Freelance Master Control Operator - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum News; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News in Albany is seeking a Master Control Operator to ensure the highest quality of our news and sports broadcasts. You will manage audio mixing, video editing, captions, and overall quality across platforms, working within a fast-paced newsroom.

We’re part of Charter Communications and offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package. The role requires the ability to work various shifts and be flexible with breaking news and severe weather coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience: television news, 0-2 years.
• High School diploma required.
• Proficient with broadcast equipment and technology.

Responsibilities

• Quality control for all technical aspects of news and sports programming.
• Responsible for audio mixing, video editing, captions, and quality checks.
• Collaborate with production team to ensure accurate broadcasts.

Skills

Control room experience

Broadcast equipment knowledge

Non-linear editing

Editorial software familiarity

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Broadcast routers

VTRs

Server-based playback

Automated on-air playout

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you love working with others to create something impactful? Are you a detail-oriented self-starter who loves a good challenge? Apply to be a Master Control Operator at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Master Control Operator, you will be the quality control for all technical aspects of our news and sports programming. You will be responsible for audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, closed captions, video quality, spelling, and more. As a member of the production team, you will collaborate with your colleagues to produce accurate, engaging, informative, and entertaining broadcasts. You will work in a fast‑paced environment that will require you to multitask and keep an eye out for any issues that might arise.

What Our Master Control Operators Enjoy Most

• Handling multiple projects at once
• Working with the production team to keep your local community informed
• Quality assessing all content before it airs for accuracy and relevance

As part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast‑paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

• Experience: Experience working in television news, 0‑2 years
• Education: High School diploma
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of a variety of broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to; standard and high‑definition operations, non‑linear edit systems, VTRs, server‑based recording/playback devices and related software applications, server networking and transfer technologies, broadcast routers, and intercom panels.
• Skills: Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology, including automated on‑air playout systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, microwave/satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, and router systems
• Abilities: Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations, ability to multi‑task and adapt quickly to change, push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 lbs
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to “breaking news,” and/or severe weather emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or related field, comparable television work experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Communicate in person, by phone and by email
• Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they’re building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.00 and $31.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.