Master Control Operations Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicago seeks a Master Control Operations Technician to operate master control systems and support Nexstar’s broadcast facilities.

The role requires 2 years of live media operations, familiarity with Florical or similar automation, and strong communication and multitasking skills; a willingness to work varied shifts and travel occasionally.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor master control systems and equipment in the master control operation.
• Maintain quality control standards while operating and monitoring systems that distribute content via automation.
• Communicate quickly and effectively with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support national network feeds and remote studio operations and affiliates as needed.
• Handle ancillary on-air equipment such as Satellite uplinks, CGs, Emergency Alerts, caption encoders, routers and switchers.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-sufficient

Tools

Florical automation system

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Master Control Operations Technician

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. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

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.

Company Overview

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.