Master Control Supervisor

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Maryland is seeking a Master Control Supervisor to oversee the playout and origination of 30+ stations from a cloud-based Master Control platform. You will lead, train, and develop a team of 20+ operators, focusing on performance, consistency, and coaching.

The role requires experience with on-air automation systems, cloud playout, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Master Control Operator, Master Control Technician, or in a comparable role.
• Experience with on-air Master Control automation systems.
• Experience with cloud-based playout systems.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to create/maintain technical SOPs.
• Ability to work a 24/7 shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Media Operations Center.
• Lead, train, and mentor Master Control Operators to ensure readiness and independence.
• Provide ongoing training and skills development for operators.
• Support live local newscasts, breaking news, and sports events.
• Assist with process improvements, incident reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and shift coverage.
• Participate in performance evaluations and promote a professional work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Training & coaching

Operational excellence

Live broadcast readiness

Communication

Tools

AMAGI CLOUDPORT

Job description

Sinclair’s content technology is at the core of our operational excellence. We are driven by innovation and a passion for connecting audiences with the best local news and sports content. As we expand our broadcast, cable, and digital distribution channels, we are embracing new technologies—including cloud-first solutions and artificial intelligence—to support a rapidly changing media environment.

As a Master Control Supervisor, you will support the playout and origination of 30+ CW, MeTV, MyNet, and independent television stations from our cloud-based Master Control platform. You will provide leadership, guidance, and development for a team of 20+ Master Control Operators, with a strong focus on training, skills development, operational consistency, and performance management.

Major Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Media Operations Center.
• Lead, train, and mentor new Master Control Operators, ensuring they are fully prepared to perform their responsibilities independently and consistently.
• Provide ongoing training, refresher training, and skills development for current Master Control Operators.
• Support the team during live local newscasts, breaking news, and local or network sports events.
• Assist the Senior Manager of the Media Operations Center with developing, implementing, and training staff on new processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor operator performance and provide timely coaching, feedback, and corrective guidance when necessary.
• Ensure completion of daily operational tasks and adherence to established workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between the Media Operations Center and internal or external partners, including Station General Managers, Traffic, On-Air Promotion, Programming, Engineering, News, and other operational teams.
• Perform Master Control Operator duties when operational needs require.
• Assist with incident review, root-cause analysis, documentation, and corrective-action plans.
• Support staffing needs, including attendance management, call-ins, shift coverage, and unscheduled absences.
• Prepare and participate in employee performance evaluations and annual reviews.
• Promote positive employee relations and maintain a professional, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Assist with special projects, reporting, and operational improvement initiatives as needed.
• Approach operations, staffing, and process improvement with an agile and lean mindset.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Master Control Operator, Master Control Technician, or in a comparable role within television, media, or content operations.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with on-air Master Control automation systems.
• Experience with cloud-based playout systems; AMAGI CLOUDPORT experience is a plus.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to create and maintain technical operating procedures. This is required.
• Experience troubleshooting operational issues involving playout, media, closed captioning, and related broadcast systems.
• Experience with digital workflows and digital video technologies.
• Experience with content ingest, playout, distribution systems, and related hardware.
• Experience switching live local newscasts and sporting events. This is required.
• Experience supporting local television station operations.
• Ability to work any shift in a 24/7 operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in a fast-paced live broadcast environment.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.