Master Control Operator I — On-Air Broadcast Tech

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage the on-air presentation, monitor signal quality, and coordinate programming and station breaks. You will maintain logs, segment content for servers, and perform troubleshooting to ensure seamless broadcasts.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, English fluency, and several years of broadcast electronics experience, with strong PC/MS Office skills and the ability to multitask under deadlines.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or equivalent education/experience
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics in a broadcasting environment
• Experience with office equipment and PC/MS Office
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively

Responsibilities

• Maintain an on-air look by executing programming and station breaks.
• Update and maintain signal control systems and programming logs.
• Segment content to server, trim and modify clips as needed.
• Print and append traffic logs to the data management system.
• Monitor signal strength/clarity and adjust equipment for quality broadcasts.
• Select programming sources and manage transmission paths.
• Report equipment problems and perform emergency repairs when needed.
• Comply with Emergency Alert System requirements and station policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Office equipment proficiency

PC/MS Office

Broadcast equipment

Deadline management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Broadcast transmitters

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Master Control Operator to manage the on-air presentation, monitor signal quality, and coordinate programming and station breaks. You will maintain logs, segment content for servers, and perform troubleshooting to ensure seamless broadcasts.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, English fluency, and several years of broadcast electronics experience, with strong PC/MS Office skills and the ability to multitask under deadlines.