Master Control Operator
Reference: 1111_1790018564
JOB DESCRIPTION
Support the day-to-day operations of NBCUniversal's Network Operations Center by ensuring the quality, accuracy, and continuity of live and recorded television programming across multiple broadcast and streaming channels. Monitor on-air content, perform quality control checks, manage playlists, execute commercial insertions, and assist with live events to maintain seamless broadcasts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor live and pre-recorded programming to ensure proper audio, video, captioning, and overall broadcast quality.
- Perform programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, event preparation, and on-air monitoring.
- Manage and update automation playlists, implementing programming, commercial, and marketing changes as required.
- Support live event broadcasts and contingency workflows using broadcast automation and playout systems.
- Execute commercial breaks accurately during live and taped programming.
- Monitor multiple channel streams simultaneously and identify inconsistencies or technical issues.
- Verify all content is prepared and ready for transmission before airing.
- Respond quickly to on-air issues, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate recovery efforts with operations teams.
- Communicate effectively with production, programming, and technical teams to implement real-time broadcast changes.
- Assist with master control operations, system migrations, and overall network operations support.
- Maintain accurate documentation while adhering to company policies and broadcast standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Knowledge of television production, broadcast operations, live sports/news/entertainment programming, and master control environments.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations.
- Strong attention to detail and quality control mindset.
- Experience with live production, broadcast monitoring, automation systems, or control room operations preferred.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, troubleshooting, and multitasking abilities.
- Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, workflows, and software platforms.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation.
This role serves as a critical final checkpoint for broadcast quality, ensuring uninterrupted programming and delivering the best possible viewing experience to audiences across NBCUniversal platforms.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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