Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will update signal control systems, maintain logs, and prepare content for the server, ensuring top broadcast quality. The role requires a technical degree in electronics or broadcasting, fluent English, and several years of experience with digital broadcast equipment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field, or 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.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-air look of the station by airing programming and scheduled breaks.
• Update and maintain signal control systems and programming logs.
• Segment content and trim/modifiy it for the server.
• Print and append traffic logs to data management systems.
• Monitor signal strength, clarity, and reliability; adjust equipment to maintain quality broadcasts.
• Select sources for programming reception and transmission.
• Report equipment problems and perform repairs, including emergency repairs.
• Ensure compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

PC/MS Office

Broadcast transmitters

Job description

## Master Control OperatorApply: TX-Dallas;8001 John Carpenter Freeway (KDAF): Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 27, 2026 (30 days left to apply): REQ-43482The 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### About Us**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. 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.***