KVTN Master Control Supervisor

Job Title:           KVTN Master Control Supervisor
Department:     Master Control
Reports To:       General Manager
FSLA Status:     Exempt

Principal Purpose of Job:
The Victory Television Network (VTN) seeks a full-time Master Control Supervisor. Position is responsible for the broadcast operations and master control staff for our network of three full-power TV stations.

Work Environment:
The Victory Television Network (VTN) headquarters are located on a 12-acre campus at 701 Napa Valley Drive in west Little Rock. Duties are primarily performed in the climate-controlled facility on the VTN First Floor with access by exterior doors with a wheelchair ramp.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Oversee master control staff; including interview, hire, schedule, train, and evaluate personnel as needed.
  • Work closely with programming, traffic, and promotions to ensure all programs, promos and commercials are received, ingested and aired correctly with instructions clearly communicated to master control staff.
  • Establish appropriate master control policies and procedures; train MCO staff in these policies and procedures; implement all appropriate checks and balances to ensure compliance.
  • Perform Chief Operator duties including oversight of transmitter logs and ensure adherence to FCC regulations.
  • Be on call along with engineering staff to handle emergency calls related to master control as needed.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of master control and tech core equipment and software.
  • Coordination with engineering and IT for successful maintenance and upkeep of equipment and equipment warranties.
  • Oversight of the Crispin automation system and Omneon server.
  • Ensure EAS warning system is operational.
  • Be available to work weekly MCO shifts plus any fill-in shifts as needed.

Qualifications and Capabilities:

  • Associate’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ year’s TV station master control/TV operations experience or radio station operations manager experience.
  • Hands on experience with broadcast automation systems.
  • Previous supervisory experience a plus.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft operating systems and business applications, specifically Word, Outlook and Excel.
  • Strong communication, written and organization skills.
  • Meeting deadlines and managing the deadlines of your team is mission critical.

Salary Range: $44,000.00- $47,000.

Other:
The statements contained in the job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, as relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Health insurance partially paid
  • Dental plan available
  • Vision plan available
  • Paid vacation and personal days
  • Life insurance policy fully paid

To apply for this position, download an application here, then submit your resume, application and statement of faith as detailed at the bottom of this page.

Program Producer

Program Producer
Reports To: VTN President and VTN General Manager
FSLA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Commensurate

Principal Purpose of Job:
The Program Producer will produce VTN’s daily 30-minute program, Arkansas Alive and the weekly 30-minute program, Happy Caldwell and special projects.

Work Environment:
Duties are performed inside the main TV station facility and field shoots away from the main facility. While a significant amount of the duties are performed inside climate controlled facilities, some duties are performed outside as needed from time to time in all four seasons and a variety of weather conditions.

Essential Job Functions:
Producer/Editor for Arkansas Alive. 5 daily programs recorded as live each Tuesday.

  • Coordinate with host on topics/guests.
  • Script writing.
  • Produce, shoot and edit video packages and program promos.
  • Crew scheduling, program logs, graphics, guest info, etc.
  • Post-produce program episodes.
  • Encode episodes for specific platforms.

Producer/Editor for Happy Caldwell, 30-minute weekly program.

  • Edit weekly episodes using outside footage from speaking engagements.
  • Plan broadcast calendar according to footage availability.
  • Produce and edit program promos and product spots.

Qualifications and Capabilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ year’s successful experience as a live TV show Producer.
  • Must be comfortable in a control room and studio and be able to use standard video production tools to tell a story from conception to completion.
  • Experience as a Producer in the Christian television format is a plus.
  • A shared interest in touching the lives of viewers with uplifting Christian content.
  • Script writing experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed
  • Verifiable time management and project management skills are critical.
  • Must be highly proficient in non-linear video editing; Final Cut experience preferred.
  • Strong Photoshop skills.
  • Proficient in building graphic elements for programs, promos and social media.
  • Social media- Must understand it, use it and know its place in society.
  • Must be familiar with various video compression formats in order to re-purpose video for online use.
  • Good people skills needed to work closely with host and high profile guests.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Other:
The statements contained in the job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, as relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

To apply for this position, download an application here, then submit your resume, application and statement of faith as detailed at the bottom of this page.