Master Control Operator # 26-21484

US Tech Solutions; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Master Control Operator for a 6-month contract in Centennial, CO, with a 9:00 PM–5:00 AM MST shift. You will support the on-air operations team during a major systems migration in 2026, managing playlists and commercial timing across 150+ channels.

Requirements include a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and relevant media/communications certification or experience. The role offers nightly work, potential for full-time advancement, and a collaborative Operations

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role.
• A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support current on-air operations during major systems migration.
• Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists and execute program/commercial/marketing changes.
• Take ownership of commercial integration for flawless marketing breaks.
• Monitor 150+ channel streams for uptime and identify inconsistencies.
• Ensure readiness of every material for on-air playout.
• Respond to on-air discrepancies with quick decision-making.
• Simulate viewer experience to check audio, video, captions, and picture quality.
• Collaborate with Operation Supervisors to recover from discrepancies.
• Communicate changes to partner production teams to adjust automation playlists.

Skills

Television production knowledge

Broadcast operations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Media or Communications

Relevant certification

Tools

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Job description

$19.00-$24.04 per hour

Centennial, CO

Contract

Duration: 6 months

Job Description

• Support current on-air operations team during the division’s major systems migration in 2026. This support would include, but not limited to, programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, event preparation, shadowing on-air programming, monitoring on-air programming, and break support for other MCO’s.
• Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists, execute program/commercial/marketing changes, and support live-event and contingency workflows using cutting-edge software like SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Take ownership of commercial integration, ensuring flawless rolling of commercial breaks during both taped and live programming.
• Contributing to the team which collectively monitors and maintains 150+ channel streams, ensuring continuous availability and identifying any inconsistencies with keen attention to detail.
• Guarantee the continuity of programming by meticulously confirming the readiness of every piece of material for on-air playout.
• Act as the last line of defense for internal clients and stations, swiftly responding to any on-air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision-making skills.
• Protect our airwaves by meticulously simulating the viewer experience, constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning, and picture quality.
• Collaborate with Operation Supervisors and work as a cohesive team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies.
• Prompt and clear verbal communication with partner production teams to facilitate and execute requested changes to automation playlists.
• Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies

Basic Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role.
• A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities.
• Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior professional experience working in master control or a production control room is highly desirable, but not required.
• The ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations
• An acute attention to detail and a knack for cross-referencing and identifying inconsistencies, coupled with the ability to anticipate and report potential issues and concerns proactively.
• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience working collaboratively with others, who is always respectful and maintains a positive attitude
• A punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a definite plus
• Position will have an end date after six months, but does have the opportunity to migrate into a full-time Master Control Operator role if one is available.

Note:

• Shift timing 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM (MST)

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com/)

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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