Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a master control operator (mco).

A Master Control Operator (MCO) is accountable for tracking down on-air discrepancies and recommending solutions where appropriate as well as operating the switching equipment of TV stations operated by the company.

Responsibilities for this role include working audio/video switching consoles for all stations simultaneously, operating satellite receiving equipment, monitoring equipment to ensure quality of signal is being delivered, inputting and operating computer servers for commercial playback, maintaining logs and paperwork as required and preparing daily variation report, operating transmitter per federal communication commission regulations, assisting clients and station personnel in viewing tapes as required, responsible for the company security and safety procedures during business hours.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

PHONE SKILLS:

Ask appropriate questions and to seek for clarifications on issues not well understood.

Learn to ask and put the caller on hold correctly and professionally.

[employee comments goal]
ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS:

Learn to express views in a very clear, organized, and concise manner that people can understand.

To be able to accept correction and to be open to scrutiny since I am in apposition of leadership.

[employee comments goal]
APPEARANCE AND GROOMING:

Establish immediate credibility that should be followed in the workplace

Create an impression of professionalism and class in what you wear and how you handle the work

[employee comments goal]
EMPATHY:

Learn to open up about oneself a bit and show some vulnerability and human feeling when having conversations with colleagues to help relationships blossom

Volunteer in different community activities in order to understand the needs of people and offer help where appropriate

[employee comments goal]
SELF AWARENESS:

Ask trusted colleagues for feedback on one's habits, personality, values and needs in order to discover areas that need improvement

Reflect on regular basis in order to find out areas that have improved and those that are pulling one down

[employee comments goal]
COMMITMENT TO THE JOB:

Be punctual and consistent on time to work, meetings and functions

Seek ways to learn new skills in order to improve one's performance and experience

[employee comments goal]
ENJOYMENT OF THE JOB:

Identify what one likes about own job and start focusing on those positive aspects in order to start enjoying own job

Stop gossiping and minimize one's time with people that one does not resonate with in order to create a pleasant working environment

[employee comments goal]
PERSONAL COMMITMENT:

Place goals in a place where one automatically sees them in order to stay motivated, focused and committed to staying on task

Motivate oneself with post pictures, articles, or words of affirmation about the task one is working on

[employee comments goal]
PRACTICAL THINKING:

Evaluate the source of the information in order to ensure that it is reliable and that it is backed up by evidence

Seek to determine whether the findings, arguments, and ideas represent the entire picture and be open to finding that they do not

[employee comments goal]
ROLE AWARENESS:

Keep up to pace with the evolving technology in order to spot new ways that can streamline own duties

Volunteer to train new and underperforming employees and in resolving problems that contribute to underperformance

[employee comments goal]

Summary

Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor

Section 3: To be completed by the employee

1. Goals completed since last performance feedback

2. Goals for next period

3. Employee comments

Signatures

I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal.
Employee: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Human Resources: Date:

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