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Broadcast Operations Specialist

GCS Recruitment · Denver, CO, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Broadcast Operations Specialist Location: Denver, CO
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Schedule: 24/7 Operation - Flexible Shifts Required
Job Summary We are looking for a Broadcast Operations Specialist to join a Network Operations team responsible for maintaining reliable, high-quality television programming. This position will support on-air monitoring, programming quality control, playlist management, commercial integration, and live-event workflows.
The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, technically comfortable, and able to react quickly when broadcast issues occur.
Key Responsibilities Monitor live and recorded television programming.
Conduct detailed QC checks of audio, video, captions, and visual presentation.
Review programming schedules and verify material readiness.
Manage and update automation playlists.
Execute programming, promotional, and commercial changes.
Support live events and contingency programming workflows.
Monitor multiple channel streams and identify irregularities.
Troubleshoot on-air discrepancies and coordinate timely recovery.
Ensure commercial breaks roll accurately during live and taped programming.
Communicate operational changes with production teams.
Work collaboratively with Network Operations personnel.
Learn and operate broadcast automation and media management systems.
Required Skills Broadcast, television, media operations, or production experience.
Understanding of on-air workflows and television production.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize competing deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work a 24/7 schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Fully onsite availability in Denver, CO.
Preferred Experience with Master Control, Broadcast QC, Playout, Transmission, SNELL Morpheus, Amagi, or Production Control Rooms is highly desirable.
GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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