Broadcast Operator

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KTVF:

Comprised of our three stations– KTVF (NBC-affiliate), KXDF (CBS-affiliate), and KFXF (MeTV-affiliate) – Newscenter Fairbanks has established itself as Interior Alaska's Most Trusted News Source due in most part to the 70-year history of KTVF Channel 11. Together with our audiences across television, streaming, web, apps, mobile, and social; Newscenter Fairbanks dominates the Interior with the largest media audience of any company in the market. For candidates interested in joining our team, Newscenter Fairbanks offers the benefits of local authority combined with the power of a national media company. Referred to as Alaska's Golden Heart Community, Fairbanks is a welcoming place to live, work, and enjoy the great outdoors!

Job Summary/Description:

KTVF is seeking a Television Broadcast Operator. Must possess attention to detail skills. This position monitors on-air television programs. This position is shift work and may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Operate video and audio switching/routing equipment to deliver programs, station breaks, and announcements onair according to pre-established program logs.
- Make programming changes according to established guidelines in the event of program discrepancies or emergencies.
- Record programming discrepancies in detailed station Discrepancy Reports.
- Record programming changes in the station program log.
- Monitor transmitter operation and report deviations or malfunctions.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Punctuality is vital. Must be reliable and have dependable transportation.
- Ability to learn the operation of broadcast automation equipment for television broadcasts.
- Ability to learn television terminology and procedures, and keep detailed records.
- Ability to make rapid mathematical calculations and basic computer literacy/typing/keyboarding.
- Ability to perform tasks while under pressure to maintain deadlines.
- Make program change decisions independently using established guidelines.

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KTVF-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvbe5j-18-116-85-111-42 in your application.