Broadcast Control Technician - Entry Level

Nexstar Media; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Master Control Operator for its Dallas hub at KDAF TV. This entry-level position offers training and a pathway into broadcast operations, with responsibilities spanning signal control, logging, content segmentation, and equipment monitoring to maintain high-quality broadcasts.

The role emphasizes meeting deadlines, multitasking, and proficiency with office systems, in a fast-paced TV broadcasting environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in digital electronics, broadcasting, or equivalent.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and spoken communication.
• Minimum three years' experience with digital electronics in TV broadcasting.
• Proficiency with office equipment and PC/MS Office.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems.
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
• Segments content and clips to the server and edits them.
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system.
• Monitors signal quality and adjusts equipment to ensure broadcasts.
• Selects sources for programming reception and transmission.
• Reports equipment problems and arranges repairs or emergency fixes.
• Ensures compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

PC/MS Office

Broadcast electronics

Education

Technical degree in digital electronics or broadcasting

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Master Control Operator for its Dallas hub at KDAF TV. This entry-level position offers training and a pathway into broadcast operations, with responsibilities spanning signal control, logging, content segmentation, and equipment monitoring to maintain high-quality broadcasts.

The role emphasizes meeting deadlines, multitasking, and proficiency with office systems, in a fast-paced TV broadcasting environment.