Control Operator

Motion Recruitment; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm seeks a Broadcast Operations Support role in Centennial, CO. This on-site position requires relevant media certification and offers a contract for 6 months. Responsibilities include supporting on-air operations and managing playlists. Candidates must be willing to work various shifts and possess strong communication skills. Experience in master control is preferred, with attention to detail essential.

Qualifications

• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Willing to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support on-air operations during the division’s major systems migration.
• Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists and execute programming changes.
• Monitor on-air programming and ensure continuity of programming.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quick decision-making

Communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Team player

Fluency or proficiency in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications

Job description

Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $21.00/hr

***This role starts as a 6 month contract and could extend past this timeframe***

***This role is fully onsite***

Job Description Responsibilities

Support current on-air operations team during the division’s major systems migration in 2026. This support would include, but not limited to, programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, event preparation, shadowing on-air programming, monitoring on-air programming, and break support for other MCO’s. Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists, execute program/commercial/marketing changes, and support live-event and contingency workflows using cutting-edge software like SNELL Morpheus and Amagi. Take ownership of commercial integration, ensuring flawless rolling of commercial breaks during both taped and live programming. Contributing to the team which collectively monitors and maintains 150+ channel streams, ensuring continuous availability and identifying any inconsistencies with keen attention to detail. Guarantee the continuity of programming by meticulously confirming the readiness of every piece of material for on-air playout. Act as the last line of defense for internal clients and stations, swiftly responding to any on-air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision-making skills. Protect our airwaves by meticulously simulating the viewer experience, constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning, and picture quality. Collaborate with Operation Supervisors and work as a cohesive team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies. Prompt and clear verbal communication with partner production teams to facilitate and execute requested changes to automation playlists. Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies.

Qualifications

A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role. A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements. Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO- This position is fully onsite with no ability to work hybrid or work from home. Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities. Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior professional experience working in master control or a production control room is highly desirable, but not required.
• The ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations.
• An acute attention to detail and a knack for cross-referencing and identifying inconsistencies, coupled with the ability to anticipate and report potential issues and concerns proactively.
• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience working collaboratively with others, who is always respectful and maintains a positive attitude.
• A punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a definite plus.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology
• Entertainment Providers