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 is seeking a Master Control Operator responsible for the on-air look by airing programming and scheduled station breaks, ensuring smooth broadcasts.

The role requires technical broadcasting knowledge, English fluency, and strong communication and computer skills to maintain logs, manage signals, and coordinate with engineering staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

PC/MS Office

Education

Tech degree

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