Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 60,614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Denver, CO is hiring a Master Control Operator to manage on-air playback using automation systems and support a 24/7 broadcast hub. The role requires strong IT skills, familiarity with FCC rules, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights.

Ideal candidates have experience with broadcast automation and are fluent in English; a technical degree is recommended though not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience with broadcast automation systems or strong computer/IT skills.
• Familiarity with FCC rules, EAS, closed captioning and Children’s TV Act compliance.
• Fluent in English and able to work independently with accuracy.
• Background check and flexible schedule required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and controls the automation system for proper event execution.
• Prepares syndicated programming and runs commercial breaks during news and special programming.
• Checks all logs in the automation system for accuracy.
• Keeps station compliance with FCC rules and EAS requirements.
• Verifies material airing via program logs and coordinates missing material.
• Monitors transmitters and tower lights per FCC regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

Broadcast automation

IT experience

English fluency

Problem solving

multitasking

Education

Technical degree (recommended)

Tools

Florical automation

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.

• 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.




• 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

This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Hourly start rate is $20.00 per hour. Other benefits includes Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K match.