Master Control Operator - Time Warner Cable Sports - Full-time

Summary of Role: The Master Control Operator will be responsible for performing all on-air operations to include recording, downloading, uploading and editing of all on-air programming and commercial material in a live sports environment.



Essential Job Functions:

• Operate all control room equipment associated with a typical live sports master control room

• Monitor and maintain the quality, continuity and availability of multiple networks and distribution channels in a live and nonlive environment.

• Work with broadcast systems incorporating logs/playlists to manage content playout.

• Ensure continuity of on-air schedules in a dynamic environment.



Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain spots, programs and associated databases for air

• Capture and encoding of content related to on-air schedules

• Assists media operations group in the recording and storage of content feeds

• Manages deployment and retrieval of playlists and

as-run files, and monitors commercial insertion system.

• Integrates live and previously recorded program content with commercials and promotional spots.

• Monitors video/audio quality and signal availability using waveform monitors, meters and other test and monitoring equipment.

• Maintains program and break continuity

• Operate on-air branding and news and scoring ticker systems



Position Requirements:

Knowledge & Experience (Technical Responsibilities)

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Proficient with computers and MS office software.

• Ability to work any scheduled time, including nights, weekends and holidays to support the 24x7 on-air broadcast.



Formal Education & Certification

• College diploma or university degree in an associated field or equivalent work experience.

• Experience in broadcast television, cable programmer or network desirable.

• Experience in a live sports broadcast environment desirable.

• SBE certification desirable



Travel Requirements:

• Travel depending on project needs



Leadership/Staff Accountability:

• No Supervisory responsibilities with this position.



Personal Attributes

• Dependability, attention-to-detail and computer skills are required.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

• Flexible during times of change.

• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Must be willing and able to learn, understand, and grow with the business.

• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.

• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

• High energy, strong attention to detail.



Work Conditions

• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.

• Overtime may be required in meet deadlines.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer components.

• On-call availability 24 hours per day, 365 per year.