Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K match

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Master Control Operator to support 24/7 on-air operations from the Denver Operating Center.

The role involves preparing material for playback via the automation system and monitoring broadcast assets to ensure seamless transmission. The ideal candidate will have experience with broadcast automation or strong IT skills, familiarity with FCC rules, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Master Control; HUB experience desired.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with Florical automation preferred.
• Must work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the automation system for proper event execution.
• Prepare syndicated programming and run commercial breaks during newscasts.
• Ensure FCC rules, EAS, closed captioning, and safety compliance.
• Verify material airing via program logs and research missing materials.
• Monitor transmitters and tower lights under FCC regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast automation

IT experience

Fluent English

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Florical automation

IT equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media, Denver, CO, has an opening for a Master Control Operator to work in our Denver CO, Operating Center. The Master Control Operator performs a variety of tasks related to the preparation of material for on‑air playback via an automation system, supporting a 24/7 TV broadcast company. The ideal candidate has experience with broadcast automation systems and/or strong computer skills or IT experience. Experience working in a broadcast hub facility is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Available for all shifts 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm, and 10pm to 6am. Shift times may change depending on operational needs.
• Monitors and controls the automation system for proper event execution.
• Prepares syndicated programming, runs commercial breaks during newscasts and high‑value network and sports programming.
• Media managing commercial content.
• Accurately checks every aspect of each log in the automation system.
• Keeps all stations in compliance with FCC rules and regulations governing television broadcasters including EAS requirements, closed captioning logs and compliance with the FCC Children’s Television Act.
• Verifies material airing via the program log.
• Research and contacts appropriate source for missing material.
• Monitors transmitters and tower lights under the FCC regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Technical degree recommended, but not required, or experience in a related field.
• Fluent in English.
• Minimum of 2 years in Master Control preferred, experience in a master control HUB desired.
• Experience with Florical automation preferred.
• Must be capable of using IT‑based equipment in a broadcast environment.
• Computer knowledge, familiarity with server playback and recording, and automation systems preferred.
• Knowledge of satellite spot delivery systems preferred.
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi‑task.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Nexstar Media

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 203 full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.

This is a non‑exempt, hourly position. Hourly start rate is $23.04 per hour. Other benefits includes Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K match.

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.