Broadcast Control Operator - Live TV & Multi-Platform

Chicago

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

FMLA leave

Parental leave

Transit benefits

Parking

Job summary

Weigel Broadcasting Co in Chicago, Illinois is seeking a detail-oriented Master Control Operator to join the Master Control Team.

The role requires a minimum of two years of experience in broadcast or video production, and hands-on experience with television equipment operation and automation systems. You will monitor, switch, and manage feeds for live and taped programming, ensuring smooth on-air delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience in broadcast or video production.
Hands-on experience with television equipment operation, automation systems, and tape/disk-based video servers.
Working knowledge of satellite controllers, video waveform monitors, vectorscopes, master control switching and routing systems.
Ability to perform accurately under pressure of television operations control.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and control television broadcast equipment
Monitor television broadcast equipment to transmit television programs and commercials to viewing audience
Conduct on-air switching, dubbing, and transferring programs
Manage and gather satellite feeds for broadcast use
Support the production of newscasts and other live or taped programming for television and multi-platform use
Perform additional duties as assigned