Master Control Operator - Spectrum News

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

Job summary

Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, seeks a Master Control Operator to ensure quality control across audio, video, captions and graphics for broadcasts. You will work with the production team to deliver accurate, timely content across Spectrum News platforms.

The role demands strong technical knowledge of broadcast systems, the ability to multitask under pressure, and flexibility to cover various shifts, including weekends and holidays. A HS diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in television news (0-2 years).
• High School diploma required.
• Advanced knowledge of broadcast equipment and related software applications, including non-linear editors and playback devices.
• Strong technical aptitude with television control room and studio production technology, including playout systems and newsroom software.

Responsibilities

• Perform audio mixing, video editing, graphics, closed captions, and quality checks for broadcasts.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure accurate, engaging broadcasts.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment and monitor for issues during on-air operations.
• Be flexible with shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Television news experience

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Broadcast equipment

Non-linear edit systems

VTRs

Server-based recording

Broadcast routers

Intercom panels

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you love working with others to create something impactful? Are you a detail-oriented self-starter who loves a good challenge?

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news - no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

As a Master Control Operator, you will be the quality control for all technical aspects of our news and sports programming. You will be responsible for audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, closed captions, video quality, spelling, and more. As a member of the production team, you will collaborate with your colleagues to produce accurate, engaging, informative, and entertaining broadcasts. You will work in a fast-paced environment that will require you to multitask and keep an eye out for any issues that might arise.

What Our Master Control Operators Enjoy Most

• Handling multiple projects at once
• Working with the production team to keep your local community informed
• Quality assessing all content before it airs for accuracy and relevance

As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

• Experience: Experience working in television news, 0-2 years
• Education: High School diploma
• Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of a variety of broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to; standard and high-definition operations, non-linear edit systems, VTRs, server-based recording/playback devices and related software applications, server networking and transfer technologies, broadcast routers, and intercom panels.
• Skills: Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology, including automated on-air playout systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, microwave/satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, and router systems
• Abilities: Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations, ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change, push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50lbs
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to "breaking news," and/or severe weather emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or related field, comparable television work experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Communicate in person, by phone and by email
• Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.00 and $31.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.