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Sinclair Broadcast Group Master Control Operator in Hunt Valley, Maryland
The role of Master Control Operator is responsible for operating the multi-channel and multi-brand control point for Sinclair Television Stations located in Hunt Valley, MD. Duties include but not limited to live event operations such as Live Sports events, Local News and Local Live Programming, graphics insertion, playlist manipulation, and monitoring on-air quality of the TV Station to ensure programming airs accurately and reflects the traffic and programming schedules. This position is located in office in our Hunt Valley, MD Headquarters.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Understand and follow standard operating procedures for various networks, including high profile live events and disaster recovery.
Modification and verification of playlists for current and future broadcast times.
Manipulate playlist for the different “join in progress” senarios.
Consistently monitor on-air material and communicate any discrepancies to Managers.
Consistently ensure playlist information and media content are accurate which may include but is not limited to:
SOM/EOM of segments
Database Information
Audio specifications
Video specifications
Secondary events (GPI,SCTE104 and Graphic Insertion)
Content
Closed Captioning
Active Format Discriptor.
Ensures proper video routing.
Record, Ingest and Prepare content for playout
Monitor equipment for performance / device failures
Capture and document network processes such as timing of log elements, program run times and on air discrepancies.
Setup and review content prior to scheduled airtime.
Communicate effectively with Managers and Operators to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Understand and follow departmental policies.
Qualifications:
Minimum 3 Years experience in Master Control Operations functions.
Experience in Local TV Station Operations. (A PLUS)
Must have great attention to detail and ability to multitask, monitoring multiple playlists and video monitors simultaneously.
General understanding of industry regulations and standards for video, audio, captioning and loudness.
Understanding of broadcast technology such as switchers, server playout, automation systems, waveform monitors and rasterizers.
Ability to communicate effectively, work under stress and perform as part of a team.
Aptitude for operating electronic equipment and capable of learning specialized applications.
Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution.
Knowledge of Amagi CLOUDPORT Automation system (A-PLUS).
Need to be able to work any shift in a 24/7 Operations. Additionally, needs to be able to work weekends and during holidays.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Sinclair’s content technology is at the core of our operational excellence. We thrive on innovation and a passion for connecting people with the best local news and sports content. As we grow our content offerings and expand our broadcast, cable, and digital distribution channels we’re embracing new technologies to fuel that growth. We’re excited by the promise of cloud-first approaches and artificial intelligence in media systems, we are driven by a belief that flexibility and agility will address rapidly changing media environments and we’re confident that great people and great technology equal great solutions.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
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The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.