Global 24/7 Broadcast Master Control Operator

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance is a next‑generation global media and entertainment company seeking a Master Control Operator to join the Global Technology & Operations team. You will be a hands‑on contributor delivering quality control for the on‑air product in a 24/7 broadcast environment, ensuring continuity and proper timing of segments, promos, and graphics.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in live operations or master control, a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, strong organizational and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in live operations/master control
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; proficient with computers
• Ability to handle high-pressure multitasking in a 24/7 broadcast environment
• Broadcast automation experience preferred
• Familiarity or fluency in another language is a plus
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and holidays in a 24/7 shift
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain on-air continuity
• Take appropriate disaster recovery action when necessary
• Verify that program segments start and end clearly
• Verify all commercials, promos, and graphics air as schedule
• Monitor closed captioning, subtitles, and V-Chip for accuracy
• Monitor feeds for correct language distribution
• Have knowledge of broadcast automation systems, video servers, and graphics generators
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Live operations

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Broadcast knowledge

Additional language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts or Radio/TV/Film preferred

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Video servers

Graphics generators

Job description

Skydance is a next‑generation global media and entertainment company seeking a Master Control Operator to join the Global Technology & Operations team. You will be a hands‑on contributor delivering quality control for the on‑air product in a 24/7 broadcast environment, ensuring continuity and proper timing of segments, promos, and graphics.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in live operations or master control, a Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, strong organizational and