On‑Air Master Control Operator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Master Control Operator to manage the on-air look by airing programming and scheduled station breaks. You will monitor signal quality, coordinate transmitters, and maintain logs.

Key duties include updating control systems, trimming content for servers, ensuring EAS compliance, and troubleshooting equipment while meeting deadlines and communicating clearly with team members.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a TV broadcasting environment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience.
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple duties.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems.
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
• Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it.
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system.
• Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of signals and adjusts equipment to maintain quality broadcasts.
• Selects sources from which programming will be received or transmitted.
• Reports equipment problems and ensures repairs, performing emergency work when needed.
• Ensures compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Office equipment proficiency

PC/MS Office experience

Digital transmitters

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Dallas seeks a Master Control Operator to manage the on-air look by airing programming and scheduled station breaks. You will monitor signal quality, coordinate transmitters, and maintain logs.

Key duties include updating control systems, trimming content for servers, ensuring EAS compliance, and troubleshooting equipment while meeting deadlines and communicating clearly with team members.