Master Control Operator

Onsite Contract Position In Centennial Co

6 months contract fully onsite in Centennial CO. Must be open to any shift. Pay rate $24/hr W2.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Support current on-air operations team during the division's major systems migration in 2026.
• This support would include, but not limited to, programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, event preparation, shadowing on-air programming, monitoring on-air programming, and break support for other MCO's.
• Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists, execute program/commercial/marketing changes, and support live-event and contingency workflows using cutting-edge software like SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Take ownership of commercial integration, ensuring flawless rolling of commercial breaks during both taped and live programming.
• Contributing to the team which collectively monitors and maintains 150+ channel streams, ensuring continuous availability and identifying any inconsistencies with keen attention to detail.
• Guarantee the continuity of programming by meticulously confirming the readiness of every piece of material for on-air playout.
• Act as the last line of defense for internal clients and stations, swiftly responding to any on-air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision-making skills.
• Protect our airwaves by meticulously simulating the viewer experience, constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning, and picture quality.
• Collaborate with Operation Supervisors and work as a cohesive team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies.
• Prompt and clear verbal communication with partner production teams to facilitate and execute requested changes to automation playlists.
• Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies.

  Basic Qualifications:

  • A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role.
  • A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

  Desired Characteristics:

  • Prior professional experience working in master control or a production control room is highly desirable, but not required.
  • The ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
  • Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations.
  • An acute attention to detail and a knack for cross-referencing and identifying inconsistencies, coupled with the ability to anticipate and report potential issues and concerns proactively.
  • Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment.
  • A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience working collaboratively with others, who is always respectful and maintains a positive attitude.
  • A punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a definite plus.

  Position will have an end date after six months, but does have the opportunity to migrate into a full-time Master Control Operator role if one is available.