Master Control Operator

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicopee, MA seeks a Master Control Operator to manage on-air presentation and station breaks. The role ensures high-quality broadcasts by monitoring signals, maintaining logs, and coordinating programming sources.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree in electronics or broadcasting, strong English communication, and proficiency with office equipment and broadcast systems. On-site position with daily responsibilities and multitasking demands.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems.
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
• Segments content and clips to the server and edits as needed.
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system.
• Monitors signal strength, clarity and reliability; adjusts equipment for quality broadcasts.
• Selects sources from which programming will be received or transmitted.
• Reports equipment problems and coordinates repairs, including emergency fixes.
• Ensures compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment proficiency

Broadcast equipment experience

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

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.