Live Broadcast Control Specialist

Sinclair Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Master Control Operator in Columbus, OH to manage multi-channel and multi-brand playout. You will handle live events, graphics insertion, playlist manipulation, and monitor on-air quality to ensure alignment with schedules.

The role requires strong attention to detail, multitasking across multiple playlists, and knowledge of broadcast tech. Flexibility for 24/7 shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Master Control Operations.
• Experience in Local TV Station Operations.
• Experience in Switching Live Local News and Sporting Events.
• Great attention to detail and ability to multitask across multiple playlists and monitors.
• General understanding of industry regulations and standards for video, audio, captioning and loudness.
• Understanding of broadcast technology such as switchers, server playout, automation systems, waveform monitors and rasterizers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work under stress and as part of a team.
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment and learning specialized applications.
• Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution.
• Knowledge of Amagi CLOUDPORT Automation system.
• Available to work any shift in a 24/7 Operation including holidays and weekends.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Operate the multi-channel and multi-brand control point for Sinclair Television Stations.
• Live event operations, graphics insertion, playlist manipulation, and monitoring on-air quality to reflect traffic and programming schedules.
• Modify and verify playlists for current and future broadcast times.
• Manipulate playlists for join-in-progress scenarios and monitor for discrepancies.
• Record, ingest and prepare content for playout and ensure proper video routing.
• Capture and document network processes such as timing of log elements and program run times.
• Setup and review content prior to scheduled airtime and communicate shifts transitions to Managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow departmental policies.

Skills

Master Control

TV Station Ops

Live News Switching

Multitasking

Broadcast Regulations

Broadcast Technology

Teamwork

Technical Aptitude

Content Ingest/Playout

Amagi CLOUDPORT

Flexible Schedule

MS Office

Tools

Amagi CLOUDPORT

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Master Control Operator in Columbus, OH to manage multi-channel and multi-brand playout. You will handle live events, graphics insertion, playlist manipulation, and monitor on-air quality to ensure alignment with schedules.

The role requires strong attention to detail, multitasking across multiple playlists, and knowledge of broadcast tech. Flexibility for 24/7 shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential in this fast-paced environment.