Hub Master Control Operator

The Hub Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of multiple television stations owned by Nexstar Broadcasting through airing programming and scheduled station breaks. This entry-level position, based in Dallas at KDAF TV, involves updating signal control systems, maintaining programming logs, segmenting content, and monitoring broadcast quality. Nexstar offers training and career growth opportunities.

Must Have

• Update and maintain signal control systems.
• Maintain programming logs as required by station management.
• Segment content and clips to the server, then trim and modify.
• Print traffic logs and append to the data management system.
• Monitor strength, clarity, and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals.
• Adjust equipment to maintain quality broadcasts.
• Select sources for programming reception or transmission.
• Report equipment problems and ensure repairs are made.
• Make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.
• Ensure the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements.
• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience.
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

The Hub Master Control Operator is responsible for the overall on-air look of multiple television stations owned by Nexstar Broadcasting through airing programming and scheduled station breaks. The position is based at our Hub in Dallas located at KDAF TV. We are willing to train you for this entry level opening. Nexstar is a company with endless opportunities. Start here and see where it takes you.

• Updates and maintains signal control systems
• Maintains programming logs as required by station management
• Segments content and clips to the server and then trims and modifies it
• Prints traffic logs and appends logs to the data management system
• Monitors strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals and adjusts equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts
• Selects sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted
• Reports equipment problems and ensures that repairs are made and makes emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible
• Ensures the station’s compliance with Emergency Alert System requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum three years’ experience with digital electronics systems in a television broadcasting environment (More or less depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with digital transmitters and other broadcast-related equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously