Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Master Control Operator in Dallas to manage the on-air look by airing programming and scheduled station breaks.

You will update and maintain signal control systems, segment content for the server, and ensure quality broadcasts through ongoing monitoring and quick equipment adjustments. The role requires a technical degree in digital electronics or broadcasting, fluent English, strong written and verbal communication, and at least three years of related

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience requirement: minimum three years with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience.

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/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 repairs are made, including emergency repairs when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Office equipment proficiency

MS Office

Digital transmitters

Broadcast equipment familiarity

Time management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Broadcast 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.

• 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
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines 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