Full-Time Master Control Operator and Traffic Specialist

About the role

KSPS PBS is seeking a full-time Master Control Operator / Traffic Specialist to join their operations team. This role is crucial for maintaining the station's broadcast across four on-air program streams and three cable channels.

Responsibilities

• Operate Master Control equipment, including BroadStream Oasys Automation and Playout Server, MassTech Asset Management, Apantac Monitor Wall systems, Burke Transmitter Remote Control, XDCAM, DVCPRO and Beta VTRs, Kumulate Tape Archive, and Premiere Pro Mac Editor.
• Review, monitor, and adjust on-air play and record lists in the BroadStream Automation System as needed.
• Maintain program and transmitter logs; operate and monitor SAGE EAS equipment; perform EAS tests and announcements in accordance with station policy and FCC rules.
• Monitor all program streams during station breaks and document on program logs that scheduled content is airing correctly, with proper audio/video levels, Closed Captions, and DVI Audio present.
• Use Myers/ProTrack Traffic Software and BroadStream Oasys Automation to build and generate program logs and automation playlists for up to five channels, including scheduling interstitial content, station bugs, pledge graphics, and automated commands.
• Export program logs to create automated playlists; use Oasys Designer to verify and update program data and content durations across multiple sources.
• Perform program FTP file transfers as requested by Traffic or Programming.
• Monitor MyPBS Advisories and Refeeds for notifications of impaired or re-fed network programming.
• Write clear Discrepancy, Equipment Malfunction, FCC Closed Caption Compliance, and EAS Evaluation Reports as required for FCC compliance and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Advanced studies in Broadcast Communications preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in a television operating environment involving daily operations, scheduling, and logging is a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with television production and broadcast equipment, including video/audio monitors, graphics systems, video playback devices, and switchers.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions, manage competing priorities, and stay focused under pressure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Dependable, with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical, business, and regulatory materials and prepare clear reports.
• Excellent motor coordination for precise technical tasks and demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Compensation: $24.45 – $27.20 per hour, depending on qualifications.
• Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt hourly -40 hours per week. Regular schedule includes 12-hour shifts on weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 12:15 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.), with remaining hours scheduled during normal business hours for traffic and administrative duties.
• Benefits: Turnaround pay at time and a half when scheduled to work back-to-back shifts with less than 10 hours between shifts; up to 11 paid holidays, or time and a half when working on the actual holiday; 96 hours of vacation in accordance with organizational policy, prorated in employees first year; Paid Sick Leave; Medical and Dental Insurance for employees and optionally their families; Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) Retirement Plan — once eligible, Friends of KSPS contributes 3% annually.