Live Broadcast Master Control Operator

Simclair Inc; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage the multi-channel, multi-brand control point in Hunt Valley, MD. You will handle live events, insert graphics, adjust playlists and monitor on-air quality to ensure accurate content airing.

Role requires meticulous attention, multitasking across playlists and monitors, and a solid grasp of broadcast tech, automation and standards. Shift flexibility is essential in this 24/7 operation, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 Years experience in Master Control Operations functions.
• Experience in Local TV Station Operations.
• Experience in Switching Live Local News and Sporting Events.
• Must have great attention to detail and ability to multitask, monitoring multiple playlists and video monitors simultaneously.
• 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 perform as part of a team.
• Aptitude for operating electronic equipment and the capability to learn 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 as well as holidays and weekends.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow standard operating procedures for various networks, including high profile live events and disaster recovery.
• Modification and verification of playlists for current and future broadcast times.
• Manipulate playlist for the different join in progress scenarios.
• Consistently monitor on-air material and communicate any discrepancies to Managers.
• Consistently ensure that playlist information and media content are accurate, which may include but is not limited to: SOM/EOM of segments, Database Information, Audio specifications, Video specifications, Secondary events (GPI,SCTE104 and Graphic Insertion), Content, Closed Captioning, Active Format Descriptor.
• Ensure proper video routing.
• Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout.
• Monitor equipment for performance / device failures.
• Capture and document network processes such as timing of log elements, program run times and on air discrepancies.
• Setup and review content prior to scheduled airtime.
• Communicate effectively with Managers and Operators to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Understand and follow departmental policies.

Skills

Master Control Operations

Live event operations

Broadcast technology

Switchers

Automation systems

Amagi CLOUDPORT

Tools

Amagi CLOUDPORT

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage the multi-channel, multi-brand control point in Hunt Valley, MD. You will handle live events, insert graphics, adjust playlists and monitor on-air quality to ensure accurate content airing.

Role requires meticulous attention, multitasking across playlists and monitors, and a solid grasp of broadcast tech, automation and standards. Shift flexibility is essential in this 24/7 operation, with competitive benefits.