Newscast Director / Master Control Operator

About the role

KXLY 4 News Now Spokane, part of Morgan Murphy Media, the ABC affiliate serving eastern Washington, is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Newscast Director / Master Control Operator to join its Operations team. The role directs live over-the-air and streaming broadcasts by operating high-end video production equipment during newscasts, monitors on-air signals, maintains transmitter and FCC logs, and ingests daily programming and commercials. It is a 10-hour-per-day position, four days a week, in a high-pressure control room environment.

Key responsibilities

• Direct live over-the-air and streaming broadcasts by operating high-end video production equipment during newscasts
• Monitor on-air signals
• Maintain transmitter and FCC logs
• Ingest daily programming and commercials

Required profile

• Experience with live video production
• Ability to multitask
• Effective communication skills
• Availability to work nights and weekends

Required skills

• Experience with Ross Video, Adobe Creative and Master Control Automation products is a plus

What we offer

• Pay of $17.13 to $20.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program coverage
• Long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account and 401(k)
• Health savings account and employee referral program
• Paid time off: 80 hours of vacation after 1 year of service, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked, 2 personal days and 9 paid holidays