Master Control Operator - Broadcast Operations

GCS Recruitment; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Master Control Operator to support a fast-paced Network Operations Center during a major broadcast systems migration. You will maintain on-air programming, monitor multiple channel streams, and manage playlists in a theatre-grade broadcast setting.

The role requires experience in master control or production control, strong attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant certs or associate degree acceptable.
• Experience in broadcast/TV/digital media or production control.
• Understanding of television production and broadcast operations.
• Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-air programming and broadcast channel streams.
• Perform quality control checks for audio, video, captions, and picture quality.
• Maintain and modify on-air playlists and execute programming and commercial changes.
• Support live events, commercial rehearsals, and contingency operations.
• Monitor programming continuity and ensure media is ready for playout.
• Identify and respond quickly to on-air discrepancies.
• Support commercial break execution for live and recorded programming.
• Communicate programming changes clearly to production and operations teams.
• Work with broadcast automation platforms including SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Collaborate with Operations Supervisors and other Master Control Operators.
• Follow Network Operations Center procedures and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Decisiveness

Education

High School Diploma / Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Job description

Master Control Operator - Broadcast Operations

Location: Centennial, CO
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Schedule: 24/7 Operation - Nights, Weekends & Holidays Required

Job Summary

We are seeking a Master Control Operator to support a fast-paced Network Operations Center during a major broadcast systems migration. The ideal candidate will have experience in broadcast operations, master control, television production, or a production control room environment.

This position is responsible for maintaining on-air programming, monitoring multiple channel streams, managing playlists, supporting live events, and ensuring the highest level of broadcast quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-air programming and broadcast channel streams.
• Perform quality control checks for audio, video, captions, and picture quality.
• Maintain and modify on-air playlists and execute programming and commercial changes.
• Support live events, commercial rehearsals, and contingency operations.
• Monitor programming continuity and ensure all media is ready for playout.
• Identify and respond quickly to on-air discrepancies.
• Support commercial break execution for live and recorded programming.
• Communicate programming changes clearly to production and operations teams.
• Work with broadcast automation platforms including SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Collaborate with Operations Supervisors and other Master Control Operators.
• Follow Network Operations Center procedures and operational standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, relevant certification, Associate's Degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in broadcast, television, digital media, post-production, or production control.
• Understanding of television production and broadcast operations.
• Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be available for overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to work fully onsite in Centennial, CO.
• Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization.

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