Broadcast Ops Technician: Master Control & Live Sports

WPLG, Inc; Pembroke Park (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WPLG, Inc. in Miami, FL, seeks a Broadcast Operations Technician to operate television broadcast equipment with a focus on master control automation and edge servers. The role includes handling live sports and news switching in a multi-channel environment and requires the ability to monitor multiple streams and communicate issues promptly.

The candidate should be able to work overnight, weekends, and early shifts, with a valid Florida driver’s license and strong computer skills under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in television broadcast operations and master control.
• Candidates should have hands-on skills with live switching and edge servers.
• Familiarity with hardware like camera robotics and audio mixing is a plus.
• A valid Florida driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate television broadcast equipment with emphasis on master control workflows.
• Manage multiple program streams and monitor for issues, communicating with managers.
• Handle live sports and news switching in a multi-channel environment.
• Work all shifts, including overnights, weekends, and early mornings.

Skills

Broadcast ops

Master control

Live switching

Camera robotics

Problem solving

Tools

Florical MCC

MediaFiler

ShowTimer

Ross Xpressions

Ross MC1

Transmitter control

Job description

WPLG, Inc. in Miami, FL, seeks a Broadcast Operations Technician to operate television broadcast equipment with a focus on master control automation and edge servers. The role includes handling live sports and news switching in a multi-channel environment and requires the ability to monitor multiple streams and communicate issues promptly.

The candidate should be able to work overnight, weekends, and early shifts, with a valid Florida driver’s license and strong computer skills under pressure.