Master Control Operator
Nexstar Media GroupLafayette, LA, USjob_description.job_card.variable_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionTechnical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Fluency in English Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Minimum three years' experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size) Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment. Strong PC / MS Office experience Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Master Control Operator
The Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of the television station through airing programming and scheduled station breaks.
- Updates and maintains signal control systems
- Maintains programming logs as required by station management
- Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it
- Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system
- Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts
- Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
- Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible
- Ensures the station's compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
- Performs other duties as assigned
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Master Control Operator • Lafayette, LA, US