Master Control Operator

Our client, a well-known broadcast media and entertainment company is urgently looking to hire a Master Control Operator to join their team in Centennial, CO! It is an onsite role and would require willingness and availability 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. The schedule will be 4 days a week, 10 hour days.

This exciting opportunity offers a positive work environment, strong culture, and potential for growth. As the Master Control Operator, one will support the 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.

** This is a 6 month contract on W2 offering a full benefits package.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior professional experience working in master control or a production control room is highly desirable.
• The ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations.
• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment

What You Will Be Doing

Daily 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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.