Master Control Hub Op

Master Control Hub Operator

Are you ready to be at the heart of television broadcasting? The Scripps Master Control Hub in Indianapolis is seeking a skilled Master Control Hub Operator to manage and monitor multiple programming sources while providing critical master control support. In this essential role, you'll be the technical expert ensuring seamless programming delivery across our television stations, making split-second decisions that keep our content flowing flawlessly to viewers across the region.
What You'll Do:

Monitor several programming sources simultaneously, manage and switch sources for local television station programming, remotely from the Hub.
Monitor various levels and signals from multiple television sites.
Manage several live program logs and ensure accuracy.
Ensure the correct spots are aired during programming and note any discrepancies.
Solve problems and make judgment calls with business implications in mind regarding programming changes, commercials, special reports, and technical difficulties; this includes evaluating clock/timing to consider options with regard to programming as well as deciding when to escalate issues.
Make decisions and consult with internal customers regarding local transmitter parameters and operation.
Routinely collaborate with media prep technicians and traffic personnel to manage daily operations. Collaborate with other local news personnel as needed during breaking news situations.
Interact both verbally and in writing with internal Hub client stations in a manner that ensures all of our internal customers have a consistent experience. This includes sending alerts, responses to inquiries, collaboration on problem solving, documentation, and/or resolution of issues.
Work with networks and live program providers, where required, to problem-solve issues.
Maintain current knowledge of and preparedness to execute disaster recovery procedures.
Perform quality assurance checks as required.
May require working overtime, holidays, and weekends with short notice when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring:

Ability to problem solve and quickly take corrective action as necessary
High sense of responsibility and urgency regarding corrective action and customer service
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Composure: Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast, deadline-driven environment, and maintain calmness and accuracy of work
Strong organization skills
Highly detail-oriented
Quick mathematical skills, especially with regard to timekeeping
Working knowledge of video servers, routing processes, and related equipment
Working knowledge of transmitter parameters and operations
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Working knowledge of all functions and responsibilities of television master control
Where You'll Live, Work, and Play:

Indianapolis is a thriving Midwestern city that offers the perfect blend of urban amenities and hometown hospitality. Known as the "Crossroads of America," Indianapolis boasts a revitalized downtown featuring world-class museums like the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and a vibrant Mass Ave cultural district filled with theaters, galleries, and locally-owned restaurants. The city's Canal Walk provides a scenic escape in the heart of downtown, while neighborhoods like Broad Ripple and Fountain Square offer eclectic shopping, live music venues, and craft breweries.
Sports enthusiasts will love cheering on the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, while the city's extensive greenway system and Eagle Creek Park offer abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Indianapolis combines big-city career opportunities with an affordable cost of living, no traffic nightmares, and genuine Hoosier hospitality. With a growing tech sector, excellent healthcare systems, and a thriving food scene that goes far beyond racing day traditions, Indianapolis offers an exceptional quality of life where you can truly make an impact in your community.