Master Control Operator

GCS Recruitment; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Master Control Operator to support 24/7 broadcast operations during a major systems migration. You will monitor on-air programming, manage playlists, and ensure content readiness across 150+ channel streams.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and strong communication with production and operations teams to execute rapid recovery and containment of on-air issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a technician, operator, or engineer in broadcasting or equivalent schooling.
• Understanding of television production and broadcast operations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in broadcast content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on programming, commercials, and promos prior to air.
• Monitor live and recorded broadcasts for audio, video, captions, and transmission quality.
• Manage automation playlists, schedules, and commercial logs using broadcast systems.
• Execute commercial breaks and support live event broadcasting workflows.
• Maintain availability and quality of 150+ channel streams and ensure content readiness for scheduled playout.
• Identify and escalate on-air discrepancies and support rapid recovery efforts.
• Coordinate with production and operations teams for playlist changes and programming updates.
• Support event preparation, rehearsals, contingency operations, and daily master control activities.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Pressure management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Media/Communications

Job description

Job Title: Master Control Operator

Position Summary

We are seeking a Master Control Operator to support 24/7 broadcast operations during a major systems migration initiative. This role is responsible for monitoring on-air programming, managing playlists, ensuring content readiness, executing commercial breaks, and maintaining the quality and continuity of 150+ channel streams. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced broadcast environment, and can respond quickly to on-air issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on programming, commercials, and promotional content prior to air.
• Monitor live and recorded broadcasts to ensure audio, video, captioning, and overall transmission quality.
• Manage and update automation playlists, programming schedules, and commercial logs using broadcast automation systems such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Execute commercial break integrations and support live event broadcasting workflows.
• Monitor and maintain the availability and quality of 150+ channel streams.
• Verify all content is prepared and available for scheduled playout.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and escalation on-air discrepancies while supporting rapid recovery efforts.
• Coordinate with production teams and operations staff to implement programming and playlist changes.
• Support event preparation, rehearsals, contingency operations, and daily master control activities.
• Adhere to all operational procedures, company policies, and Network Operations Center standards.

Required Qualifications

• Looking for minimum 1 year of exp as a technician or operators or engineer within broadcasting or graduate from Colorado Media School
• High School Diploma, Associate Degree in Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent broadcast/media experience.
• Understanding of television production, broadcast operations, or technical production environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in broadcast content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.