Master Control Operations Technician

NAB Leadership Foundation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 65,000; 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 is seeking a Master Control Operations Technician in Chicago to operate and monitor master control systems supporting national feeds and remote studios. You will maintain quality control, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth content delivery.

The role requires 2 years in live broadcast ops, familiarity with Florical or similar automation, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years experience of broadcast operations in a professional live media operation environment.
• 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.
• Must be self-sufficient and have a press-on-regardless attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Schedule flexibility incl. evenings, weekends and holidays; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor master control systems distributing content via automation, following FCC rules.
• Maintain quality control and communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of broadcast operations and anticipate problems.
• Troubleshoot effectively using IT and broadcasting skills; communicate issues clearly for resolution.
• Collaborate with remote studios, affiliates, and national feeds as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Communication skills

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Tools

Florical automation

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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Compensation:

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

Benefits

• medical (with multiple plan options)
• dental
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• Paid Parental leave
• life insurance