Freelance Master Control Operator - Spectrum News

About the role

As a Master Control Operator at Spectrum News, you will handle multiple projects at once, working with the production team to keep your local community informed. You will be responsible for audio mixing, video editing, graphic design, closed captions, video quality, spelling, and more. You will work in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle multiple projects at once
• Work with the production team to keep your local community informed
• Quality assess all content before it airs for accuracy and relevance

Requirements

• Experience working in television news, 0-2 years
• Advanced knowledge of a variety of broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology
• Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline or related field, preferred

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of a variety of broadcast equipment and technology within assigned operating areas
• Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology
• Ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations
• Ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to change
• Ability to push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50lbs
• Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Pay

Details TBD

Schedule

Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays