Master Control Technician
Core
Execute day-to-day Master Control operations, manage transmission platforms, and ingest content for a broadcast television station.
Role type
Master Control Technician
Builds
Local news, syndicated programming, and live broadcast feeds
Domain
Broadcast Television
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (broadcast signals)
Required skills
Master control automation, IP/satellite transmission platforms, broadcast software applications, FCC compliance logging, EAS testing
Preferred skills
2-year technical or RTF degree, 1 year Master Control/Production/Transmission experience, iNews proficiency
Technologies
MC automation software, graphics playback systems, on-air switching systems, IP video platforms, satellite platforms, iNews
Responsibilities
Run MC automation software and graphics playback systems, oversee transmission platforms for feed acquisition and distribution, process and verify incoming news and syndicated content, maintain transmitter logs and EAS tests, multi-task across simultaneous technical systems under tight deadlines
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
