintenance, assignment, and processing of traffic instruction files from agencies and advertisers.
-Prepare and maintain on-air logs through careful management of commercial inventory
-Maximization of both revenue and inventory for a group of stations
-Use innovative problem solving to achieve station goals
-Print and export of stations daily program logs
-Help implement HTV Best Practices and SOPs 

Requirements

-Organized and detailed oriented
-Analyze large quantities of data and identify important trends
-Strong communications skills
-Work calmly against deadlines
-Team player - you will be working will all levels in the organization
-Must be computer literate and experienced with Microsoft Office
-Knowledge of WideOrbit Traffic System; training will be provided
-Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action
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.

Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
-Medical | Dental | Vision
-401(k) matching
-Emotional Wellness Support
-Paid Time Off
-Paid Parental Leave
-LGBTQ+ Health Services
-Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs