Master Control Operator
On-siteFort Myers, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and control on-air signals for multiple broadcast stations and subchannels while operating broadcast automation systems to ensure accurate playout of programming, commercials, promos, and EAS alerts. Switch live programming and breaking news feeds as directed, perform quality assurance checks for audio, video, and closed captioning, and maintain FCC and station logs. Troubleshoot technical issues and coordinate with traffic, programming, and news departments to execute special event broadcasts and network join/leave procedures. This 24/7 role requires varied shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, with physical demands involving prolonged computer use and operating broadcast control panels.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Communications, or related field
- 1+ years of master control or broadcast operations experience
- Experience with multi-channel automation systems (Florical)
- Working knowledge of FCC rules and compliance requirements
- Ability to work varied hours, including overnight, weekends, and holidays, in support of 24/7 broadcast operations
- Ability to work varied shifts including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a computer workstation and broadcast monitoring equipment
- Manual dexterity required to operate broadcast control panels, keyboards, and other technical systems with precision
- Visual ability (with or without correction) to monitor multiple video and audio streams and detect technical issues or signal irregularities
- Auditory ability (with or without aids) to monitor audio quality and detect anomalies across radio and television signals
- Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment or materials weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., cables, drives, backup media)
- Mobility to move within a technical operations environment, including access to equipment racks, consoles, and related systems
Desired Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Communications, or related field
- 1+ years of master control or broadcast operations experience
- Experience with multi-channel automation systems (Florical)
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Ability to remain composed during technical disruptions
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Broadcast automation and playout systems
- Video servers, routers, and switchers
- Satellite and IP-based feed monitoring
- Audio/video signal analysis
- Basic networking and IT troubleshooting
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