Master Control Operator

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you love working with others to create something impactful? Are you a detail-oriented self-starter who loves a good challenge? Apply to be a Master Control Operator at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is dedicated to producing original, unbiased, high‑quality content for over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As a Master Control Operator, you will be the quality control for all technical aspects of our news and sports programming. You will be responsible for audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, closed captions, video quality, spelling, and more. As a member of the production team, you will collaborate with your colleagues to produce accurate, engaging, informative, and entertaining broadcasts. You will work in a fast‑paced environment that will require you to multitask and keep an eye out for any issues that might arise.

WHAT OUR MASTER CONTROL OPERATORS ENJOY MOST

Handling multiple projects at once

Working with the production team to keep your local community informed

Quality assessing all content before it airs for accuracy and relevance

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast‑paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Required Qualifications

Experience: Experience working in television news, 0-2 years

Education: High School diploma

Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of a variety of broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas, including but not limited to; standard and high‑definition operations, non‑linear edit systems, VTRs, server‑based recording/playback devices and related software applications, server networking and transfer technologies, broadcast routers, and intercom panels.

Skills: Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology, including automated on‑air playout systems, newsroom editorial software, non‑linear editing systems, microwave/satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, and router systems

Abilities: Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations, ability to multi‑task and adapt quickly to change, push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50lbs

Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to “breaking news,” and/or severe weather emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or related field, comparable television work experience preferred

Working Conditions

Normal office environment

Communicate in person, by phone and by email

Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds

Criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.00 and $31.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

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