Master Control Operator: 24/7 Live Broadcast Pro

Gray Local Media, Inc; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

HSA contributions

Flexible Spending Account

Life & disability benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Job summary

WAND-TV/Gray Media is seeking a Master Control Operator to ensure uninterrupted on-air broadcast streams and digital subchannels. The role requires working in a 24/7 environment with nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation is $18.00 per hour, with full-time hours and a Monday–Friday framework or manager discretion. The operator will monitor feeds, check audio/video quality, switch content, and coordinate with production, traffic, and engineering teams, maintaining logs and handling

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; broadcast, media, or electronics coursework is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask under pressure.
• Familiarity with broadcast automation, audio/video equipment, and signal monitoring.
• Clear communication and teamwork; flexible for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor broadcast feeds, ensure audio/video quality, switch programs and promos, and maintain logs.
• Coordinate with production, traffic, and engineering teams; respond to issues with equipment or schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility (nights/weekends/holidays)

Education

High school diploma

Broadcast/Media/Electronics coursework

Tools

Broadcast automation

Audio/Video equipment

Signal monitoring

Job description

WAND-TV/Gray Media is seeking a Master Control Operator to ensure uninterrupted on-air broadcast streams and digital subchannels. The role requires working in a 24/7 environment with nights, weekends, and holidays.

Compensation is $18.00 per hour, with full-time hours and a Monday–Friday framework or manager discretion. The operator will monitor feeds, check audio/video quality, switch content, and coordinate with production, traffic, and engineering teams, maintaining logs and handling