Operator I, Master Control

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Master Control Operator in Spartanburg, SC. This role is vital for ensuring quality broadcasting by maintaining the overall on-air look of the station and managing programming logs and signal control systems.

Ideal candidates will have a technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting, fluency in English, and experience in television broadcasting. Strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station.
• Updates and maintains signal control systems.
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management.
• Monitors strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals.

Skills

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Experience with digital electronics systems

Proficiency with computers and office equipment

Strong PC/MS Office experience

Familiarity with digital transmitters

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Job description

## Operator I, Master ControlApplylocations: SC, Spartanburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-41735The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks. * 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 incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts* Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted* Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible* Ensures the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements* Performs other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: * Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience* Fluency in English* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written* Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)* Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.* Strong PC/MS Office experience* Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously### About Us**Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.*****EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.***