Entry-Level Master Control Operator

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Aurora (CO); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks a Quality Control Master Control Operator to support 24/7 broadcast operations during a major systems migration. You will monitor on-air programming, manage playlists, and ensure content readiness across 150+ channel streams.

Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and respond quickly to on-air issues while coordinating with production and operations teams.

Qualificações

• Graduate from Colorado Media School or equivalent media program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as technician/operator in broadcasting.
• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in media/related field with relevant experience.
• Understanding of television production and broadcast operations.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under deadline pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Perform quality control checks on programming, commercials, and promos before air.
• Monitor live/recorded broadcasts for audio, video, captioning, and transmission quality.
• Manage automation playlists, schedules, and commercial logs using SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Execute commercial breaks and support live event broadcasting workflows.
• Maintain availability/quality of 150+ channel streams.
• Verify content is prepared and scheduled for playout.
• Identify and escalate on-air discrepancies; support rapid recovery.
• Coordinate programming/playlist changes with production and operations teams.
• Support event prep, rehearsals, contingency ops, and daily master control activities.
• Adhere to procedures, policies, and NOC standards.

Conhecimentos

Quality control

Broadcast operations

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Media/Communications

Ferramentas

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position Summary

We are seeking a Quality Control Master Control Operator to support 24/7 broadcast operations during a major systems migration initiative. This role is responsible for monitoring on-air programming, managing playlists, ensuring content readiness, executing commercial breaks, and maintaining the quality and continuity of 150+ channel streams. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced broadcast environment, and can respond quickly to on-air issues

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on programming, commercials, and promotional content prior to air.
• Monitor live and recorded broadcasts to ensure audio, video, captioning, and overall transmission quality.
• Manage and update automation playlists, programming schedules, and commercial logs using broadcast automation systems such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Execute commercial break integrations and support live event broadcasting workflows.
• Monitor and maintain the availability and quality of 150+ channel streams.
• Verify all content is prepared and available for scheduled playout.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and elevate on-air discrepancies while supporting rapid recovery efforts.
• Coordinate with production teams and operations staff to implement programming and playlist changes.
• Support event preparation, rehearsals, contingency operations, and daily master control activities.
• Adhere to all operational procedures, company policies, and Network Operations Center standards.

Required Qualifications

• Looking for a graduate from Colorado Media School
• Looking for minimum 1 year of exp as a technician or operators or engineer within broadcasting
• High School Diploma, Associate Degree in Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent broadcast/media experience.
• Understanding of television production, broadcast operations, or technical production environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in broadcast content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from Colorado media school
• Experience in a Master Control, Production Control Room, Broadcast Operations, or similar environment.
• Familiarity with broadcast automation systems, playout workflows, and live event operations.
• Experience monitoring audio, video, and captioning quality.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in Centennial, CO.
• Availability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 operation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.