Live Broadcast Master Controller — On-Air Problem Solver

178911 - Marquee Broadcasting West- Medford; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquee Broadcasting West- Medford is seeking a meticulous Master Control Operator to maintain uninterrupted broadcast of television programming, commercials, promos, station IDs, and other content. You will monitor on-air signals, follow logs, and respond to transmission issues in collaboration with engineering and programming teams.

The role requires operating Master Control systems, verifying content airs as scheduled, and handling alarms or failures while documenting issues and maintaining a

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise operating procedures.
• Comfortable working with computers and technical systems.
• Ability to identify problems quickly and respond calmly during live broadcast situations.
• Ability to read and accurately execute broadcast logs.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as required by a 24/7 television operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor television Master Control systems during assigned shifts.
• Monitor on-air programming and station signals for video, audio, captioning, timing, and transmission problems.
• Execute daily program and commercial logs accurately.
• Verify that scheduled programs, commercials, and other content air as scheduled.
• Monitor automation and playout systems and respond to system alarms or failures.
• Perform manual switching or playback when automation fails or operational circumstances require intervention.
• Monitor incoming network and syndicated programming feeds.
• Verify proper recording and/or acquisition of scheduled programming.
• Monitor broadcast signal quality and identify abnormalities.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of automation, playback, routing, audio, video, and transmission systems.
• Escalate technical problems to Engineering when unresolved at operator level.
• Maintain discrepancy reports and document issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical systems

On-air problem solving

Broadcast logs

Communication

Independence

Punctuality

Flexible shifts

Tools

Broadcast automation systems

Job description

Marquee Broadcasting West- Medford is seeking a meticulous Master Control Operator to maintain uninterrupted broadcast of television programming, commercials, promos, station IDs, and other content. You will monitor on-air signals, follow logs, and respond to transmission issues in collaboration with engineering and programming teams.

The role requires operating Master Control systems, verifying content airs as scheduled, and handling alarms or failures while documenting issues and maintaining a