Master Control Operator

AppleOne Employment Services; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Master Control Operator to support its on-air operations team during a systems migration. This role suits candidates with broadcast, media, or control room experience who thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment with potential for a full-time transition.

You will manage automation playlists, verify media assets for on-air playout, and coordinate with production teams to ensure smooth broadcasts, including overnight and weekend shifts in Centennial,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus relevant certification or Associate’s degree in Media/Communications.
• Experience in broadcast, digital media, or post-production.
• Willingness to work onsite in Centennial, CO and cover all shifts in a 24/7 environment.
• Ability to view all programming including mature content.

Responsibilities

• Assist the on-air operations team during a major system migration, including programming quality control and rehearsals.
• Monitor and adjust automation playlists for programming, commercials, and marketing content.
• Verify readiness of media assets for on-air playout and ensure quality across audio/video/captioning.
• Support live events and contingency workflows with automation tools.
• Communicate with production teams to implement playlist changes and resolve on-air discrepancies.

Skills

Master control experience

Calm under pressure

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Spanish proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in Media/Communications

High School Diploma

Relevant certification

Job description

We are looking for a Master Control Operator to support its on‑air operations team during an upcoming systems migration. This is a great opportunity for candidates with broadcast, media, or control room experience who want to work in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment. Potential for transition into a full‑time role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the on‑air operations team during a major system migration, including:
• Programming quality control
• Commercial rehearsals & event prep
• Shadowing and monitoring on‑air programming
• Providing break coverage and operational support
• Maintain and adjust automation playlists; execute changes for programming, commercials, and marketing content.
• Ensure accurate execution of commercial breaks for live and taped broadcasts.
• Support live‑event and contingency workflows using automation tools such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Monitor 150+ channel streams, identifying and addressing inconsistencies quickly.
• Verify readiness of all media assets for on‑air playout.
• Act as the final checkpoint for audio, video, captioning, and picture quality.
• Collaborate with Operations Supervisors to resolve any on‑air discrepancies
• Communicate with production teams to implement playlist and automation changes.
• Complete additional tasks necessary to support Network Operations Center success.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma + relevant certification or Associate’s degree in Media/Communications, or equivalent experience in broadcast, digital media, or post‑production.
• Understanding of TV production, broadcast operations, or technical production environments.
• Must be able to work onsite in Centennial, CO.
• Ability to work any shift (overnights, weekends, holidays) in a 24/7/365 environment.
• Comfortable viewing all types of programming, including mature or repetitive content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in master control or a production control room.
• Ability to stay calm and make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency‑checking skills.
• Adaptability to new workflows, evolving software, and fast‑changing operations.
• Excellent multitasking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, disciplined, and proactive work style.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus.

The Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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