Major Responsibilities:
- Supervise the “day to day” operations of the Media Operations Center
- Support the team during Live Local News and Local/Network Sports Events.
- Assist the Sr. Manager of the Media Operation Center with the creation, training, implementation of new processes and workflows.
- Support and in cases, oversee training initiatives for Master Control Operators
- Act as a liaison for the group between clients and partners in order to strengthen partnerships with Master Control (Station General Manager, Traffic Department, On Air Promotion, Programming, Engineering, etc.).
- Perform the duties of Master Control Operator when needed
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Consistently check in with staff and update regularly about workflow processes and changes made for the “day to day”
- Ensure completion of daily tasks
- Actively participate in developing positive employee relations
- Prepare performance evaluations, writing and participating in yearly reviews
- Take responsibility for the work environment, both culturally and physically
- Manage staffing needs to include attendance issues, resolving Call-Ins and all unscheduled shifts.
- Assist with special projects as necessary
- Approach operations and resourcing using an agile and lean mindset.
- Compile data and/or generate reports, as needed.
Qualifications:
- 3+ Years experience as Master Control Operator or Technicians in Master Control and Ingest Areas of Television and Content Media Companies.
- Experience with On Air Master Control Automation Systems
- Experience with Cloud Automation Playout System – AMAGI CLOUDPORT (A PLUS)
- Experience in troubleshooting operational issues (Playout, Media, Caption, etc.).
- Experience with digital workflows and digital video technologies.
- Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution.
- Experience in Switching Live Local News and Sporting Events. (A MUST)
- Experience in Local Station Operations.
- Available to work any shift in a 24/7 Operation as well as holidays and weekends.
- Excellent Writing Skills of Technical Operating Procedures. (A MUST)
Skills Required
- 3+ Years experience as Master Control Operator or Technicians
- Experience with On Air Master Control Automation Systems
- Experience with Cloud Automation Playout System - AMAGI CLOUDPORT
- Experience in troubleshooting operational issues
- Excellent Writing Skills of Technical Operating Procedures
- Available to work any shift in a 24/7 Operation
- Experience in Switching Live Local News and Sporting Events
- Experience with Systems and Hardware for Content Ingest, Playout and Distribution
- Experience with digital workflows and digital video technologies
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
