Freelance Master Control Operator - Spectrum News (Hiring Immediately)

Do you love working with others to create something impactful? Are you a detail-oriented self-starter who loves a good challenge? Apply to be a Master Control Operator at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Master Control Operator , you will be the quality control for all technical aspects of our news and sports programming. You will be responsible for audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, closed captions, video quality, spelling, and more. As a member of the production team, you will collaborate with your colleagues to produce accurate, engaging, informative, and entertaining broadcasts. You will work in a fast-paced environment that will require you to multitask and keep an eye out for any issues that might arise.

WHAT OUR MASTER CONTROL OPERATORS ENJOY MOST

• Handling multiple projects at once
• Working with the production team to keep your local community informed
• Quality assessing all content before it airs for accuracy and relevance

As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience Experience working in television news, 0-2 years
  
• Education High School diploma
  
• Technical Skills Advanced knowledge of a variety of broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to; standard and high-definition operations, non-linear edit systems, VTRs, server-based recording/playback devices and related software applications, server networking and transfer technologies, broadcast routers, and intercom panels.
  
• Skills Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology, including automated on-air playout systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, microwave/satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, and router systems
  
• Abilities Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations, ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change, push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50lbs
  
• Schedule Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to breaking news, and/or severe weather emergencies
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline or related field, comparable television work experience preferred

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Communicate in person, by phone and by email
• Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.