Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

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Master Control Operator

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

  • Constantly monitor and maintain on air-accuracy of all programs and commercials of television stations and other related transmitters. Insure the timely and accurate switching of all audio and video signals switched through Master Control. Correctly operate all technical equipment used in Master Control. Communicate to maintenance/engineering staff any technical problems with equipment. Share information with the next shift on technical difficulties or unresolved issues with programming or equipment.
  • Responsible for the acquisition and distribution (A&D) of programs and commercials for air.
  • Operate all A&D equipment with proficiency. Tune and record satellite feeds for news and operations. Operate routers, microwave and satellite receiving equipment.
  • Operate computers to FTP material to and from HBI properties as well as from the public as necessary. Ingest and record programs and commercial content into the server. Time programs as needed. Operate all video equipment with proficiency.
  • Handle playback of all video used during news programming or production sessions accurately and timely--includes loading, cueing, reloading, recuing, playing, recording and or changing any video as requested by director in advance of airtime. 
  • Is prepared for unexpected changes and problems with network and local programming and is ready to respond in a crisis or breaking news.
  • Maintain and complete with accuracy all logs and other records related to each Master Control shift. Edit playlists through conclusion of shift and into the next shift. Serve as communication link between Assignment Desk, Producers and Field Crews, keeping everyone informed as to changes that occur in the show rundowns or problems encountered in the field.
  • Seek out ways to expand current skills and abilities; take initiative to learn new tasks, duties, technology and equipment.
  • Offer ideas that would enhance or improve the way work is done.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed. Complete other duties as requested and needed.

About the company

Operates television and radio stations and digital marketing agencies.

Skills

A&D equipment
Routers
Microwave
Satellite receiving
FTP
Video equipment
Personal computers