Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Chicopee, MA is seeking a Master Control Operator to oversee the on-air look of the station by airing programming and scheduled breaks, ensuring smooth, compliant broadcasts and rapid response to issues.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, fluency in English, strong communication, and proficiency with office devices; duties include updating control systems, maintaining logs, segmenting content, monitoring signals, choosing transmission sources, and

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Experience with digital transmitters and broadcast equipment; able to meet deadlines and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management
• Segments content and clips to the server and trims/modifies it
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system
• Monitors signal strength and adjusts equipment to ensure quality broadcasts
• Selects sources for programming transmission
• Reports equipment problems and performs emergency repairs when needed
• Ensures compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Technical degree in Digital Electrics?

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Proficiency with office equipment

PC/MS Office experience

Broadcast equipment experience

Deadline-driven multitasking

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Digital transmitters

Job description

The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.

Hourly wage range is $18-$20.

NOTE: This position is located in Chicopee, MA.

• Updates and maintains signal control systems
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management
• Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system
• Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts
• Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
• Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible
• Ensures the station's compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills :

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously