Broadcast Quality Control Operator

GCS Recruitment; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Broadcast Quality Control Operator in Aurora, CO for a 6-month contract, onsite 24/7 operation. You will perform QC before and during playout and monitor audio, video, captions, graphics, and overall picture quality.

You should have a high school diploma or higher, a background in broadcast or media operations, and the ability to make rapid decisions under pressure. Nights, weekends, and holidays shifts required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certification preferred.
• Background in broadcast or media operations.
• Understanding of broadcast workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control of programming before and during playout.
• Monitor audio, video, captions, graphics and overall picture quality.
• Verify media assets are complete and ready for transmission.
• Monitor multiple streams for continuity and technical issues.
• Identify and escalate potential on-air issues.
• Support live programming and special events.
• Assist with commercial rehearsals and break execution.
• Make approved changes to playlists and automation.
• Support contingency workflows and recovery procedures.
• Communicate issues to production teams and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Relevant certification

Tools

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Master Control

Job description

Broadcast Quality Control Operator

Location: Aurora, CO
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Schedule: 24/7 Operation

Job Summary

We are seeking a Broadcast Quality Control Operator to help ensure television content meets technical and operational standards before and during transmission. The position will support a high-volume Network Operations environment and requires excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to respond quickly to broadcast issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control of television programming before and during playout.
• Monitor audio, video, captions, graphics, and overall picture quality.
• Verify media assets are complete and ready for transmission.
• Monitor multiple television streams for continuity and technical inconsistencies.
• Identify and elevate potential on-air issues.
• Support live programming and special events.
• Assist with commercial rehearsals and commercial break execution.
• Make approved changes to programming and automation playlists.
• Support contingency workflows and recovery procedures.
• Communicate issues and requested changes to production teams.
• Coordinate with Operations Supervisors and fellow operators.
• Maintain accurate operational awareness throughout each shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Associate's Degree, relevant certification, or equivalent experience.
• Background in broadcast, television production, digital media, post-production, or media operations.
• Understanding of broadcast technical workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to make rapid decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork.
• Comfortable working repetitive monitoring tasks while maintaining focus.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and changing shifts.
• Must work fully onsite in Aurora, CO.
• Must have unrestricted U.S. employment authorization.

Preferred Experience: Master Control, Broadcast QC, Production Control Room, Playout, Transmission Operations, SNELL Morpheus, or Amagi.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.