24/7 Master Control Operator – Broadcast

Warner Bros. Discovery; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Master Control Operator to actively support Master Control Operations, ensuring on‑air continuity and delivery to affiliates and viewers in a 24/7 environment.

The role demands strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, plus the ability to manage high‑pressure multitasking. Experience with broadcast automation and a legal right to work in the United States are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of events live operations or master control experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts or Radio/TV/Film preferred.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in computer knowledge.
• Must be able to handle high pressure multi-tasking situations while acting in a professional manner.
• Broadcast Automation experience preferred.
• Familiarity or fluency in another language is a plus.
• Must be willing to accommodate a schedule in support of a 24/7 broadcast and live environment including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain on‑air continuity
• Take appropriate disaster recovery action when necessary
• Verify that program segments start and end clearly
• Verify all commercials, promos, and graphics air as schedule
• Monitor closed captioning, subtitles, and V‑Chip for accuracy
• Monitor feeds for correct language distribution
• Have knowledge of broadcast automation systems, video servers, and graphics generators
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Broadcast operations

Live events

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts or Radio/TV/Film

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Master Control Operator to actively support Master Control Operations, ensuring on‑air continuity and delivery to affiliates and viewers in a 24/7 environment.

The role demands strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, plus the ability to manage high‑pressure multitasking. Experience with broadcast automation and a legal right to work in the United States are required.