Master Control Operator

Ektello; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Control Master Control Operator role in Centennial, CO on a 5-month contract with potential extension. On-site night shift, 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM, supporting a major systems migration in a live broadcast environment.

You will monitor 150+ channel streams, manage playlists, and ensure on-air content readiness. Ideal candidates have background in broadcast TV or production control rooms, with strong attention to detail and the ability to stay composed under pressure in a 24/7 setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus relevant certification, Associate's Degree in Media/Communications, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience or educational background in broadcast television, digital media, post-production, television production, or broadcast operations.
• Solid understanding of technical production requirements within television, news, sports, or entertainment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and proactively flag issues.
• Ability to make quick decisions and remain composed in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Willingness to work 24/7 operations, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes.
• Willingness to work fully onsite in Centennial, CO.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain 150+ broadcast channel streams, identifying inconsistencies and potential on-air issues.
• Perform programming quality control and confirm all content is ready for on-air playout.
• Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists and execute program, commercial, and marketing changes using SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Manage commercial integration and ensure commercial breaks roll correctly during taped and live programming.
• Monitor audio, video, captioning, picture quality, and overall viewer experience.
• Support live events, commercial rehearsals, contingency workflows, and other Master Control Operators.
• Respond quickly to on-air discrepancies and coordinate recovery efforts with Operations Supervisors.
• Communicate clearly with production teams to execute requested playlist and programming changes.
• Adapt to new workflows and software implementations during the systems migration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication skills

Teamwork

24/7 availability

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Media/Communications

Relevant certification

Tools

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Job description

Quality Control Master Control Operator5-Month Contract with potential to extend$20/hrNight shift (9:00 PM - 5:00 AM)Role SummaryA leading media and entertainment organization is seeking a Quality Control Master Control Operator to support its Network Operations Center during a major systems migration. This fully onsite role in Centennial, CO will focus on broadcast quality control, monitoring and maintaining on-air programming, commercial integration, playlist management, live-event support, and quickly identifying and resolving broadcast discrepancies. The ideal candidate has experience or exposure to broadcast television, master control, production control rooms, digital media, or post-production and can remain focused and composed in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. This is a six-month position with potential to transition into a full-time Master Control Operator role if an opening becomes available.Top ResponsibilitiesMonitor and maintain 150+ broadcast channel streams, identifying inconsistencies and potential on-air issues.Perform programming quality control and confirm all content is ready for on-air playout.Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists and execute program, commercial, and marketing changes using systems such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.Manage commercial integration and ensure commercial breaks roll correctly during taped and live programming.Monitor audio, video, captioning, picture quality, and overall viewer experience.Support live events, commercial rehearsals, contingency workflows, and other Master Control Operators.Respond quickly to on-air discrepancies and coordinate recovery efforts with Operations Supervisors.Communicate clearly with production teams to execute requested playlist and programming changes.Adapt to new workflows and software implementations during the systems migration.Top RequirementsHigh school diploma plus relevant certification, Associate's Degree in Media/Communications, or equivalent professional experience.Experience or educational background in broadcast television, digital media, post-production, television production, or broadcast operations.Solid understanding of technical production requirements within television, news, sports, or entertainment.Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and proactively flag potential issues.Ability to make quick decisions and remain composed in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.Willingness and availability to work 24/7 operations, including overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes.Willingness to work fully onsite in Centennial, CO.Spanish fluency/proficiency is a plus.Prior Master Control or Production Control Room experience is highly desirable but not required.#LI-JR1#LI-Onsite#IND