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Job Description

A Large Media Client is seeking a Master Control Operator to join their team in Broadcast Operations. This MCO will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining and ensuring the reliability of all networks and streaming platforms including live execution of events for news, entertainment, and sports. Some essential functions and responsibilities include performing the duties of a lives sports master control operator in a fast-paced environment, including manipulating commercial playlists, executive program/commercial/marketing changes, managing playlists, sending logs for reconciliation and maintaining the overall reliability and execution of live events for network and streaming broadcasts. Additionally, the MCO will monitor and maintain the continuity and availability for various networks (including linear, streaming and VOD services), perform control room duties (Technical Director, Commercial Integration, and Associate Director) to support live events, and receive and execute directions to successfully execute the desired traffic integration of the operating networks. Other responsibilities include performing ingest and quality control duties for all on-air content airing on streaming platforms and linear networks, working well within a team environment, and seeking to exceed expectations in on-air reliability and customer service for all applicable clients.

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Skills and Requirements

• 1 + year experience in an On-air broadcast environment with a proven understanding of live “on-air” broadcast operations execution.

• 1 + year of experience in a live environment, specifically a strong background in executing live event broadcasts.

• 1 + year experience demonstrating an overall understanding & knowledge of the television production process, broadcast operations & news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

• 1 + year of proven knowledge of switchers, routers, communications, ingest and automation systems including cloud-based systems.

• 1 + year of experience in ingest and quality control processes.

• Proven leadership, high energy level, strong attention to detail and strong team and communication skills.

• Extensive and significant experience, understanding and knowledge of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards and processes.

• Technical experience with automated, real-time systems, digital video and audio troubleshooting and test techniques.