Master Control Operations Technician

WGN-TV; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 64,747; Full time

Job summary

WGN-TV in Chicago is seeking a Master Control Operations Technician to operate master control systems in a dynamic broadcast and media delivery environment. Responsibilities include maintaining quality control and monitoring automated content distribution while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires experience in live media operations, familiarity with Florical or similar automation systems, and flexibility to work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Two years of broadcast operations in a professional live media environment.
• Experience with Florical or other broadcast automation systems is a must.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Broadcast engineering background is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Operate systems and equipment in the master control operation to support Nexstar’s facilities.
• Maintain quality control standards while monitoring systems that distribute content via automation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of broadcast operations and communicate with stakeholders quickly.
• Maintain high quality control, anticipate problems, and engage support when needed.
• Use a mix of IT and broadcasting operational skills; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast operations

MS Office proficiency

Flexibility with schedule

Communication skills

Tools

Florical broadcast automation

Job description

Chicago based WGN-TV, News Nation, Antenna and Rewind TV networks, have an immediate opening for a Master Control Operations Technician to work in a dynamic broadcast and media delivery environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for operating systems and equipment in the master control operation supporting Nexstar’s broadcast facilities in addition to supporting other operations as needed.

• Maintain quality control standards while operating and monitoring systems that distribute content via automation, adhering to company guidelines and FCC rules.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of broadcast operations, with the ability to maintain quality and communicate quickly and effectively with various stakeholders.
• Maintain the highest level of quality control using excellent judgement, anticipating problems, and engaging support when needed.
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities with effective communication to best convey the issues necessary for resolution.
• Use a combination of both IT and broadcasting operational skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Master Control Operations Technician is responsible for operations of national network feeds and working with remote studio operations and affiliates that may be experiencing technical difficulties. Must also possess a working knowledge of ancillary on air equipment such as Satellite uplinks, CGs, Emergency Alerts, caption encoders, routers, switchers, various networked workstations.

Qualifications

• Two years experience of broadcast operations in a professional live media operation environment required.
• Experience with Florical or other broadcast automation systems is a must.
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Broadcast engineering background is a plus.
• Working knowledge of common business software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• This position requires flexibility in schedule and could include evenings, weekends and holidays as well as some limited travel.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Compensation

$22.13 to $46.68 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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