Entry-Level Master Control Operator (Onsite, 24/7 Broadcast)

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality control

Broadcast operations

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Media/Communications

Tools

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Job description

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.