On-Air Master Control Operator - Broadcast Technician

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicopee, MA seeks a Master Control Operator to manage on-air presentation and station breaks. The role ensures high-quality broadcasts by monitoring signals, maintaining logs, and coordinating programming sources.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree in electronics or broadcasting, strong English communication, and proficiency with office equipment and broadcast systems. On-site position with daily responsibilities and multitasking demands.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Updates and maintains signal control systems.
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
• Segments content and clips to the server and edits as needed.
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system.
• Monitors signal strength, clarity and reliability; adjusts equipment for quality broadcasts.
• Selects sources from which programming will be received or transmitted.
• Reports equipment problems and coordinates repairs, including emergency fixes.
• Ensures compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

MS Office

Office equipment proficiency

Broadcast equipment experience

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Chicopee, MA seeks a Master Control Operator to manage on-air presentation and station breaks. The role ensures high-quality broadcasts by monitoring signals, maintaining logs, and coordinating programming sources.

The ideal candidate has a technical degree in electronics or broadcasting, strong English communication, and proficiency with office equipment and broadcast systems. On-site position with daily responsibilities and multitasking demands.