Master Control Operator

GCS Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer I (Contractor) to support in-studio broadcast master control operations for MLB Local Media in the Denver/Centennial area. The role focuses on ensuring broadcast quality, accurate commercial execution, and continuity of live game feeds during nights, weekends, and holidays.

The candidate will perform real-time QA, manage playlists, monitor live feeds, and produce post-event reports while collaborating with operations, engineering, and

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast master control, transmission, or live media operations.
• Ability to perform real-time QA and troubleshooting during live events.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking under time pressure.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by MLB schedules.
• High level of professionalism and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA of incoming and outgoing media content to ensure readiness for air.
• Operate within a broadcast master control environment supporting live MLB games.
• Ensure commercial breaks and sponsorship elements air accurately and on time.
• Monitor and verify the integrity of live video and audio feeds throughout broadcasts.
• Adjust playlists and logs in real time for schedule changes and rain delays.
• Run commercial breaks during live sports programming with precision.
• Track sponsorship placements and fulfill contractual obligations.
• Produce detailed post-event and exception reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Broadcast master control

Real-time QA

Troubleshooting under live events

Attention to detail

Nights/weekends/holidays availability

Professionalism

Tools

Florical

Imagine Communications

Evertz

Harmonic

Pebble

Grass Valley

Ross Video

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking Quality Assurance Engineer I (Contractor) professionals to support in-studio broadcast master control operations for MLB Local Media. These roles are based on site in the Denver/Centennial area and are responsible for ensuring broadcast quality, commercial execution, and continuity of live Major League Baseball game feeds.

This position requires individuals who are detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a live broadcast environment during nights, weekends, and holidays, aligned with MLB game schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform quality assurance (QA) of incoming and outgoing media content to ensure technical and editorial readiness for air
• Operate within a broadcast master control environment supporting live MLB games
• Ensure key commercial breaks and sponsorship elements air accurately and on time
• Monitor and verify the integrity of live video and audio feeds throughout game broadcasts
• Adjust and manage playlists and logs in real time, including accommodating rain delays or schedule changes
• Run commercial breaks during live sports programming with precision and adherence to client requirements
• Track sponsorship placements and fulfill contractual obligations during broadcasts
• Produce and distribute detailed post-event and exception reports to internal stakeholders and clients
• Communicate promptly with operations, engineering, and client teams regarding any on-air issues
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism in a fast-paced live environment

Business Need / Investment Justification

This role is critical to maintaining and strengthening our ongoing relationship with our MLB Local Media customer. Ensuring accurate execution of live broadcasts, commercial inventory, and sponsorship fulfillment directly supports client satisfaction, revenue integrity, and long-term partnership growth.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Experience in broadcast master control, transmission, or live media operations
• Demonstrated ability to perform real-time QA and troubleshooting during live events
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time-sensitive conditions
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as dictated by MLB schedules
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and accountability

Preferred

• Prior experience supporting live sports broadcasts, ideally MLB
• Familiarity with broadcast automation systems and playlist management
• Experience generating client-facing operational or compliance reports

Additional Information

• This role is ideal for mature, responsible talent capable of working independently in a live broadcast setting
• Final details regarding shift structure and weekly hours will be clarified during a Spotlight session with the Hiring Manager

Info on systems/tools used

Most common systems:

• Florical (very common in local stations & hubs)
• Imagine Communications (Harris / ADC) - highly relevant
• Evertz (PowerView, MAGNUM)
• Harmonic
• Pebble
• Grass Valley
• Ross Video

What they do with these tools:

• Run and adjust playlists
• Execute commercial breaks
• Handle last-second timing changes
• Insert or remove content during live games
• Recover from automation errors in real time

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.