Demo

Master Control Operator

Diversified
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/4/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Control Operator position at Diversified?

About Diversified

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What To Expect

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You’ll Contribute

Ensure secure, high-quality broadcast operations for government facilities, supporting uninterrupted delivery of live and recorded multimedia content. Responsibilities include signal management, stakeholder coordination, and workflows for acquiring, switching, monitoring, troubleshooting, archiving, and distributing content via CCTV, IP, fiber, and digital streaming systems. Operators may work under supervision or lead complex operations, mentor junior staff, and serve as technical liaisons, depending on level of experience.

What You’ll Do

  • Operate and monitor live broadcast transmission, recording, and streaming, resolving issues in real time for official meetings, briefings, and high-profile secure events.
  • Perform switching, graphics overlays, signal mixing, routing, duplication, format conversions, and media transfers.
  • Monitor and diagnose multiple concurrent live productions and incoming/outbound feeds, ensuring all technical elements operate seamlessly and resolve technical issues or escalate as needed.
  • Encode media for secure distribution and maintain digital archives.
  • Assist with post-production editing, audio mastering, color grading, advanced graphics integration, and captioning to meet broadcast standards.
  • Ensure secure encoding and delivery of final files for live and on-demand distribution across multiple approved platforms
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely content delivery.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance, maintain logs, and generate reports.
  • Follow SOPs, security protocols, and compliance requirements.
  • Operate and troubleshoot VTC systems; occasionally set up cameras/switchers for live events.
  • Mentor junior staff as applicable and recommend workflow improvements.

Work Schedule

  • Monday–Friday, flexible shifts (7:00 AM–9:00 PM)
  • On-call coverage for evenings, weekends, holidays.
  • Fully on-site at a secure federal facility in the Washington D.C. area.

What You’ll Bring

Education & Certifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Skills/Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum of active interim security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
  • 2–7 years in master control, broadcast, live production, or related AV technical roles.
  • Proficiency in signal flow, monitoring, switching, routing, and production tools
  • Knowledge of SDI, HDMI, Dante, and IP-based standards; basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

  • Must have a minimum of active interim security clearance and ability to obtain/maintain active TS/SCI clearance.
  • 2–7 years in master control, broadcast, live production, or related AV technical roles.
  • Proficiency in signal flow, monitoring, switching, routing, and production tools.
  • Knowledge of SDI, HDMI, Dante, and IP-based standards; basic troubleshooting skills.
  • Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

  • Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
  • Commuter Benefits
  • And much more

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at careers@onediversified.com.

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact careers@onediversified.com so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Control Room Operator
Constellation -
Washington, DC
Control Room Operator
Consolidated Asset Management Services Texas, LLC -
Brandywine, MD
Generation Control Room Operator
Siemens Energy -
Leesburg, VA

Salary.com Estimation for Master Control Operator in Washington, DC
$108,914 to $133,120
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Master Control Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Master Control Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$96,240 - $123,168
Income Estimation: 
$120,579 - $154,482
Income Estimation: 
$115,522 - $153,258
Income Estimation: 
$46,287 - $60,014
Income Estimation: 
$53,054 - $70,103
Income Estimation: 
$64,451 - $83,138
Income Estimation: 
$74,029 - $94,382
Income Estimation: 
$74,029 - $94,382
Income Estimation: 
$91,459 - $117,736
Income Estimation: 
$91,459 - $117,736
Income Estimation: 
$96,123 - $134,937
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Diversified

  • Diversified Milwaukee, WI
  • At Diversified, we don't just follow tech trends - we set them by leveraging the best in technology and ongoing advisory services to transform businesses. ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Diversified Kenilworth, NJ
  • About Diversified: Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Diversified Boston, MA
  • About Diversified: Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Diversified Chicago, IL
  • About Diversified: Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Master Control Operator jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

  • KeenLogic Washington, DC
  • KeenLogic is seeking a Master Control Operator to support one of our government programs. This role provides direct broadcast communications support, deliv... more
  • 23 Days Ago

  • Reworld Waste Lorton, VA
  • Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help th... more
  • 17 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!