Master Control Operator

Job Description This position is fully onsite in Centennial, CO with no ability to work hybrid or from home. The role requires unrestricted employment authorization and a minimum age of 18. The successful candidate must be willing and available to work any shift, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation. The incumbent will also be required to view all content, including mature material. Responsibilities Maintain and manipulate on‑air playlists, execute program, commercial, and marketing changes, and support live‑event and contingency workflows using software such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi. Execute seamless program, commercial, and marketing changes and provide support for live events and contingency workflows. Take ownership of commercial integration, ensuring flawless rolling of commercial breaks during both taped and live programming. Contribute to a team that 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. Act as a mentor and subject‑matter expert by contributing and supporting ongoing 1:1 peer‑to‑peer training. Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies. Qualifications Basic Qualifications High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate’s Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post‑production roles. 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. Ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high‑pressure situations. Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations. Acute attention to detail and ability to cross‑reference and identify 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. Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience working collaboratively with others, who is always respectful and maintains a positive attitude. Punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual. Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a definite plus. Additional Job Requirements Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through to be considered (REF38946D). Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO – this position is fully onsite with no ability to work hybrid or from home. Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities. Must be willing and able to view all content, including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial. Position does not have an anticipated close date; the employer expects to accept applications on an on‑going basis. This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000‑60,000 (not bonus eligible) Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr NBCUniversal