Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage the on-air look of the station by airing programming and scheduled breaks. The ideal candidate has a technical degree, 3+ years of experience in digital electronics in a broadcasting environment, and ensures compliance with standards. This full-time position is based in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a TV broadcasting environment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems.
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
• Monitors strength, clarity, and reliability of signals.

Skills

Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Experience with digital electronics systems

Proficiency with computers and office equipment

Strong PC/MS Office experience

Experience with digital transmitters

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Overview

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The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management
• Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system
• Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts
• Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
• Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible
• Ensures the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution