Master Control Operator

Job Description

This position is fully onsite in Centennial, CO with no ability to work hybrid or from home. The role requires unrestricted employment authorization and a minimum age of 18. The successful candidate must be willing and available to work any shift, including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays, to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation. The incumbent will also be required to view all content, including mature material.

• Maintain and manipulate on‑air playlists, execute program, commercial, and marketing changes, and support live‑event and contingency workflows using software such as SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Execute seamless program, commercial, and marketing changes and provide support for live events and contingency workflows.
• Take ownership of commercial integration, ensuring flawless rolling of commercial breaks during both taped and live programming.
• Contribute to a team that monitors and maintains 150+ channel streams, ensuring continuous availability and identifying any inconsistencies with keen attention to detail.
• 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 for internal clients and stations, swiftly responding to any on‑air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision‑making skills.
• Protect our airwaves by meticulously simulating the viewer experience, constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning, and picture quality.
• Collaborate with Operation Supervisors and work as a cohesive team to promptly recover from any on‑air discrepancies.
• Act as a mentor and subject‑matter expert by contributing and supporting ongoing 1:1 peer‑to‑peer training.
• Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies.

• High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate’s Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post‑production roles.
• Solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

• Prior professional experience working in master control or a production control room.
• Ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high‑pressure situations.
• Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to cross‑reference and identify inconsistencies, coupled with the ability to anticipate and report potential issues and concerns proactively.
• Ability to multi‑task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline‑oriented environment.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven experience working collaboratively with others, who is always respectful and maintains a positive attitude.
• Punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is a definite plus.

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through  to be considered (REF
  38946D).
• Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO – this position is fully onsite with no ability to work hybrid or from home.
• 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, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities.
• Must be willing and able to view all content, including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial.

Position does not have an anticipated close date; the employer expects to accept applications on an on‑going basis.

This position is eligible for company‑sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the…