Master Control Operator, I

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Chicopee, MA
Junior
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Master Control Operator is responsible for maintaining the on-air look of a television station, managing signal control systems, programming logs, and ensuring compliance with broadcasting regulations. They monitor signal quality, perform equipment maintenance, and handle content segmentation.
Summary Generated by Built In

The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks. 

NOTE: This position is located in Chicopee, MA.

  • 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
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, 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

Top Skills

Broadcast-Related Equipment
Broadcasting
Digital Electronics
MS Office
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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.

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