Master Control Technician

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Master Control Technician to support 24/7 broadcast operations during a major systems migration. You will monitor on-air programming, manage playlists, and ensure content readiness across 150+ channel streams.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, quick problem-solving under pressure, and experience with broadcast automation such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in broadcasting or as an operator/engineer.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; associate degree in media would be a plus.
• Understanding of television production or broadcast operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on programming, commercials, and promos prior to air.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Media/Communications

Tools

SNELL Morpheus

Amagi

Job description

Job Title: Master Control Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a Quality Control Master Control Operator to support 24/7 broadcast operations during a major systems migration initiative. This role is responsible for monitoring on-air programming, managing playlists, ensuring content readiness, executing commercial breaks, and maintaining the quality and continuity of 150+ channel streams. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced broadcast environment, and can respond quickly to on-air issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on programming, commercials, and promotional content prior to air.


• Monitor live and recorded broadcasts to ensure audio, video, captioning, and overall transmission quality.


• Manage and update automation playlists, programming schedules, and commercial logs using broadcast automation systems such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.


• Execute commercial break integrations and support live event broadcasting workflows.


• Monitor and maintain the availability and quality of 150+ channel streams.


• Verify all content is prepared and available for scheduled playout.


• Identify, troubleshoot, and upscale on-air discrepancies while supporting rapid recovery efforts.


• Coordinate with production teams and operations staff to implement programming and playlist changes.


• Support event preparation, rehearsals, contingency operations, and daily master control activities.


• Adhere to all operational procedures, company policies, and Network Operations Center standards.

Required Qualifications

• Looking for minimum 1 year of exp as a technician or operators or engineer within broadcasting or graduate from Colorado Media School


• High School Diploma, Associate Degree in Media, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent broadcast/media experience.


• Understanding of television production, broadcast operations, or technical production environments.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies in broadcast content.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.


• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.