Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media seeks a Master Control Operator to oversee the on-air look of the station by airing programming and scheduled breaks. You will update signal control systems, maintain logs, and ensure broadcast quality.

You will segment content for servers, monitor signal reliability, and select sources for programming reception and transmission, while reporting issues and ensuring EAS compliance.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and spoken communication.
• Proficiency with computers and standard office equipment (PC/MS Office).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle multiple duties simultaneously.
• Experience with digital transmitters and broadcast-related hardware.

Responsibilities

• Air programming and scheduled station breaks to maintain on-air quality.
• Update and maintain signal control systems and programming logs.
• Segment content and clips to the server, trim and modify as needed.
• Print traffic logs and append to the data management system.
• Monitor signal strength, clarity, and reliability and adjust equipment accordingly.
• Select sources for programming reception and transmission.
• Report equipment problems and perform repairs or emergency fixes when possible.
• Ensure compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

PC/MS Office experience

Ability to meet deadlines

Multitasking

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Broadcast equipment

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