Master Control Operator — Fast-Paced TV News Tech Pro

Charter Communications; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage audio, video, captions, and quality control for broadcasts across multiple platforms.

You will join a fast-paced newsroom team, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of news and sports content, with shifts including weekends and holidays. Competitive base pay ranges from $20.00 to $31.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in television news (0-2 years)
• High School diploma required
• Advanced knowledge of broadcast equipment and related software
• Strong technical aptitude for control room and studio production technology
• Ability to organize shifting priorities under tight deadlines
• Flexibility with varied shifts including weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control for all technical aspects of news and sports programming
• Handle audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, captions, and quality checks
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate and engaging broadcasts
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment and address issues as they arise

Skills

Experience in television news

Multitasking under deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to adapt to changing schedules

Strong technical aptitude

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Broadcast equipment & systems

Job description

Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage audio, video, captions, and quality control for broadcasts across multiple platforms.

You will join a fast-paced newsroom team, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of news and sports content, with shifts including weekends and holidays. Competitive base pay ranges from $20.00 to $31.00 per hour.