Master Control Operator
Core
Monitor and maintain on-air continuity, verify program segments and commercials, and ensure accurate distribution of feeds in a 24/7 broadcast environment.
Role type
Master Control Operator
Builds
On-air programming continuity for global audiences
Domain
Broadcast operations / Media & Entertainment
Required skills
Broadcast automation systems knowledge, Video server operation, Graphics generator operation, Disaster recovery procedures, On-air continuity monitoring, Closed captioning/subtitle verification, Language distribution monitoring
Preferred skills
Events live operations experience, Broadcast Automation experience, Fluency in another language
Technologies
Broadcast automation systems, Video servers, Graphics generators
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain on-air continuity, Take appropriate disaster recovery action, Verify program segments start and end clearly, Verify commercials and graphics air as scheduled, Monitor closed captioning and subtitles for accuracy, Monitor feeds for correct language distribution
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
