Freelance Master Control Operator

• Quality control for all technical aspects of our news and sports programming
• Responsible for audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, closed captions, video quality, spelling, and more
• Collaborate with colleagues to produce accurate, engaging, informative, and entertaining broadcasts
• Work in a fast-paced environment that will require you to multitask and keep an eye out for any issues that might arise
• 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

• Experience working in television news, 0-2 years
• High School diploma
• 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
• 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
• 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 lbs
• 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

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

Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life