Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Master Control Operator - Onsite for a contract position with a Leading Media and Entertainment Company located in Centennial, CO. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity. This role will support a current on-air operations team during a major systems migration. Responsibilities will include programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, event preparation, and monitoring on-air programming to ensure the continuity and quality of over 150 channel streams in a 24/7/365 environment.
Responsibilities: - Support the on-air operations team during a major systems migration, including programming quality control, commercial rehearsals, and event preparation
- Maintain and manipulate on-air playlists, execute program/commercial/marketing changes, and support live-event and contingency workflows
- Take ownership of commercial integration, ensuring flawless rolling of commercial breaks during both taped and live programming
- Monitor and maintain 150+ channel streams, ensuring continuous availability and identifying any inconsistencies
- Guarantee the continuity of programming by meticulously confirming the readiness of every piece of material for on-air playout
- Act as the last line of defense, swiftly responding to any on-air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision-making skills
- Protect broadcasts by simulating the viewer experience, constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning, and picture quality
- Collaborate with Operation Supervisors to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies
- Communicate clearly with partner production teams to facilitate and execute requested changes to automation playlists
- Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center
Requirements: - A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in a broadcast, digital, or post-production role
- A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements
- Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO; this position is fully onsite
- Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation
- Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial
Desired skills: - Prior professional experience working in master control or a production control room
- The ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations
- Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations
- An acute attention to detail and a knack for identifying inconsistencies
- Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
- A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual
- Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a definite plus
Pay range: up to $24.04 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.