Master Control Broadcast Technician (Hybrid Role)

Ideastream; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Parking subsidy

Lunch delivery service subsidy

Job summary

Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland, OH seeks a master control professional to ensure programming broadcasts on schedule with high quality. The role manages automation systems, video servers, and transmission workflows to maintain reliable operations.

Qualified candidates have experience with EAS logging and transmitter activity, plus an Associate’s degree or technical training in related fields. Salary ranges shown reflect the position level.

Qualifications

• Experience with EAS SAGE logging, transmitter logging, and video/audio signal processing.
• Associate’s degree or technical training in video production or engineering technology, or related field, plus two years in Master Control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor automation systems for multi-channel television operations.
• Operate cutting-edge video servers and oversee transmission workflows.
• Monitor and execute EAS procedures in compliance with FCC regulations; log transmitter activities.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Skills

EAS SAGE logging

Transmitter logging

Video/audio signal processing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree or technical training in video production or engineering technology

Tools

Crispin automation systems

Harmonic Play servers

Ross switchers

Telestream

File-based workflows

Job description

Ideastream Public Media in Cleveland, OH seeks a master control professional to ensure programming broadcasts on schedule with high quality. The role manages automation systems, video servers, and transmission workflows to maintain reliable operations.

Qualified candidates have experience with EAS logging and transmitter activity, plus an Associate’s degree or technical training in related fields. Salary ranges shown reflect the position level.